Celebrate our tenth anniversary with the biggest issue we’ve ever made. FLOOD 13 is deluxe, 252-page commemorative edition—a collectible, coffee-table-style volume in a 12″ x 12″ format—packed with dynamic graphic design, stunning photography and artwork, and dozens of amazing artists representing the past, present, and future of FLOOD’s editorial spectrum, while also looking back at key moments and events in our history. Inside, you’ll find in-depth cover stories on Gorillaz and Magdalena Bay, plus interviews with Mac DeMarco, Lord Huron, Wolf Alice, Norman Reedus, The Zombies, Nation of Language, Bootsy Collins, Fred Armisen, Jazz Is Dead, Automatic, Rocket, and many more.
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Ada Lea, the end is a wave
Alexandra Levy offers another peek into her overflow of creativity with a brief set of songs spanning her career as a songwriter, making it easier to appreciate their subtle contrasts.
Dinner Party, Whatchu Bringing?
A potluck of conversation, community, and love abounds on the jazz-forward supergroup’s third album, a full-course meal as lean as it is filling.
Margaret Glaspy, I Am Both
The title of the Brooklyn-based songwriter’s fourth album suggests an artist who contains multitudes, something to which these songs readily attest.
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First Listen
Wavves and Say Anything Are Still Going Strong on New Single “Still Alive”
Nathan Williams and Max Bemis’ joint LP Cherry Soda is scheduled to drop September 18 via I Surrender Records.
August 12, 2026
5 QuestionsFirst Listen
Jawdropped Get Swept Up in the Idea of Los Angeles on New Single “Cup”
The LA-based band are preparing for the release of their debut album Secret to Spare next month via Transgressive.
August 12, 2026
First Listen
Art d’Ecco Stands Up to the Four Horsemen of the Tech Apocalypse in Video for Epic Single “The Death of Indie”
The Vancouver-based songwriter’s heated new LP Scheele’s Green is out October 23 via Paper Bag Records.
August 10, 2026
Chappell Roan Announces Trans Youth Fundraiser “The Super Graphic Spectacular” in LA
The annual benefit event featuring art, comedy, drag performances, and sets from Roan herself will take place on October 21 and 22 at The Shrine.
August 07, 2026
Automatic Share Nick Zinner Remix of “Black Box” Ahead of Their Outside Lands Set This Weekend
The group takes the stage in San Francisco tomorrow night, with an extensive US tour to follow next month.
August 07, 2026
The Avalanches Announce Fourth LP “No Bad Memories,” Share New Single Featuring Portraits of Tracy
The news arrives after the band shared a slew of singles featuring Karen O, Jamie xx, Jessy Lanza, and more.
August 07, 2026
Catch Turnstile, Charli XCX, The Strokes, and More on the Outside Lands Live Stream This Weekend
Amazon Music has shared the official lineup for their exclusive three-day stream of the annual event in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.
August 07, 2026
Playlist
Wealthy Women’s “Children” Influences Playlist
The Bay Area noise-rockers share how Chat Pile, Pissed Jeans, System of a Down, and more laid the groundwork for their seethingly political debut.
August 05, 2026
First Listen
Fraternal Twin Return to Ithaca, So to Speak, with New Single “Medicine”
Next month, Tom Christie’s long-dormant slowcore project will release its first album in a decade with Halo Hell Forever.
August 05, 2026
First Listen
Rowena Wise Reconfigures Her Expectations on New Track “Unlearning of Love”
Ahead of the release of her new album Bad Things Feel Good* this Friday, the Australian songwriter shares a symbolism-rich video for the project’s final pre-release single.
August 04, 2026
Playlist
Uh Huh Her’s “Nocturnes” Influences Playlist
The LA-based synthpop duo celebrates 15 years of their second album with a list of tracks that inspired it, featuring Cheap Trick, Liz Phair, The Knife, and more.
August 03, 2026
Remi Wolf Addresses Emotional Unavailability (and Butts) on New Single “Twiggy”
The track made its debut last weekend during Hayley Williams’ set at Newport Folk Festival.
July 31, 2026
Wolf Alice Enlist Julia Cumming and Bria Salmena for a Cover of The Roches’ “Hammond Song”
The UK rockers’ The Clearing B-sides collection will arrive on August 21.
July 31, 2026
Playlist
Cautious Clay’s “The Hours: High Noon” Influences Playlist
Arriving a year after its companion pieces Morning and Night, the songwriter shares how Otis Redding, Amyl & the Sniffers, 1010benja, and more inspired this latest chapter.
July 31, 2026
First Listen
Scarves Face the Unknown on New Single “Strays Forever”
It’s the title track from the Seattle band’s forthcoming Chris Walla–produced LP, which is out September 18 via Tender Loving Empire.
July 31, 2026
Track by Track
Elijah Wolf Takes Us on a Stroll Through His Hometown with “Track Star”
The songwriter walks us track-by-track through his latest LP, inspired by his small-town upbringing.
July 31, 2026
First Listen
Growing Pains Confront the Failure of Language to Convey Desire on New Single “Crush”
The Portland band’s debut album Daniel Loves Mandy Forever is slated to drop October 9 via Photo Finish Records.
July 30, 2026
First Listen
The Sewing Club Announce Debut Album “Sew,” Share First Single “Alright Ok”
The Nashville fuzz-rockers will drop their first LP on October 2 via Born Losers, followed by European/UK headlining dates and a string of US shows with Chase Petra.
July 29, 2026
Playlist
Mallory Hawk’s “Chinook” Influences Playlist
The former Customer co-leader shares how Gang of Four, Alice in Chains, Hayley Williams, and more helped shape her debut solo album.
July 27, 2026
Johnny Marr Returns with “Ophelia,” the Second Single From His Forthcoming Solo LP
The Age of Everything drops October 2 via BMG.
July 24, 2026
