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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Cola, Cost of Living Adjustment
While they continue to excel at lo-fi post-punk, the Canadian outfit’s third album mixes the angularity and simplicity of their previous LPs with something much lusher and richer.
Broken Social Scene, Remember the Humans
The amorphous Canadian supergroup returns after nearly a decade to unearth a brand new yet wholly familiar artful rock sound with a surprising amount of momentum behind it.
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Live at the Paradise Rock Club, 1978
Recorded via two-track by WBCN-FM Boston in time for the band’s sophomore album, this live LP is a rare contact high connected to the sage rage of their earliest punk-rock days.
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Playlist
Sheer Mag’s “Playing Favorites” Influences Playlist (0% Thin Lizzy)
From new wave of British heavy metal bands to Nile Rodgers, the Philly-based garage rockers play some of their own favorites that inspired their new record. Besides Thin Lizzy.
March 13, 2024
First Listen
Helenor Ascends the Mountain of Change on New Single “Suck”
Dave DiAngelis’ latest collection of songs, A public place, lands April 12 via Mtn Laurel Recording Co.
March 13, 2024
First Listen
DV-i Announces New EP “Re:Connect,” Shares Propulsive Lead Single “Net Wild ’09”
Valerie Caputo’s new collection of digital-age techno lands May 17 via Music Website.
March 12, 2024
First Listen
The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick Get (Nearly) in Sync on New Single “Wild Rose”
The Philly slowcore group’s second album titled (deep breath) The Iliad and The Odyssey and The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick (exhale) arrives April 25 via Count Your Lucky Stars.
March 11, 2024
Playlist
Slow Hollows’ “Doing the Dishes” Playlist
Bullhead, Austin Feinstein’s first album under the moniker as a solo artist, is out now via Danger Collective.
March 08, 2024
First Listen
Worn-Tin Shares “Replace Me,” an Anthem for Anyone Who Just Wants to Try on Tiny Hats at Ross Dress for Less
His new album Lurlene is out April 11.
March 08, 2024
First Listen
Bleary Eyed Speed Through Major Changes on New Single “2 True”
The Philly shoegazers return with their first new single since releasing their self-titled EP and Born Losers Records debut last year.
March 07, 2024
Non-Musical Influences
5 Non-Musical Influences on Discovery Zone’s New Digital-Realm Exploring LP “Quantum Web”
Multimedia artist JJ Weihl’s debut album for RVNG arrives this week.
March 06, 2024
First Look
Slothrust Take Us Behind the Scenes of Their Recent Tour in New Video for “Maybe Maybe”
The visual compiles footage of the band on their month-long trek across the US in support of last October’s I Promise EP alongside The Front Bottoms and Pronoun.
March 06, 2024
Pixies Replace Bassist Paz Lenchantin with Band of Skulls’ Emma Richardson
Per a newly issued statement, leaving the band wasn’t Lenchantin’s decision.
March 05, 2024
First Listen
Buffalo Tom Channel Agnès Varda with Video for New Single “New Girl Singing”
Jump Rope, the power-pop group’s first new record in six years, arrives May 31.
March 05, 2024
Playlist
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
Reviews
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
