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.
Reviews
See All 
Anna Calvi, Is This All There Is?
The British songwriter returns with a four-song EP defined by theatrical arrangements and an actorish guest list featuring Iggy Pop, Laurie Anderson, Perfume Genius, and Matt Berninger.
Various artists, Red Xerox: Chicago Youth Beat 2020-2025
Spotlighting the diversity of Chicago’s underground scene, this comp is as much a symposium for genre-defying trailblazers as it is a no-skips playlists capturing the city’s budding youth-beat movement.
Cut Worms, Transmitter
Produced by Jeff Tweedy, Max Clarke’s fourth album tampers down the luster of past records, grounding aspects of the indie-folk songwriter’s music that once seemed impossibly pristine.
Mike LeSuer
Articles
See All 
Load More
Playlist
One Step Closer’s “All You Embrace” Influences Playlist
Ryan Savitski, Ross Thompson, and Colman O’Brien share 10 tracks that helped shape their vision for their evolved sophomore LP, out this week via Run for Cover.
May 16, 2024
First Listen
Night Sins Begin Anew in Video for New Single “Burn Away”
The darkwave solo project of former Nothing drummer Kyle Kimball returns tomorrow with the A Silver Blade in the Shadow EP.
May 16, 2024
First Listen
Fake Fruit Cast the Devil Out in Video for New Single “Mucho Mistrust”
The Jimmy Whispers–directed clip lands with the news that the Oakland post-punk trio’s new album of the same name will land August 23 via Carpark Records.
May 15, 2024
Playlist
Lip Critic’s Future of Freak-Punk Playlist
Ahead of the release of their own freak-punk opus Hex Dealer, the New Yorkers help define the genre with 15 tracks by artists breaking ground in the weirdo rock scene.
May 14, 2024
First Listen
Susan James Charts the Road to Gratitude on New Single “Magnificent”
Time Is Now, the LA-based psych-folk songwriter’s first record in nearly a decade, arrives July 12.
May 14, 2024
First Listen
Hockey Dad Share an Ode to Their Ride-or-Die on New Track “Safety Pin”
The Australian surf-pop duo’s fourth album Rebuild Repeat is out June 14 via Farmer & the Owl/BMG.
May 13, 2024
Playlist
Yhapojj’s Influences Playlist
With his new album P.S. Fuck You out today, the Alabama-raised trap artist shares 11 tracks he’s been inspired by over the years.
May 10, 2024
Track by Track
Arcadia Grey Walk Us Through Their Coming-of-Age Pop-Punk Odyssey “Casually Crashing”
Coraline Kunda breaks down all the humor and heartbreak of the Chicago trio’s latest record.
May 10, 2024
First Listen
ahem Find Their Freedom in the Video for New Single “Waterlogged”
The Minneapolis-based power-pop trio’s sophomore album Avoider is out next Friday via Forged Artifacts.
May 10, 2024
First Listen
Paige Stark Enlists Cherry Glazerr and Jon Brion for Undead Jam “Zombie Brain Drain”
The Tashaki Miyaki vocalist’s Brion-produced debut solo EP Good at Love is out June 7.
May 09, 2024
First Listen
JW Francis Reveals the Real Key to Musical Success with New Single “Pretending”
The anti-imposter-syndrome anthem lands at the tail end of the nomadic songwriter’s US tour.
May 09, 2024
First Listen
Thunder Boys Share a Torch Song for the Broken-Hearted with “Leak in the Dream World”
The Bay Area rockers led by Two Gallants vocalist Tyson Vogel will release their debut album of the same name on June 14.
May 08, 2024
First Listen
O. Push the Limits of Their Analog Instruments on New Single “Micro”
The experimental sax and percussion duo shares another new track ahead of their debut album WeirdOs, slated for a June 21 release via Speedy Wunderground.
May 08, 2024
First Listen
Conner Youngblood Sweats It Out on New Single “Blue Gatorade”
The Nashville-based folk experimentalist announces his new album Cascades, Cascading, Cascadingly will arrive September 6 via Missing Piece Records.
May 07, 2024
Events
Billie Eilish Announces “Hit Me Hard and Soft” Listening Parties Across the Country
The free events will take place in the days leading up to the album’s May 17 release.
May 06, 2024
Playlist
S. Raekwon’s Three-Part Playlist for When You’re Feeling a Little Bit Crazy, a Little Bit Sad, and a Lot Bit in Love
The songwriter delivers the highly conceptual set of songs ahead of his sophomore album Steven, out this week via Father/Daughter.
May 02, 2024
First Listen
Bôa Look for Comfort on New Single “Beautiful & Broken”
Arriving with an intimate music video, the track also comes paired with an expanded set of fall tour dates reaching the UK and Ireland.
May 02, 2024
First ListenTrack by Track
Gloom Girl MFG Take Us Track by Track Through Their Explosive “Polycrisis” EP
The Nashville indie-punks also share an early stream of the release, which officially drops tomorrow.
May 02, 2024
First Listen
Negative Shawdy Steps Into Her Own Groove on New Single “Dancing with the Lights Out”
Paying homage to her late aunt, the new single precedes an album of the same name set to arrive later this year via Future Gods and the artist’s own Silver Lab(s).
May 01, 2024
First Look
5 Billion in Diamonds Dive Into the Existential Abyss with New Single “Waiting to Land”
The collaborative new track from Butch Vig’s band features members of Silversun Pickups and Eagles of Death Metal, as well as vocals from Bradley Hanan Carter.
May 01, 2024
