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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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.
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First Listen
JOON Take a Leap Into the Unknown with New Single “I Want It All”
Co-released by Italians Do It Better and Annapurna Interactive, the track will serve as the soundtrack to the upcoming game Wheel World.
May 14, 2025
First Listen
Coral Grief Share an Ode to Beachcombing with New Single “Rockhounds”
The Seattle-based trio’s sophomore album Air Between Us will arrive July 18 via Suicide Squeeze, Anxiety Blanket, and Den Tapes.
May 14, 2025
Non-Musical Influences
5 Non-Musical Influences on José James’ Cinematic New LP “1978: Revenge of the Dragon”
The alt-soul vocalist discusses some of his favorite artists within the realms of painting, photography, film, and fashion ahead of the release of his kung fu–themed album.
May 09, 2025
First Look
Domino Kirke Proctors a Childbirth Education Class in New Video for “Teething”
The songwriter (and doula) released her latest LP, The Most Familiar Star, last month.
May 09, 2025
Playlist
Raue’s Pre-Show Mantras Playlist
Ahead of the release of their new EP too scared to explain this week, the California duo shares how everyone from Kendrick Lamar to Deftones get them hyped before a set.
May 08, 2025
First Listen
Fullscreen Face Their Soul-Crushing Problems Head-On with New Single “Make No Mistake”
It’s the Philly band’s first single of the year, following 2023’s Labyrinthitis LP.
May 08, 2025
Stream the Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s Tribute EP to The Pretenders
Executive-produced by Flea, the student ensembles recorded covers of “The Wait,” “Show Me,” and “Talk of the Town” to benefit the organization’s music education programs.
May 07, 2025
Non-Musical Influences
6 Non-Musical Influences on Alien Boy’s Breezy New LP “You Wanna Fade?”
Sonia Weber shares how life in Portland, rock history podcasts, and a summer of manic energy helped inspire her band’s third record.
May 07, 2025
First Listen
Phoebe Rings Embellish a Tale of an Aging Artist with City Pop Harmonies on “Fading Star”
The New Zealand group’s debut album Aseurai lands June 6 via Carpark Records.
May 07, 2025
First Listen
Dead Tooth Takes Us Back to the Disco-Punk Era with New Single “You Never Do Shit”
Zach Ellis’ post-punk-revival revival outfit releases a video ahead of its self-titled debut, which arrives July 18 via Trash Casual.
May 07, 2025
First Listen
Carmen Perry Is Both the Good and the Bad in New Western-esque Video for Solo Track “Not Today”
The Remember Sports band leader’s debut solo album Eyes Like a Mirror will drop June 6 via Mtn. Laurel Recording Co.
May 06, 2025
Track by Track
Blondshell Breaks Down the Heavy Themes of Her Second Album, “If You Asked for a Picture”
Sabrina Teitelbaum’s follow-up to her self-titled 2023 debut is out now via Partisan.
May 02, 2025
First Listen
Starling Look for a Sense of Stillness on New Single “I Can Be Convinced”
A video for the track lands ahead of the LA band’s newly announced Forgive Me, EP, dropping June 27 via Sunday Drive Records.
May 01, 2025
First Listen
Sally Potter Shares a Celebration of (and a Warning on Behalf of) Mother Earth with “Anatomy”
A video for the title track from the filmmaker and songwriter’s second album arrives ahead of tomorrow’s release date via Bella Union.
May 01, 2025
First Look
Gelli Haha Invites Us Inside Her Acid-Tinged, Pop-Art Brain with New “Funny Music” Video
It’s the second single and video from the experimental-pop artist’s debut album, Switcheroo, which arrives June 27 via Innovative Leisure.
April 30, 2025
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Native Sun Defy Our Broken System with New Track “I Need Nothing”
The grooving psych-rock single marks the Brooklyn group’s first new music of 2025.
April 30, 2025
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Born Ruffians Enter the Greek Mythology Chatroom on New-Wavey Single “Athena”
The Canadian indie rockers’ ninth studio album, Beauty’s Pride, will drop June 6 on Yep Roc.
April 29, 2025
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Phabies Find a Sense of Balance on New Single “The Bloodletting”
The Grand Rapids indie rockers officially announce June 13 as the release date for their sophomore LP The Curse of Caring.
April 29, 2025
First Listen
Nympho Share Punky Debut Single “Looney Tune,” Announce EP “Honk If You’re Horny”
Featuring members of Empath and Perfect Pussy, the quintet’s inaugural release drops May 30 via Get Better Records.
April 29, 2025
First Listen
Sea Lemon Entertains Her Intrusive Thoughts on New Single “Give In”
In a Q&A, songwriter Natalie Lew discusses her upcoming debut Diving for a Prize, touring with Death Cab for Cutie and American Football, and entering abandoned houses.
April 29, 2025
