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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First Look
Venture Into the Mind of Creed Bratton with His New Video for “Tall Grass”
The songwriter/actor shares an appropriately psychedelic new visual for the track from his recent album Tao Pop.
February 20, 2025
First Listen
Katy Pinke Shares an Early Stream of Confessional New LP “Strange Behavior”
The NYC-based songwriter’s follow-up to last April’s self-titled debut officially drops tomorrow.
February 20, 2025
First Listen
Maria Somerville Captures the Essence of Still Evening with Video for New Single “Garden”
The Irish songwriter announces that she’ll release her second LP, Luster, on April 25 via 4AD.
February 19, 2025
Playlist
Teether & Kuya Neil Take Us Deeper Into Australia’s Avant-Garde Music Scene
The emcee-producer duo sets the stage for their forthcoming debut full-length Yearn IV with a playlist made up of their favorite music made by local Melbourne peers and beyond.
February 19, 2025
First Listen
Adrian Younge Presents a Revisionist Take on ’70s Brazilian Soul with “Ainda Preciso do Sol”
The track arrives ahead of the release of Younge’s third and final LP within his Something About April series, which lands April 18 via Linear Labs.
February 18, 2025
First Listen
Eliza Niemi Creates Tension and Ease on New Single “Melodies Like Mark”
The Canadian songwriter’s second album, Progress Bakery, lands March 21 via Tin Angel Records.
February 18, 2025
Playlist
Susannah Joffe’s Favorite Sofia Coppola Needle Drops
The Austin-based songwriter shares a playlist of favorite music syncs within the films of her new single’s namesake.
February 14, 2025
Track by Track
Fish Narc Walks Us Through His New Homecoming LP “Frog Song”
Reflecting on coming up in the Pacific Northwest DIY scene, the GothBoiClique member’s new set of full-band rock songs is out now via K Records.
February 14, 2025
First Listen
Guts Club Give George Michael’s “Father Figure” an Insanely Gay Makeover with Doom-Metal Cover
The track will close out the ever-evolving New Orleans–based project’s new LP Please Come Back to the Farm, arriving March 14.
February 14, 2025
First Listen
Regal Cheer Document a Friendship Breakup on New Single “Crumbs”
The longtime live staple will appear on the Brighton punks’ second album, Quite Good, which drops May 2 via the band’s own Ugly Twin Records.
February 13, 2025
Cryogeyser on Continuing to Tether Time Together with New Self-Titled LP
Shawn Marom discusses the past and future of shoegaze, and how their band’s second full-length expands the margins of that genre.
February 13, 2025
First Listen
Clara Mann Recovers From Heartbreak on New Single “Doubled Over”
The London-based folk songwriter’s debut album Rift will arrive on March 7 via state51.
February 12, 2025
First Listen
Bonnie Trash Plod Through Guilt and Existential Questions on “Haunt Me (What Have You Become)”
The Ontario-based rockers’ second album, Mourning You, will arrive February 28 via Hand Drawn Dracula.
February 12, 2025
First Listen
Lust for Youth and Croatian Amor Wander Through Hyrule on New Single “Kokiri”
Over a decade since their last collaboration, the Danish artists’ new collection All Worlds arrives next month via Sacred Bones.
February 11, 2025
Lucy Dacus Leads a ’90s Calvin Klein Photoshoot in Video for New Single “Best Guess”
The songwriter is joined by a cast of “hot mascs” led by Cara Delevigne, Towa Bird, and MUNA’s Naomi McPherson.
February 10, 2025
First Listen
Taxidermists Share a Lo-Fi Winter Anthem with “Does the Wind Know”
Longtime friends Cooper B. Handy (a.k.a. LUCY) and Salvadore McNamara will release their new album 20247 on March 7 via Danger Collective.
February 10, 2025
Track by Track
Matt Pond PA Takes Us Deeper Into His New LP “The Ballad of the Natural Lines”
The songwriter’s reflective 14th album is out now.
February 07, 2025
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
First Listen
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
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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
