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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Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore, Tragic Magic
Pairing early modern harp and vintage analog synths, the duo cope with disaster by forging soothing atmospheric compositions fueled by their unique creative connection.
Westside Cowboy, So Much Country ’Till We Get There
The buzzy Manchester group’s new EP doubles down on affability with five tracks of straightforward indie rock coursing with charm and easy-going, edgeless quirks.
Xiu Xiu, Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1
These covers capture the broad spectrum of artists who’ve inspired Jamie Stewart over the past 24 years—and prove that Xiu Xiu is able to even make Robyn sound unwaveringly dark.
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First Listen
Voxtrot Are Reborn in Video for “Another Fire,” The Band’s First New Single in 14 Years
After selling out shows for a reunion tour supporting a pair of archival vinyl comps last year, the band is back in full swing with all five original members bringing the new single to life.
September 22, 2023
Playlist
underscores’ “Wallsocket” Influences Playlist
From the geographical conceptualism of Sufjan Stevens to the country stylings of Gillian Welch to the slapstick of Beck, the alt-pop songwriter shares 12 songs that helped shape her new LP.
September 21, 2023
First Listen
Arcy Drive Go Acoustic on New Single “Time Shrinks”
The upbeat track lands ahead of their debut EP, out later this year via Grand Jury.
September 21, 2023
boygenius Come Undone in New Video for “Cool About It”
The animated clip arrives on the verge of the trio embarking on the fall leg of their tour in support of their debut LP the record.
September 20, 2023
First Listen
Hear an Early Stream of Anton Barbeau’s New Double Album “Morgenmusik/Nachtschlager”
The power-pop songwriter’s latest “series of fictions” features members of XTC, The Soft Boys, and Elf Power.
September 20, 2023
First Listen
French Cassettes Are No Match for a Suave Alien in Their Video for New Single “Medium Horny”
Next week the Bay Area band sets off on a string of live dates spanning the East Coast and Midwest US.
September 19, 2023
First Listen
John Dwyer’s Ritual / Habit / Ceremony Shares Slowburn “Ruth’s Mouth” Featuring EXEK’s Albert Wolski
The self-titled debut from the new collective featuring TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone, various other Oh Sees/Bent Arcana alumni, and more arrives October 13 via Castle Face.
September 19, 2023
Finally, a New Full-Length Record From The National
It’s been a tough four and a half months, but the band has surprise-released their follow-up to April’s First Two Pages of Frankenstein.
September 18, 2023
First Listen
War Violet Pens a Letter to the Wonderful and Horrifying Chaos of Earth with “Different Formations”
Jummy Aremu returns five years after her Getaway EP for her debut single with Kill Rock Stars (US) and Bella Union (UK/Europe).
September 18, 2023
Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: Home Is Where
The Floridian punks share scenes from the Eastern half of their US tour supporting their new LP The Whaler as they head out west this week.
September 14, 2023
Playlist
Worriers’ “Trust Your Gut” Influences Playlist
14 tracks that helped Lauren Denitzio, well, trust their gut while writing and recording their fifth LP.
September 14, 2023
Beach Vacation Is Moving on From Past Mistakes with New Single “Up Late”
Tabor Rupp’s latest dream-pop collection Coping Habits arrives in full tomorrow.
September 14, 2023
First Listen
Land of Talk Return to Their Teenage Roots with New Single “Pwintiques”
Lizzie Powell queers Twin Peaks in the video for the seven-minute instrumental jam from their upcoming fifth album Performances.
September 14, 2023
First Listen
Jenn Champion Shares a Song for the Friends We Lose Too Soon with “Jessica”
The piano ballad lands ahead of the Carissa’s Wierd founding member’s new solo record The Last Night of Sadness.
September 13, 2023
First Listen
Michael the Band Celebrate Tight Bonds with New Single “Tough Trust”
It’s the title track from the duo’s sophomore release, arriving September 29.
September 12, 2023
First Listen
Wild Nothing Advertise New Single “Suburban Solutions” with Infomercial-Like Music Video
The track and visual come paired with an active phone line and a “Suburban Solutions” riesling in collaboration with Osmote Wines.
September 12, 2023
First Listen
Vanishing Twin Get Half-Baked on New Track “Lazy Garden”
The London trio continue their experimentation into space-age ambient pop on the latest single from their forthcoming album Afternoon X.
September 12, 2023
First Listen
A Beacon School Grab Onto Hope on New Single “Alone”
Patrick J. Smith’s returns with yoyo, his first LP in five years, on October 13 via Grind Select.
September 11, 2023
First Listen
Liza Anne Announces New LP with the Fairly Self-Explanatory Single “Shania Twain Is Making Me Cry”
The songwriter’s third studio album Utopian will arrive November 3 via Antifragile Music.
September 07, 2023
First Listen
Dominique Fils-Aimé Fertilizes a Network of Communication Between Souls with New Single “Our Roots Run Deep”
The Montreal-based vocalist’s fourth album of the same name arrives September 22 via Ensoul Records.
September 07, 2023
