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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Track by Track
Factor Chandelier Walks Us Through His New Collaborative LP “Time Invested II” Track by Track
Featuring guest verses from Open Mike Eagle, Myka 9, Sunspot Jonz, and many more, the album is out now on Fake Four.
March 25, 2022
Track by Track
Whitmer Thomas Takes Us Track-by-Track Through His Introspective “Can’t Believe You’re Happy Here” EP
The comedian/musician’s latest project is now through Hardly Art.
March 24, 2022
First Listen
Golden Apples Announce Self-Titled LP, Share New Single “High School”
The Philly rockers’ sophomore album arrives April 29 via Lame-O Records.
March 22, 2022
Ducks Ltd. Team Up with illuminati hotties for a Cover of The Jesus and Mary Chain’s “Head On”
The collaborative single arrives ahead of Ducks’ imminent U.S. tour.
March 17, 2022
Yeah Yeah Yeahs / photo by Joyce Jude Lee
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Tease First New Music in Nearly a Decade
Along with posting UK dates, the group hints at a follow-up to 2013’s Mosquito.
March 14, 2022
Island of Love Battle Quarantine Blues on New Single “At Home”
A video for the track arrives ahead of the London garage rockers’ EP Songs of Love, out this Friday.
March 14, 2022
Sirius Blvck Offers a Crash Course in Horror Film in “Out of My Body” Video
The track comes from the Indianapolis rapper’s 2021 LP Cinephile.
March 14, 2022
Reviews
Ho99o9, “SKIN”
With the help of Travis Barker, the industrial rap duo focus their feral energies into a surprisingly cohesive thesis statement.
March 10, 2022
First Listen
Gentle Heat Announce New LP with Buzzing Single “Total Orbit”
The Chicago lo-fi rockers’ latest record Sheer will arrive May 13 via Flesh & Bone Records.
March 09, 2022
First Listen
BODEGA Cover New Ground on the Romantic Ballad “Pillar on the Bridge of You”
The Brooklyn-based group shares a visual for the shamelessly amorous single ahead of their new record Broken Equipment.
March 09, 2022
First Listen
Good Looks Push for Positive Political Change on New Single “Bummer Year”
The single arrives ahead of the Austin-based group’s debut album of the same name, which arrives April 8 via Keeled Scales.
March 08, 2022
Playlist
10 Tracks That Inspired the Vulnerability of KAINA’s New Record “It Was a Home”
The Chicago-based songwriter shares a playlist featuring PinkPanthress, Xenia Rubinos, Lala Lala, and more.
March 07, 2022
First Listen
BOYO Announces New LP Echoes Like Memories, Shares First Single “Special”
Robert Tilden’s bedroom-pop project makes a hard pivot to upbeat psych-funk on his latest record, out this Friday via Park the Van.
March 07, 2022
Track by Track
Spring Silver Takes Us Track by Track Through I Could Get Used to This
The Silver Spring–based songwriter breaks down the McMansions, MAGA chuds, and chiptune bands that informed their latest album.
March 04, 2022
First Listen
Watch Maia Friedman Perform “Sunny Room” Live in a Fairly Gloomy Room
The Dirty Projectors member shares a new single ahead of the release of her debut solo album next Friday.
March 02, 2022
First Listen
No Swoon Talk to Their Younger Selves on New Track “Wait to See”
The LA-via-NYC dream-pop duo’s new album Take Your Time arrives April 8.
March 02, 2022
First Listen
Jerry Paper Chooses Playfulness Over Compliance on New Single “Just Say Play”
The single arrives ahead of Lucas Nathan’s new LP Free Time and a newly revealed set of tour dates.
March 01, 2022
Playlist
Caroline Loveglow’s Songs for Subways and Airplanes
With her debut album Strawberry out now, the LA-based songwriter shares a playlist of her go-to public transit listens.
February 25, 2022
A Day in the Very Busy Life of Chris Farren
The media darling takes us hour-by-hour through a big press day on the heels of his Death Don’t Wait (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
February 25, 2022
In Conversation
Bambara and Nothing’s Nicky Palermo Talk Love on My Mind, Post-Tour Downtime, and Big-Ass Fireworks
The Brooklyn post-punk trio linked up with the Nothing frontman ahead of the release of Bambara’s new mini-album.
February 24, 2022
