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.
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.
Mike LeSuer
The track appeared on the songwriter’s Firetrail LP from earlier this year, which was produced by TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone.
The newly released self-titled album also features collaborations with Cherry Glazerr, Day Wave, and SOLIS4EVR.
Helen Ballentine shares how Cat Power, Yo La Tengo, This Mortal Coil, and more helped shape her second album, out now via Dirty Hit.
The husband-and-wife songwriter duo plan to release a joint album in 2026.
The UK darkwave trio shares their second single of the season just in time for Halloween.
The grunge-pop group shares another taste of their new LP Glass, arriving November 7 via Crafted Sounds.
The Brooklyn noise-rockers recently returned after a nearly decade-long hiatus with a string of new tracks.
The LA-based songwriter returns with his first new material since last year’s debut project Something Burning.
The Chicago-based songwriter takes us track by track through her latest prog-folk project.
Formerly one half of Girlpool, Tucker shares how the TV series Nashville, his dog Dizzy, and other inspirations helped shape the record.
“Simplicity became the mantra for this album,” the Canadian band shares of their sixth album, out now via Full Time Hobby.
Pip Blom and Personal Trainer’s Willem Smit share how The Books, Madvillain, Kim and Kelley Deal, and more helped inspire their debut collaboration.
The New Jersey band’s third LP Wrench will arrive in full on October 24 via Will Yip’s Memory Music.
The eerie track featuring a children’s choir and a backing brass band will appear on the Irish experimental musician’s new LP Night CRIÚ, out October 31 via Sacred Bones.
As the long-dormant dance-punk outfit embarks on a fall tour, Luke Jenner shares how tracks by Built to Spill, The Zombies, Three 6 Mafia, and more have kept him feeling young.
Izzy Hagerup shares how Stereolab, Kim Gordon, Paul McCartney, and more helped inspire her more experimental turn on her second album.
The Queens-based songwriter’s debut single for Mtn Laurel Recording Co. features a backing band of Nick Hakim, Will Graefe, Nuria Graham, and Jeremy Gustin.
The garage-punks will release this recording and another that was shelved from their Nosebleed Weekend sessions as a 7-inch via Suicide Squeeze.
A week after dropping their last joint single, the Swedish emcees return with another new track to promote their respective North American tours.
The Isle of Wight collective share how everyone from The Chemical Brothers to Limp Bizkit helped them shape their energetic second album.
