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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Gorillaz, The Mountain
Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s guest-packed ninth album is a different kind of Gorillaz record—frequently interior, occasionally existential, surprisingly heartfelt.
GENA, The Pleasure Is Yours
Karriem Riggins and Liv.e’s collaborative debut beautifully plays to both of their strengths, resulting in a colorful and delightfully laid-back collection of neo-soul and jazz-rap.
Iron & Wine, Hen’s Teeth
A heavier fraternal twin to 2024’s Light Verse, Sam Beam’s unlikely eighth album hums through the speakers like a quiet, sudden revelation.
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First Listen
Mekons Pay Homage to Antonioni with Video for New Single “Fallen Leaves”
The Leeds post-punk octet’s latest album, Horror, will arrive on April 4 via Fire Records.
February 06, 2025
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Dorio Reimagine Their Sound on New Single “Make My World”
The latest track from Chad Doriocourt and Rachel Rascoe was inspired by out-of-press CDs from the ’90s and ’00s.
February 05, 2025
First Listen
Ferguson Shares an Ode to Freshly Sparked Romance with “Never in My Life”
The upbeat pop single teases a new album from Nashville-based songwriter Ian Ferguson, likely arriving later this year.
February 04, 2025
Doechii Celebrates Best Rap Album GRAMMY Win with New Single “Nosebleeds”
Immediately after securing her first win from the Recording Academy last night, the emcee shares a fiery new single that essentially doubles as an acceptance speech.
February 03, 2025
Bryan Ferry Announces New Spoken-Word Project with Writer Amelia Barratt
Lead single “Orchestra” lands ahead of Loose Talk’s March 28 release date.
January 31, 2025
Art & Culture
Justin Pearson Shares an Excerpt From New Book “GG Alien and the Mystery Meat”
Out tomorrow via Pearson’s own Three One G Records, the book details The Locust frontman’s travails working a seedy, minimum-wage gig in order to keep his various music outlets afloat.
January 30, 2025
First Listen
Pictoria Vark Reflects on the Finite Nature of Things with New LP, Shares “San Diego” Single
The songwriter’s second album Nothing Sticks is scheduled to arrive on March 21 via Get Better Records.
January 30, 2025
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JayWood Makes Big Promises on New Tune-Yards Collab “BIG TINGS”
The single, as its title suggests, precedes a momentous year for the artist.
January 29, 2025
Sleigh Bells Recount Their Fabled Formation on New Single “Wanna Start a Band?”
The duo tease new music while also announcing a North American tour kicking off in May.
January 28, 2025
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Embraces Love and Destruction on New Single “Into Your Eyes”
The prolific electronic artist announces that her latest solo album, Gush, will be out August 22 via Nettwerk.
January 28, 2025
Just Like Heaven Confirms 2025 Lineup, Adds Perfume Genius, Panda Bear, The Sounds, and More
The annual event is scheduled for May 10 at Pasadena’s Brookside at the Rose Bowl.
January 27, 2025
Deafheaven Announce New Album “Lonely People with Power,” Share Thrashy Lead Single
“Magnolia” signals a shift back to black metal after the group’s foray into shoegaze on 2021’s Infinite Granite.
January 27, 2025
First Listen
Big Black Delta Elaborates on the Term “DMT Elf Music” with New Track “Pik Pok”
Johnathan Bates’ fifth album ADONAI will be out February 28, with the instrumental track serving as the latest single.
January 27, 2025
First Look
Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals Return with New LP, Share Video for Lead Single “Sometimes, Papi Chulo”
A City Drowned in God’s Black Tears, the experimental rap duo’s follow-up to 2022’s collaborative King Cobra, will drop on April 4.
January 27, 2025
Lord Huron Enlist Kristin Stewart for New Neo-Noir Single “Who Laughs Last?”
Although the band’s upcoming sold-out tour will celebrate 10 years of their breakout album Strange Trails, the track introduces fans to an interesting new chapter.
January 24, 2025
Hit the North Records Shares Wildfire Benefit Comp Featuring Kevin Devine, Ducks Ltd., Shannon Lay, and More
The 88-track Love Los Angeles collection aims to benefit Mutual Aid LA Network.
January 24, 2025
First Listen
Casino Hearts Celebrate 30 Years of Nirvana’s “Unplugged” with “Jesus Don’t Want Me for a Sunbeam” Cover
Out February 7, the collection also features covers from Current Joys, Brad Stank, Far Caspian, and more.
January 24, 2025
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Lily Seabird Celebrates Her Community (and Garbage) on New Single “Trash Mountain (1pm)”
The Vermont-based songwriter announces that her Lame-O Records debut Trash Mountain will be out April 4.
January 23, 2025
First Listen
Olivia’s World Announce Debut Album, Share Upbeat Grunge Cut “Sourgum”
Following a pair of slacker-punk EPs, the Australian group will share Greedy & gorgeous on March 14 via Little Lunch Records.
January 21, 2025
First Listen
Cash & Skye Announce Long-Anticipated Debut Album, Share Lead Single “Stranger”
After seven years as a band, vocalist Sophia Skye and Starcrawler guitarist Henri Cash will unveil their first collection of rock and Americana tunes, Just a Stranger, on February 21.
January 21, 2025
