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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Alan Vega, Alan Vega [Deluxe Edition]
This remastering of the late Suicide frontman’s wired-weirdly rockabilly debut is bolstered by demos and scratch tracks that offer a rare glimpse into the artistic process.
Sleaford Mods, The Demise of Planet X
The Nottingham duo rage-rave on with their aggressive brand of electronic post-punk on their apocalyptic and uncharacteristically guest-heavy eighth album.
Cat Power, Redux
Arriving in celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Greatest, this EP excavates the past with a weary, newfound wisdom—like a ghostly transmission from a parallel timeline.
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First Listen
Amy O Announces New LP with Kidlit–Inspired “Dribble Dribble”
Ahead of Mirror, Reflect’s May 10 release via Winspear, Amy Oelsner shares a playful duet with Glenn Myers as the project’s lead single.
March 20, 2024
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Hot Joy Embrace Confrontation on New Single “Folded Tongue”
Auxiliary Foxing member Austin McCutchen’s new project will release their debut EP Small Favor on April 19.
March 18, 2024
First Listen
Hermanos Gutiérrez Allow Things to Unfold Naturally on New Single “Low Sun”
The ambient Americana duo’s Dan Auerbach–produced record Sonido Cósmico arrives June 14 via Easy Eye Sound.
March 14, 2024
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
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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
