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 Listen
bug crush Keeps Pushing Forward with New Single “Tugboat”
Carolyn Fahrner’s self-released Somehow I Go in Circles All the Time EP will drop on May 16.
April 22, 2025
Track by Track
Divide and Dissolve Break Down Their Latest Empire-Dismantling LP, “Insatiable”
Takiaya Reed walks us through her new set of instrumental drone-metal tracks aiming to combat colonialist and genocidal ideology.
April 18, 2025
First Look
Night School Explore the Dark Side of Love in Video For New Single “For Keeps”
The track comes from the band’s new EP of the same name, which drops today via Graveface Records.
April 18, 2025
First Listen
Gloorp Shares a Video for Drum-Centric Footwork Jam “Smoggg”
Garrett Burke invites listeners to Gloorp it up next week when his sophomore album sees a release via Jolt Music.
April 17, 2025
First Listen
Lionmilk Shares a Comforting Tune for the Brokenhearted with “only one”
WHEN THE FLOWERS BLOOM, the LA-based artist’s debut for Stones Throw Records, is out May 30.
April 16, 2025
First Listen
Lou Tides Rips Open Her Understanding of Love with New Single “Map Maker”
The songwriter and member of Sharon Van Etten’s Attachment Theory band will release her new solo album Autostatic! on May 23 via Switch Hit Records.
April 16, 2025
First Listen
Tan Cologne Channel the Disaster and Beauty of Life on New Single “Cloud of Mirrors”
The Taos–based duo’s new collection of droning dream-pop Unknown Beyond will land later this year via Labrador Records.
April 15, 2025
First Listen
Revival Season Return with Heavy-Duty Hip-Hop/Primal Rock Hybrid “8’3″”
The alt-rap duo announce that the track will appear on a new mixtape titled Formless, set to arrive May 23 via Heavenly Recordings.
April 14, 2025
Lana Del Rey Shares First Taste of Country LP with “Henry, come on”
The track will appear on the songwriter’s long-teased album arriving later this year via Interscope.
April 11, 2025
Playlist
Daughter of Swords’ “Alex” Influences Playlist
Alex Sauser-Monnig shares how everyone from Robyn to John Lurie inspired the whimsy and mystery of their second album, which drops this week via Psychic Hotline.
April 10, 2025
First Listen
Colatura Share a Love Letter to Their Past Selves with “I Wanna Get Better”
A video for the single lands ahead of the band’s new EP If I’m Being Honest, which drops later this year via Easy Does It Records.
April 09, 2025
Playlist
Zach Templar’s “In Waves” Influences Playlist
With his debut EP arriving this week, the British-Colombian songwriter shares how the nostalgia and atmospherics of Frank Ocean, Radiohead, Prince, and more helped shape his sound.
April 08, 2025
Non-Musical Influences
5 Non-Musical Influences on Linying’s Aquatic New Album “Swim, Swim”
The Singaporean songwriter shares how Carl Jung, life on a remote island, and cold showers helped define the concept for her second album.
April 04, 2025
Track by Track
Maz Breaks Down Each of the Very-Playable Tracks on Her Debut EP “NPC”
The Utah-based artist shares how Blondie, Ratatat, Grimes, and more helped shape this collection, out now via Winspear.
April 04, 2025
First Listen
Sean Nicholas Savage Plots New LP “The Knowing,” Shares Video for Marci-Featuring Lead Single “Your Drug”
The sophisti-pop songwriter’s follow-up to 2022’s Shine will arrive on June 27 via Born Losers Records.
April 04, 2025
First Listen
Alisa Xayalith Voices the Frustrations of Long-Distance Romance on New Single “Alone with You”
The Naked and Famous vocalist’s debut solo album Slow Crush is out tomorrow via Nettwerk.
April 03, 2025
First Listen
Moonrisers Bust Out the Vintage Instrumentation for New Single “All Your Hiding”
The instrumental folk duo’s Dan Auerbach–produced debut album Harsh & Exciting will arrive on May 30 via Easy Eye Sound.
April 03, 2025
First Look
Ty Sorrell Takes Us on a Journey of Self-Discovery with “All on You” Video
Return to Forever, the Richmond rapper’s new album produced by Profound79, is out now.
April 02, 2025
First Listen
Pet Symmetry Share an Homage to an Old Tour Van with “Big Mileage”
The big single serves as the fourth big taste of the Chicago-based trio’s big new album Big Symmetry, out May 2 via Storm Chasers LTD and Asian Man.
April 01, 2025
Sufjan Stevens Announces 10-Year Anniversary Reissue of “Carrie & Lowell”
The two-LP package will feature seven bonus tracks and a 40-page booklet of collages, family photos, sketches, and more.
March 31, 2025
