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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The Cure, The xx, Gorillaz, and Massive Attack Among Primavera Sound 2026 Headliners
Doja Cat, Addison Rae, My Bloody Valentine, PinkPantheress, Skrillex, and Peggy Gou round out the list of top-billed artists for the June event in Barcelona.
September 25, 2025
First Listen
Guided by Voices Share Another Preview of Their Coming Attraction with “Phantasmagoric Upstarts”
Thick Rich and Delicious, the band’s 42nd album (and second of 2025), will arrive on Halloween.
September 25, 2025
First Listen
AloneKitty Channel Sonic Youth on Vibe-Setting New Track “Stay the Same”
Michelle K’s second shoegaze collection Sad Not Sad arrives October 24.
September 25, 2025
Non-Musical Influences
5 Non-Musical Influences on SCALER’s Futuristic New LP “Endlessly”
The industrial band formerly known as SCALPING share how Harmony Korine, Adam Curtis, Leonardo da Vinci, and more helped shape their second record.
September 24, 2025
First Listen
SKORTS Announce Debut LP “Incompletement,” Revive Early Track “Burden” as Lead Single
Formed in 2022, the NYC alt-rock quartet will release their first record on October 31.
September 24, 2025
First Listen
Aitis Band Meditate on Random Memories on New Single “Dan”
The synth-punk Joan of Arc offshoot’s fourth album will arrive on October 10 via Ernest Jenning Record Co.
September 23, 2025
Track by Track
múm Walk Us Through the Stitched-Together Tapestry of Their Return LP “History of Silence”
The Icelandic electronic group’s first new project in 12 years is out now via Morr Music.
September 19, 2025
First Listen
St. Panther Imagines a Future Beyond Our Strange World on New Single with Rae Khalil
The LA-based artist shares the title track from their newly announced Strange World EP, arriving November 7 on drink sum wtr.
September 17, 2025
First Listen
Living Hour Overcome Perfectionism on New Single “Best I Did It”
The Winnipeg dream-pop group readies their new LP Internal Drone Infinity, their first for Keeled Scales and Paper Bag Records.
September 16, 2025
Thundercat Returns with New Double Single, Including a Remi Wolf Collaboration
“I Wish I Didn’t Waste Your Time” and “Children of the Baked Potato” are out now via Brainfeeder.
September 15, 2025
Film + TV
Mitski Shares Teaser for New Concert Film “The Land”
Tickets are on sale now for the theatrical experience’s limited run beginning October 22.
September 15, 2025
First Listen
Bec Lauder and the Noise Celebrate the Good, the Bad, and the In-Between of NYC on “Tease Me”
The trio’s multifaceted debut album The Vessel arrives tomorrow via Killphonic.
September 11, 2025
First Listen
Together Pangea Announce New LP “Eat Myself” Set for January, Share Latest Single
The video for “Like Your Father” stars *squints* Robert De Niro?
September 10, 2025
First Listen
Willy Mason Gets Free on New Single “Sailing”
The songwriter begins his North American tour with Wolf Alice tonight in Atlanta.
September 10, 2025
First Listen
Constant Smiles Tank Their Lyft Rating in Video for New Track “Allowed to Be”
The cameo-filled clip lands ahead of the band’s Felte Records debut Moonflowers, which drops November 7.
September 09, 2025
First Listen
Pompey Addresses the Loneliness of City Life on New Single “Surrounded”
The Montreal-based songwriter’s new album I’m Scared lands September 15.
September 08, 2025
Track by Track
Pickle Darling Walks Us Through Their Deconstructed Bedroom-Pop LP “Bots”
Lukas Mayo takes us under the hood of their new project inspired by everyone from Phil Elverum to Madonna, which is out now via Father/Daughter.
September 05, 2025
First Listen
Rachael Yamagata Confronts the Bittersweet Unknown on New Single “Backwards”
The chamber-pop songwriter readies her first album in nine years, Starlit Alchemy.
September 05, 2025
Playlist
Say She She’s Playlist for the People
The punk-funk trio share how The Stylistics, The Isley Brothers, ESG, and more helped shape the sounds and politics of their latest single, “Disco Life.”
September 04, 2025
First Listen
Emily Yacina Pens an Ode to Intimacy with New Single “The Clearing”
Veilfall, the songwriter’s first album in six years, is out September 26.
September 04, 2025
