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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Boys Noize, 7LLVSION
Made bigger and brawnier by his recent collaboration with Nine Inch Nails, the German-Iraqi electronic producer’s first new solo album in five years proves the most maximal of his career.
Catherine Elicson, River of Fat
Quietly defiant and beautifully insular, the Empath vocalist’s solo debut is a capsule of self-discovery and experimentation outside the confines of any kind of relationship structure.
Bad Brains, Are You Ready
With these raw recordings from 1979, the DC band provides a glimpse into the birth of modern hardcore-punk—which would be far more exciting if we didn’t already have the incendiary Black Dots collection.
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Track by Track
Cautious Clay Walks Us Through His Routine-Oriented New LP “The Hours: Morning”
The songwriter’s mini-album focusing on each hour of the morning is out today via Concord.
May 16, 2025
Track by Track
Miso Extra Breaks Down the “Euphoric Exhaustion” of Her Debut Album “Earcandy”
The Japanese-British artist takes us track by track through the nu-R&B of her follow up to 2023’s MSG EP.
May 16, 2025
First Listen
Slow Joy Shares a Desperate Love Song with “Te Amo”
Esteban Flores’s debut album A Joy So Slow at Times I Don’t Think It’s Coming drops tomorrow via Mick Music.
May 15, 2025
First Listen
Pretty Rude Hold a Conversation with Their Past Selves in Visual for New Track “The Caller”
James Palko’s project will release their debut album Ripe this Friday via SideOneDummy.
May 15, 2025
Reviews
Youth Code, “Yours, with Malice”
The EBM duo continues to test new waters with their debut EP for metalcore label Sumerian, inviting experimentation on each of these five bone-rattling recordings.
May 14, 2025
Playlist
Mourning [A] BLKstar’s “Flowers for the Living” Influences Playlist
The psych-soul septet shares how Sly and the Family Stone, Modest Mouse, Nala Sinephro, and more helped inspire their latest improvisatory LP, out this week via Don Giovanni.
May 14, 2025
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
