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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U.S. Girls Pay Homage to James Brown, Try to Get RuPaul’s Attention with New Single “Like James Said”
Meg Remy answers a few questions about the latest single from her new album recorded with a full band in Nashville, Scratch It.
May 20, 2025
First Listen
Wilby Undergoes a Collaborative Healing Journey on New Single “Experiments”
Maria Crawford’s new country-tinged track follows the single “Pleaser” she released back in March.
May 20, 2025
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Vines Reflects on the Discomfort of Healing on New Single “Evicted”
The track serves as the lead single for Cassie Wieland’s debut album, I’ll be here, which arrives July 18.
May 19, 2025
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Kerosene Heights Announce SideOneDummy Signing with New Single “Waste My Time”
The Asheville pop-punks are gearing up for summer tours with Michael Cera Palin, Dikembe, and Equipment.
May 19, 2025
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
