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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Playlist
TEED’s “Always with Me” Influences Playlist
The artist formerly known as Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs shares how Marianne Faithfull, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Kings of Convenience, and more helped embellish his new synthpop world.
December 04, 2025
First Listen
St. Lucia Dance Into the Fading Sunlight in Video for New Single “Summer Nights”
Jean-Philip Grobler and Patti Beranek share one final track before releasing Fata Morgana: Dusk this Friday.
December 04, 2025
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Mute Swan and Citrus Clouds Pay Homage to Dream-Pop Royalty with “Cocteau Swan”
The new collaborative track is out now via Hit the North and Wooden Tooth Records.
December 03, 2025
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Annabelle Chairlegs Drifts Off Into a Dream World on New Track “Heavy Sleeper”
Lindsey Mackin’s Ty Segall–produced LP Waking Up drops January 30 via TODO Records.
December 02, 2025
First Listen
Arlie Swings for the Fences with New Single “Provemwrong”
Nathaniel Banks’ conceptual new LP Someone You Can Believe In lands next Friday, December 12.
December 02, 2025
Charli XCX, Fontaines D.C., and Florence + the Machine Announced for Reading and Leeds Festival 2026
Among the other headliners are Kasabian playing Leeds’ first-ever Thursday night Main Stage.
December 01, 2025
In Conversation
Brian Borcherdt on 10 Years of Chipmunks on 16 Speed
The artist behind Holy Fuck and Dusted discusses the unexpected longevity of his viral project—and the struggle to keep a rein on it.
November 25, 2025
First Listen
Pearla Learns to Own the Sadness of Heartbreak on New Single
“You Didn’t Do Anything Wrong, You Just Broke My Heart” arrives at the tail end of Nicole Rodriguez’s residency at NYC’s Francis Kite Club.
November 19, 2025
First Listen
Immaterialize’s New Single “Cheesecake Factory” Matches Its Subject’s Surreal Atmosphere
The Chicago-based duo of Erik Fur and Lipsticism’s Alana Schachtel will release their debut album Perfect in January.
November 18, 2025
Magdalena Bay Share Two More Tracks to Close Out “Nice Day” Singles Collection
“This Is the World (I Made It for You)” and “Nice Day” follow three other sets of singles released over the past few weeks.
November 14, 2025
Amyl and the Sniffers Open Bar Tabs for Fans After Melbourne Show Gets Shut Down
The Australian punks’ free show in Fed Square was shut down due to safety concerns.
November 14, 2025
Playlist
Home Front’s “10 Songs to Watch It All Die To” Playlist
The Alberta synth-punks share how Ministry, Depeche Mode, The Jam, and more helped inspire the outlook of their newly released second album, Watch It Die.
November 14, 2025
Track by Track
Austra Takes Us Deeper Into the Upbeat Electronic World of Her New LP “Chin Up Buttercup”
Katie Austra Stelmanis’s first album since 2020’s HiRUDiN is out now via Domino.
November 14, 2025
First Listen
Boy Golden and Cat Clyde Find Inspiration in Each Other’s Voices on New Duet “Cowboy Dreams”
The single and its Sade-inspired music video land ahead of the former’s Best of Our Possible Lives LP, dropping in February via Six Shooter.
November 14, 2025
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SNACKTIME Pay Tribute to Brian Wilson and D’Angelo with a Smooth Take on “God Only Knows”
The Beach Boys cover lands ahead of a set of December tour dates planned for the West Coast.
November 13, 2025
First Listen
MX Lonely Take Aim at Dysphoria on New Single “Big Hips”
The NYC grungazeers reveal that their debut album All Monsters will be released in February by Julia’s War Recordings.
November 12, 2025
First Listen
Home Star Shares a Dispatch From the Mall Food Court with “Winner”
Marietta’s Evan Lescallette will release his debut solo album A Binding Life on January 9 via Born Losers.
November 12, 2025
First Listen
Jo Passed Shapes His Own World on New Single “Precious Word”
Away, Jo Hirabayashi’s new album inspired by cognitive behavioral therapy and psychoanalysis, will arrive on January 23 via Youth Riot Records.
November 10, 2025
First Listen
Martin Atkins Shares Rarity “Beijing Taxi” Ahead of New Comp Tied to “Cult and Culture” Podcast
The former member of PiL and Killing Joke is among the past guests on Justin Pearson’s podcast and is featured on the comp dropping November 14 via Pearson’s Three One G label.
November 07, 2025
Track by Track
h. pruz Walks Us Through Their Smooth-Sailing New Solo LP “Red Sky at Morning”
Hannah Pruzinsky details the warm feelings and “friend features” that line their second full-length, out now via Mtn. Laurel Recording Co.
November 07, 2025
