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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Flying Lotus, Big Mama
A hodgepodge of electronic textures, genres, and styles, the artist’s proper debut for his own Brainfeeder label feels improvisational despite its meticulous craftsmanship.
Talking Heads, Tentative Decisions: Demos & Live
These early live recordings and studio demos of tracks familiar from the band’s first three LPs provide worthwhile peeks into the ensemble’s process as a trio.
Various artists, HELP(2)
The sequel to the Britpop-era War Child comp couldn’t have arrived at a better time, with its guest-filled track list embodying the charity’s mission of healing in the midst of global violence.
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Dent May’s Diner Tour of America
Ahead of his new album What’s for Breakfast?, the LA-based indie-pop figure answers a more pressing question for us: Where can I get a good country-fried steak near me?
March 27, 2024
First Listen
Akira Kosemura & Lawrence English Introduce the Universe of “Selene” with Lead Single “Thela”
The album-length collaboration between the Japanese modern-classical composer and the Australian ambient artist arrives May 31 via Temporary Residence Ltd.
March 26, 2024
Local Natives Announce Sixth Album “But I’ll Wait for You,” Share Video for New Single “April”
The LA group recreates the opening sequence from Francis Ford Coppola’s The Conversation in the video for the first single from the LP out April 19 via Loma Vista.
March 25, 2024
First Listen
Roon Shows Who She’s Meant to Be on Debut Single “Sometimes”
Former THICK drummer Shari Page reminds us not to fear power chords on the new garage-punk tune.
March 25, 2024
Modest Mouse Announce Expanded Anniversary Edition of “Good News for People Who Love Bad News”
The digital edition featuring remixes from the likes of Dan the Automator and MGMT’s Andrew VanWyngarden arrives April 5, followed by a new vinyl pressing out May 17.
March 22, 2024
First Listen
Blushing Enlist Ex-Smashing Pumpkins Guitarist Jeff Schroeder on New Track “Seafoam”
The Austin dream-pop collective’s third album Sugarcoat is out May 3 via Kanine Records.
March 21, 2024
First Listen
Brutus VIII Takes Inspiration from Don DeLillo and Paul Auster on Satiric New Track “Building a Bomb”
It’s the first single from Jackson Katz’s newly announced Pure Gluttony LP, which arrives May 10 via Danger Collective.
March 20, 2024
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
First Listen
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
