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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Portugal. The Man’s “Shish” Influences Playlist
John Gourley shares how classic prog, soul, and heavy metal helped add nuance to the band’s latest effort.
November 06, 2025
First Listen
Elanor Moss Celebrates Change on New Single “Again, My Love,” Her First for Merge Records
The London-based songwriter follows up her 2023 Cosmic EP with a preview of what’s to come in 2026.
November 06, 2025
Non-Musical Influences
5 Non-Musical Influences on Westerman’s Transitory New LP “A Jackal’s Wedding”
Will Westerman shares how Robby Müller’s cinematography, hot nights in Greece, and more helped bring his third record to life.
November 05, 2025
First Listen
Death Valley Girls Ease Us Into the Holiday Spirit with New Track “Season of Dreaming”
The single will appear on the fifth installment of the annual Slow Xmas, arriving this year for the first time on vinyl.
November 05, 2025
The Cure Announce “The Show of a Lost World” Concert Film Hitting Theaters in December
The documentary captures the band’s November 2024 show at London’s Troxy from the evening of Songs of a Lost World’s release.
November 03, 2025
First Listen
Dari Bay Announces Reissue of 2023 LP “Longest Day of the Year” with New Single “Interstate”
The project’s re-release on January 23 serves as Zack James’ proper induction into the Double Double Whammy label family.
November 03, 2025
Non-Musical Influences
5 Non-Musical Influences on Hilary Woods’ Eerie New Album “Night CRIÚ”
The Irish songwriter shares how dance, photography, and fiction helped shape her first non-instrumental album in five years, out now via Sacred Bones.
October 31, 2025
Track by Track
Shad Takes Us Track by Track Through His Regenerative New LP “Start Anew”
The Canadian emcee talks themes of death and rebirth on his heavily collaborative follow-up to 2021’s TAO.
October 31, 2025
First Listen
Aubrie Sellers Swipes Left Through New Single “Villain of the Week”
The Nashville-based songwriter’s new country-rock track arrives just in time for Halloween as it documents the horrors of dating apps.
October 31, 2025
First Listen
Sheherazaad Shares an Ominous Ode to Female Ambition with “Gulukara”
The Bay Area native and Hindi-Urdu storyteller’s latest track features childhood friend and Kodaikanal-raised rapper Irfana.
October 30, 2025
Track by Track
Maneka Walks Us Through the Angst and Unconsciousness of New LP “Bathes and Listens”
The former Speedy Ortiz and Grass Is Green guitarist takes us deeper into his fourth solo LP and debut for Topshelf Records.
October 29, 2025
Non-Musical Influences
5 Non-Musical Influences on Hannah Jadagu’s Calming New Album “Describe”
The NYC-based songwriter shares how ASMR, long drives, and more helped her assimilate to life in California during the making of her second LP, out now via Sub Pop.
October 28, 2025
First Listen
Liz Cooper Captures the Songwriting Process in Video for New Single “IDFK”
The track will appear on the songwriter’s newly announced LP New Day, which lands February 20.
October 28, 2025
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Ailbhe Reddy Announces New LP “Kiss Big,” Reveals the Record’s “Neurotic Heartbeat”
“So Quickly, Baby” lands ahead of the Dublin-based songwriter’s third record, out January 30 via Don Giovanni.
October 27, 2025
First Listen
Sugar World Explore a Blown-Out Digital Landscape with New Single “In Magazines”
The LA group hone their “digital Mary Chain thing” with a preview of their new record supercassettevision, expected out next year.
October 24, 2025
First Listen
The Nude Party Harness a Wild, Late-Night Energy on New Single “Carolyn”
The septet returns in 2026 with new LP Look Who’s Back.
October 23, 2025
First Listen
Saint Avangeline Retreats Into Nature in Video for New Single “Rain Dance”
The dream-pop artist will play NYC this weekend, with a homecoming show planned for November 1 in Atlanta.
October 22, 2025
First Listen
Elijah Wolf Spends a Day at the County Fair in Video for New Single “Texaco Lights”
The NYC-based songwriter returns with his first new single since launching his label Mtn Laurel Recording Co. in 2023.
October 22, 2025
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S.C.A.B. Share a Gruesome Tale of Love and Loss with Video for New Single “Star”
The jangle-punks will release their third album, Somebody in New York Loves You!, on November 21.
October 21, 2025
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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
