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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Dua Saleh, Of Earth & Wires
The Sudanese-American songwriter’s second album blends R&B and electronic pop with spoken-word poetry to create a tapestry of lush sounds and mythic language.
Kraftwerk, Radio-Activity [50th Anniversary Edition]
This re-release presents a band that’s palatably gleeful to have figured out their formula with an astonishingly cohesive and weirdly poppy picture of a Cold War–fogged world.
Towa Bird, Gentleman
The shred-bending guitarist is out for blood on her second LP as she channels femme-punk fury and four-on-the-floor disco beats into songs aiming to bust the heads of the pop patriarchy.
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Mini Trees’ “Burn Out” Influences Playlist
Lexi Vega shares how Frou Frou, Baths, Charli XCX, and more informed her refreshed new EP.
March 04, 2024
First Listen
Beams Announce New LP “Requiem for a Planet,” Share Wake-Up Call “A.W.I.L.”
The Toronto sextet describe the new album—which arrives May 3—as “a hike along Grief Mountain with scenic lookouts.”
March 04, 2024
First Listen
Good Morning Are Quietly Freaking Out in Video for New Single “Excalibur”
The Australian jangle-pop duo’s seventh album—aptly titled Good Morning Seven—arrives March 22 via Polyvinyl, with a tour alongside Waxahatchee to follow.
February 29, 2024
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Mannequin Pussy, “I Got Heaven”
The Philly-based group’s fourth full-length expands on their sound in both directions, capturing some of their most explosive mad-dog punk and their most nuanced pop songwriting to date.
February 28, 2024
Track by Track
Gulfer Walk Us Through Their Rejuvenated New Album “Third Wind”
Co-songwriters Joseph Therriault and Vincent Ford take us track by track through the project, which is out now via Topshelf Records.
February 28, 2024
First Listen
Arushi Jain Ruminates on Beauty with Pulsating New Single “You Are Irresistible”
It’s the final track on the Indian synth composer’s new LP Delight, which lands March 29 via Leaving Records.
February 28, 2024
Playlist
Diamond Day’s “Connect the Dots” Influences Playlist
Before their debut album lands this Thursday, the Montreal dream-pop duo shares a tracklist featuring Broadcast, Sound of Ceres, Vashti Bunyan, and more.
February 27, 2024
First Listen
Mulva Go Full Scarecrow on New Single “Pray for Brains”
Bitter Form, the latest release from the band featuring members of Kal Marks and Bethlehem Steel, arrives this Friday via Sad Cactus Records.
February 27, 2024
First Listen
Les Savy Fav Detail New LP “OUI, LSF,” Share Latest Single “Guzzle Blood”
The post-hardcore group’s first album in over 13 years will arrive May 10 via Frenchkiss and The Orchard.
February 27, 2024
PJ Harvey Announces North American Tour, Shares Official Video for “Seem an I”
Ruth Wilson stars in the clip landing alongside news that Harvey will be touring the US for the first time in seven years.
February 26, 2024
First Look
Genital Shame Vanishes Into the Mist in New Video for “Schooled in Every Grace”
Erin Dawson’s black metal LP Chronic Illness Wish is out now via The Garrote.
February 26, 2024
Track by Track
Cavetown Breaks Down His Subtle New “little vice” EP Track by Track
Robin Skinner walks us through all five songs on the project, out today via Warner/Sire.
February 23, 2024
First Look
Pomme Says Goodbye to Winter with New “saisons, le film: hiver” Short Film
The nine-minute clip accompanies the three Aaron Dessner co-written winter tracks from her forthcoming Saisons LP, arriving in full on March 22.
February 23, 2024
First Look
Spiral Heads Square Off Against New York City’s Housing Market in Video for “NY Sorrow”
’Til I’m Dead, the new LP from the punk trio featuring MGMT’s touring bassist and members of American Nightmare and Doomriders, is out today via Trash Casual.
February 23, 2024
First Look
José Lobo Is Dealt a Losing Hand in New Video for Diana Gameros Collab “Lista pa’ la carrera”
The Montreal-based songwriter’s debut record In all good Hope is being reissued this week via Paper Bag Records.
February 22, 2024
Playlist
Geographer’s “A Mirror Brightly” Influences Playlist
Mike Deni’s sixth LP under the moniker lands February 23 via Nettwerk Music Group.
February 21, 2024
First Listen
Cuffed Up Fire Back at Internet Trolls on New Single “Mock Dance”
The LA-based indie-punk trio will release their debut album All You Got on April 5 via Hit the North Records.
February 21, 2024
First Listen
Alycia Lang Weighs Impulse and Desire on New Single “Bad Luck Bad Habit”
Produced by Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner, the track arrives via Mtn. Laurel Recording Co.
February 20, 2024
First Listen
Beans Address the Devil on Their Shoulder with New Single “Dreaming Daisy”
The Murlocs offshoot’s third LP Boots N Cats will arrive March 15 via Fuzz Club.
February 19, 2024
Track by Track
Ol’ Burger Beats Takes Us Track by Track Through His New Sample- and Guest-Heavy Jazz Rap LP
The Oslo-based producer’s time-traveling collection 74: Out of Time features verses from billy woods, Lil B, Tha God Fahim, Fly Anakin, and many more.
February 16, 2024
