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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Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore, Tragic Magic
Pairing early modern harp and vintage analog synths, the duo cope with disaster by forging soothing atmospheric compositions fueled by their unique creative connection.
Westside Cowboy, So Much Country ’Till We Get There
The buzzy Manchester group’s new EP doubles down on affability with five tracks of straightforward indie rock coursing with charm and easy-going, edgeless quirks.
Xiu Xiu, Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1
These covers capture the broad spectrum of artists who’ve inspired Jamie Stewart over the past 24 years—and prove that Xiu Xiu is able to even make Robyn sound unwaveringly dark.
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Trauma Ray Break Down Their Chameleonically Heavy Debut Album Track by Track
The Texan shoegazers share how an unlikely combination of Sunny Day Real Estate, Korn, and Roberto Bolaño inspired their new record Chameleon.
October 25, 2024
First Listen
Ece Era Hones in on Tranquility and Decay in Video for New Single “Another One”
The Turkish electronic artist’s debut album Bedside Tunes is out tomorrow via 2MR.
October 24, 2024
First Listen
Ehiorobo & Icarus Moth Team Up for New EP, Share Lead Single “Piggy Bank”
The Jersey City alt-R&B songwriter teams up with the Brooklyn electronic producer on the four-song Mutamelior, landing November 13 via EveryDejaVu.
October 23, 2024
First Listen
Onsloow Are Looking for a New Start on Latest Single “Body Parts”
The Norwegian indie rockers’ sophomore album Full Speed Anywhere Else arrives this Friday via Tiny Engines.
October 22, 2024
First Listen
Tangerine Break Free From the Narrative in Video for New Single “You’re Still the Only One”
It’s the title track from the LA-based indie-pop duo’s debut album, arriving this Friday.
October 21, 2024
Track by Track
Skegss Take Us for a Ride Through “Pacific Highway Music”
The Australian surf-punks duo’s third LP is out now via Loma Vista.
October 18, 2024
First Listen
Joan as Police Woman and Kramer Pay Homage to Hal Willner with Reading of Poe’s “To One in Paradise”
The recording lands ahead of a full spoken-word LP of Edgar Allan Poe’s poetry read by Lydia Lunch, Thurston Moore, Allen Ginsberg, and more—all with accompaniment by Kramer.
October 17, 2024
First Listen
Venus Twins Are Spiraling Further Out of Control on New Single “Stitching”
It’s the (sort of) title track from the noise-punk twin duo’s new EP, arriving November 8 via Three One G.
October 17, 2024
Playlist
Boyscott’s “Spellbound” Influences Playlist
Scott Hermo Jr. shares how Beat Happening, Frankie Cosmos, Another Michael, and more helped shape his band’s first new record in nearly a decade.
October 16, 2024
First Listen
OCS Revive Their Early Freak-Folk Cut “Golden Phones” for New Live LP
Out November 29, Live at Permanent Records sees John Dwyer and Brigid Dawson revisiting their collaborations over the years at the titular LA record store.
October 16, 2024
First Listen
Stephen Becker Reframes His Perspective on Alena Spanger-Featuring New Single “Range”
The NYC-based songwriter’s guest-filled new album Middle Child Syndrome lands October 25 via Record Euphoria.
October 16, 2024
First Listen
lots of hands Look Back on Teenage Anxieties with New Single “game of zeroes”
The Leeds duo will release their first album for Fire Talk Records, into a pretty room, on January 17.
October 15, 2024
Non-Musical Influences
5 Non-Musical Influences on Dummy’s Bubbly New LP “Free Energy”
The band shares how learning to make stained glass and intensively studying soap films helped give their second album its unique edge.
October 14, 2024
First Listen
Seafoam Walls Get Swept Away with the Current on New Single “Rapids”
The Miami art-rock quartet will release their second album, Standing Too Close to the Elephant in the Room, on October 18 via Dion Dia.
October 14, 2024
First Listen
Chaos Chaos Rework “Do You Feel It?” as an Orchestral Piece (and Bury a Body in Its Music Video)
With the post-Smoosh project’s breakout EP Committed to the Crime turning 10 this week, Asy and Chloe Saavedra announce plans for its first-ever vinyl release.
October 11, 2024
First Listen
Alexia Avina Expresses Her Love for “Vespertine” on New Single “Flower”
The NYC-based experimental-folk songwriter shares how Björk’s “Cocoon” inspired the latest track from her new EP zen and hot.
October 10, 2024
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Shower Curtain Tap Into Y2K-Era Anxieties in Video for New Single “you’re like me”
Directed by Sex Week’s Pearl Amanda Dickson and Richard Orofino, the visual lands ahead of the NYC quartet’s debut album words from a wishing well.
October 10, 2024
First Listen
God’s Mom Share a Visual Ode to Italy with New Video for “Perche Non Mi Ami”
Vocalist Bria Salmena pays homage to her heritage with scenes filmed in Rome and Bologna.
October 10, 2024
First Listen
zzzahara Returns with New LP “Spiral Your Way Out,” Shares First Single “Ghosts”
The LA-based songwriter’s third album features production from Jorge Elbrecht and Sarah Tudzin, and will be released January 10 on Lex Records.
October 09, 2024
Non-Musical Influences
8 Non-Musical Influences on Chat Pile’s Absurdist New LP “Cool World”
The OKC noise-rockers share how spam calls, the third Die Hard movie, binging JRPGs, and more helped bring their second album to life.
October 08, 2024
