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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Foo Fighters, Your Favorite Toy
Dave Grohl focuses on the objects in life that keep us grounded when times are just plain weird on the band’s 12th LP, which is less a total reinvention than a vital recalibration.
This Is Lorelei, Box for Buddy, Box for Star [Super Deluxe]
Building off cosigns from the pillars of modern indie-rock cool, Nate Amos extends his 2024 label debut with an album’s worth of covers that meet the heights of the original recordings.
Punchbag, I Am Obsessed
The South London sibling duo take stock of the clutter in their life with a second EP of rave-infused pop-punk that may convince the listener that it was actually recorded in 2012.
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First Listen
Thus Love Announce Debut LP “Memorial” with the Existential Post-Punk Anthem “In Tandem”
The Vermont trio’s album arrives October 7 via Captured Tracks, with dates opening for Viagra Boys and Shame to follow.
July 26, 2022
Less Screaming Than You’d Think: A Conversation with Chat Pile
With their debut album God’s Country dropping this week, the OKC noise-rock band takes us deeper into their unsettling world.
July 25, 2022
First Listen
PHONY Gets Plugged Into the Simulation in Cronenbergian Video for New Single “The Middle”
Neil Berthier’s new album At Some Point You Stop arrives this Friday.
July 25, 2022
First Listen
Worthitpurchase Relive Growing Up in the Suburbs on New Single “Deadbeat”
The latest single from the West Coast trio’s forthcoming album Truthtelling arrives with a Chloe Corley remix.
July 25, 2022
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No Trigger Share an Anthem for Anyone Not Inked Up with “No Tattoos”
The single and video arrive ahead of the punks’ first album in a decade, out August 26 via Red Scare.
July 22, 2022
First Listen
Dust Star Are Physically and/or Emotionally Hurt by a Cactus in Their “Can’t Stop Thinkin’ of You” Video
The single arrives ahead of the power-pop duo’s debut album Open Up That Heart, out August 5 via Lame-O.
July 21, 2022
First Listen
June McDoom Dedicates Her Debut Single “The City” to the Jamaican Matriarchs of Her Family
The track arrives with a dreamy video and news of her signing to Temporary Residence Ltd.
July 21, 2022
First Listen
S. Raekwon Shares “Talk,” the Summer-y First Single from His New EP “I Like It When You Smile”
A visual for the breezy track arrives ahead of the EP’s September 2 release via Father/Daughter.
July 19, 2022
First Listen
Johanna Warren Announces New LP “Lessons for Mutants” with an Ice Cream–Splattered Video for “I’d Be Orange”
The lead single arrives ahead of the album’s October 7 release date via Carpark/Wax Nine.
July 19, 2022
First Listen
Twain Allows His Heart to Speak on New Single “Priestess”
Matthew Davidson’s new single arrives with the news of the forthcoming LP Noon, out October 21 on Keeled Scales.
July 19, 2022
First Listen
Divino Niño Light Up the Dance Floor in the Video for Cathartic New Single “Nos Soltamos”
The track arrives ahead of the Chicago band’s album Last Spa on Earth, out September 23 via Winspear.
July 18, 2022
Playlist
Launder’s Songs to Listen to While You’re Stuck in the Mud
With his debut LP Happening out today, John Cudlip takes things back to the ’90s with a carefully curated playlist.
July 15, 2022
Track by Track
Superorganism Walk Us Through Their Cosmic New LP “World Wide Pop” Track by Track
The band’s Orono and Harry share how finding their place in the universe inspired each track on the band’s newly released sophomore album.
July 15, 2022
First Listen
KEN mode Make a Convincing Case for Their Live Show in New “But They Respect My Tactics” Video
The single arrives ahead of the Winnipeg noise rockers’ eighth album NULL, out September 23 with a brief Canadian tour to follow.
July 14, 2022
Surf Curse Have a Hard Time Staying Out of Trouble in New “TVI” Video
The energetic single arrives ahead of the band’s Atlantic Records debut Magic Hour, which drops September 16.
July 14, 2022
First Listen
Goon Share an Early Stream of Their New LP “Hour of Green Evening”
Watch a full-album visualizer from the LA-based dream pop group before their new album officially drops tomorrow.
July 14, 2022
First Listen
Secret Machines Share an Early Stream of Their New EPs “Day 21” and “Dreaming of Dreaming”
The former a collection of new songs and the latter a reissue, both projects officially drop this Friday.
July 14, 2022
Santigold Contemplates Invisibility on New Single “Nothing”
The second sample from the recently announced LP Spirituals comes with a visual teaser.
July 13, 2022
Panda Bear and Sonic Boom Team Up for New LP “Reset,” Share First Single “Go On”
The longtime collaborators’ first official joint release arrives August 12 via Domino Records.
July 13, 2022
First Listen
Julie Odell Announces New LP “Autumn Eve” with the Colorful Guitar Odyssey “Cardinal Feather”
Arriving with an equally appealing visual, the single precedes the debut album’s September 30 release date via Frenchkiss Records.
July 13, 2022
