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
Pet Fox Announce New LP “A Face in Your Life,” Share First Single “Checked Out”
The trio featuring members of Ovlov and Palehound will release the album on June 17 via Exploding in Sound.
April 27, 2022
First Listen
Bread Pilot Look for Comfort Anywhere They Can Find It on “Droopee”
The latest track from the Seattle-based group’s label debut New to You arrives with a video.
April 26, 2022
First Listen
Jacky Boy Share the Riff-Heavy Title Track From Their New LP “Mush”
The grungy Bloomington group’s sophomore album arrives this Friday via Darling Recordings.
April 25, 2022
The Mary Veils Envision an Interdimensional Mass Taking Over Philly in “Jelly” Video
The bad-trip visual arrives in the wake of the garage rockers’ recent album Esoteric Hex.
April 22, 2022
Track by Track
Defcee and BoatHouse Walk Us Through Their Collaborative LP “For All Debts Public and Private”
The Chicago-based rapper and producer break down each track on their new album, out now via Closed Sessions.
April 20, 2022
First Listen
Sound of Ceres Explore a New World in “Sunray Venus” Video
The single lands ahead of the group’s new Marina Abramović–featuring album Emerald Sea, out June 17 on Joyful Noise.
April 19, 2022
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Yoo Doo Right Announce New LP, Share Expansive Single “Feet Together, Face Up, on the Front Lawn”
The 16-and-a-half-minute epic arrives ahead of A Murmur, Boundless To The East, out June 10 via Mothland.
April 18, 2022
First Listen
Jo Schornikow Is Both Fooler and Fooled on New Single “Plaster”
A slo-mo video for the track arrives ahead of the Australian songwriter’s new album ALTAR.
April 18, 2022
Reviews
Cremation Lily, “Dreams Drenched in Static”
The latest from Zen Zsigo’s ambient project is a visceral examination of the confused mental state between sleep and consciousness.
April 15, 2022
Track by Track
A Wilhelm Scream Break Down the Duality of Their New Album “Lose Your Delusion”
Trevor Reilly and Nuno Pereira walk us through the East Coast punks’ latest LP track by track.
April 14, 2022
First Listen
N8NOFACE Offers Another Glimpse of His Forthcoming LP “Homicide” with the Buzzing Single “Fala”
With his tour alongside Ho99o9 kicking off this Friday, the LA-via-Tucson artist continues to tease his new album slated for an April 29 release.
April 13, 2022
Playlist
13 Tracks That Inspired Jerry Paper’s Playful New LP “Free Time”
From Sly & the Family Stone to Thin Lizzy (and back to Sly & the Family Stone), the songwriter shares a playlist of tracks that influenced their latest record.
April 12, 2022
First Listen
Marta Knight Learns to Live in the Moment in Her Video for New Single “I’m Here”
The Barcelona-based songwriter’s new album Strange Times Forever arrives June 3 via La Castanya.
April 11, 2022
Enter Puppy’s Garden of Earthly Delights in the Band’s “My Offer” Video
The London rockers mash up Bosch with TikTok technology in the visual for their latest Pure Evil single.
April 06, 2022
First Listen
Trace Amount (Literally) Invent a New Language on New Single “Anti Body Language”
The debut LP from Brandon Gallagher’s abrasive solo project arrives next Friday.
April 06, 2022
First Listen
Frog Eyes Concoct a Medley of Surreal Images on New Single “Rainbow Stew”
After a stint as Soft Plastics, the Vancouver group’s return LP as Frog Eyes arrives April 29.
April 05, 2022
Track by Track
Christian Lee Hutson Walks Us Through His Reflective New LP “Quitters” Track by Track
The record was produced by Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst and features contributions from Hand Habits’ Meg Duffy and Great Grandpa’s Al Menne.
March 31, 2022
Signal Boost
Signal Boost: 15 Tracks from February & March 2022 You Should Know
The months’ most discourse-worthy singles, according to our Senior Editor.
March 31, 2022
First Listen
Pictureplane and Yawns Pay Homage to William Gibson on New Single “Burning Chrome”
The collaborative track arrives ahead of Travis Egedy’s art show Ultraviolet Mythology opening in Chicago this weekend.
March 29, 2022
First Listen
Mister Goblin Embody the Used Car Salesman Mindset on New Single “Military Discount”
The Bloomington-based group ready their new LP Bunny for an April 22 release via Exploding in Sound.
March 29, 2022
