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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Courtney Barnett, Creature of Habit
Still flatliningly deadpan, the Australian songwriter uses the back-and-forth fear of the new as a start point for further depth-diving and confession on her fourth solo album.
The Twilight Sad, It’s the Long Goodbye
The sixth album from the Scottish proponents of existential angst is centered around the intertwining duality of death and life, fueled in turn by feelings of despair, disbelief, and defiance.
deary, Birding
Sounding like a band well into their second decade of existence, the London-based dream-pop trio stretch each song on their debut without ever letting them overstay their welcome.
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First Listen
Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi Endures a Dark Night of the Soul on New Single “My Mother and Me”
The London-based composer readies her debut album Undertow for a November 14 release via Ba Da Bing! Records.
October 20, 2025
First Look
Erin Durant Captures a Distinct Moment in Time with New “Fountain” Video
The track appeared on the songwriter’s Firetrail LP from earlier this year, which was produced by TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone.
October 20, 2025
C.Y.M. (Vampire Weekend’s Chris Baio and Fort Romeau) Celebrate Debut LP with Video for Nana Collab
The newly released self-titled album also features collaborations with Cherry Glazerr, Day Wave, and SOLIS4EVR.
October 17, 2025
Playlist
Skullcrusher’s “And Your Song Is Like a Circle” Influences Playlist
Helen Ballentine shares how Cat Power, Yo La Tengo, This Mortal Coil, and more helped shape her second album, out now via Dirty Hit.
October 17, 2025
First Listen
Matt Pond PA and Anya Marina Celebrate Uncertainty on New Single “Are You Talking to Me”
The husband-and-wife songwriter duo plan to release a joint album in 2026.
October 17, 2025
First Listen
Ladytron Look to the Future on New Single “I See Red”
The UK darkwave trio shares their second single of the season just in time for Halloween.
October 16, 2025
First Listen
Buddie Confront Self-Care Culture on New Single “In the Glass Shell”
The grunge-pop group shares another taste of their new LP Glass, arriving November 7 via Crafted Sounds.
October 16, 2025
First Listen
Dinowalrus Chart Meteorological Change in Video for New Single “Light Rain”
The Brooklyn noise-rockers recently returned after a nearly decade-long hiatus with a string of new tracks.
October 15, 2025
First Listen
Lee Lewis Reimagines Nelly Furtado with Soulful “Maneater” Cover
The LA-based songwriter returns with his first new material since last year’s debut project Something Burning.
October 15, 2025
Track by Track
Hannah Frances Untangles Her Knotty New LP “Nested in Tangles”
The Chicago-based songwriter takes us track by track through her latest prog-folk project.
October 13, 2025
Non-Musical Influences
5 Non-Musical Influences on Avery Tucker’s Debut Solo Venture “Paw”
Formerly one half of Girlpool, Tucker shares how the TV series Nashville, his dog Dizzy, and other inspirations helped shape the record.
October 10, 2025
Track by Track
The Besnard Lakes Walk Us Through Their Of-Its-Time New LP “…Are the Ghost Nation”
“Simplicity became the mantra for this album,” the Canadian band shares of their sixth album, out now via Full Time Hobby.
October 10, 2025
Playlist
Long Fling’s Cool Duos Playlist
Pip Blom and Personal Trainer’s Willem Smit share how The Books, Madvillain, Kim and Kelley Deal, and more helped inspire their debut collaboration.
October 10, 2025
First Listen
Flycatcher Keep It Simple on Grungy New Single “Down”
The New Jersey band’s third LP Wrench will arrive in full on October 24 via Will Yip’s Memory Music.
October 09, 2025
First Listen
Hilary Woods Shares a Unique Sort of Love Song with “Taper”
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.
October 07, 2025
Playlist
The Rapture’s “Before I Was Old” Playlist
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.
October 06, 2025
Playlist
Prewn’s “System” Influences Playlist
Izzy Hagerup shares how Stereolab, Kim Gordon, Paul McCartney, and more helped inspire her more experimental turn on her second album.
October 02, 2025
First Listen
Marem Ladson Gives Shape to Her Emotions on New Single “Cavity”
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.
October 01, 2025
First Listen
The Coathangers Share a Revealing Glimpse Into Their Creative Process with “Hurry” Demo
The garage-punks will release this recording and another that was shelved from their Nosebleed Weekend sessions as a 7-inch via Suicide Squeeze.
September 30, 2025
Yung Lean and Bladee Re-Team for New Track “Evil World”
A week after dropping their last joint single, the Swedish emcees return with another new track to promote their respective North American tours.
September 26, 2025
