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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The band’s seventh color-coded self-titled release presents their signature nerdish power-pop at its most brutal—all schlocky riffs, thundering beats, and scuzzy guitar tones.
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The Killers frontman’s third solo album achieves a past-perfect C&W sound and earnest, emotional delivery when it isn’t weighed down by Springsteen homage.
Lambchop, Punching the Clown
Kurt Wagner’s project returns to its most unvarnished form on his 17th album as he mourns the eerie grace of America’s flyover country through haunting, unadorned arrangements.
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First Listen
Alex Zhang Hungtai Shares New Short Film Featuring the Closing Tracks to Both Sides of “Orion/Mother”
A sequel of sorts to 2018’s Pierrot short film, At the River Styx lands ahead of the release of the Taiwanese-Canadian songwriter’s new album this Friday via American Dreams.
June 15, 2026
Track by Track
Meltt Guide Us Through Their Transformative New LP “Pathways”
The Vancouver-based quartet share how Radiohead, Albert Camus, and Sabrina Carpenter inspired their third collection of psych-tronica, which is out now via Nettwerk.
June 12, 2026
First Listen
Cinder Well Shares Another Stark Chamber-Folk Cut Ahead of New LP with “Beyond the Pale”
After penning the soundtrack to the new BBC series Small Prophets, Amelia Baker will release her fifth album A Blooming Body on July 17.
June 12, 2026
Track by Track
Zoh Amba Breaks Down the Lyrical Themes Behind Their New Slacker-Folk LP “Eyes Full”
The NYC-via-Tennessee avant-garde jazz musician looks back on growing up in the South on their debut foray into noisy alt-country, out now via Matador Records.
June 10, 2026
First Listen
ggwendolyn Is Feeling Afflicted in Video for New Single “Superstar Syndrome”
After writing songs with Chappell Roan and FLETCHER, the LA-based artist is stepping out on her own with a debut record of the same name planned for a July 31 release.
June 10, 2026
First Listen
Julez and the Rollerz Strive for a Balance Between Art and Private Life on New Track “Phaser”
The LA-based rockers will release their debut album Dirty Little Rock ’n’ Roller on June 26 via Lollipop Records.
June 09, 2026
Mike D Announces Debut Solo Album “Thank You,” Reveals “True Colors”
The Beastie Boy’s collaborative LP will land on August 28 via Capitol Records.
June 08, 2026
First Listen
Paycheque Pay Homage to “the Tough Germanic Hotties of the ’80s” on New Single
The LA synth-pop duo (well, guitar-pop in the case of the newly released “Heatwave”) will release their self-titled debut this Friday via Mansions and Millions.
June 08, 2026
Phoebe Bridgers Announces Fall Dates with “The Lost Tour”
After a sold-out $1 show at Madison Square Garden last night, the songwriter will be hitting North America, Europe, and the UK later this year.
June 05, 2026
Steve Lacy Returns with “The Feeling,” Details Third LP “Oh Yeah?”
The songwriter’s follow-up to 2022’s Gemini Rights will land on July 17 via RCA.
June 05, 2026
4 Films That Inspired Frankie Cosmos’ “Something You Should Know About Me” Soundtrack
Greta Kline shares how Jon Brion, Vince Guaraldi, and more laid the groundwork for her first-ever film score.
June 05, 2026
Non-Musical Influences
5 Non-Musical Influences on Slift’s Latest Heavy-Psych Odyssey, “Fantasia”
The French trio share how Borges, Tolkien, and Outer Wilds helped inspire their fourth record, arriving this week via Sub Pop.
June 04, 2026
First Listen
Brockhoff Finds Inspiration in Patti Smith’s Memoir on New Single “Blue Star”
The German songwriter’s debut album Easy Peeler arrives in full tomorrow via PIAS.
June 04, 2026
First Listen
Josh Da Costa Shares Another Facet of “New Wave Graveyard” with the Hypnagogic (and Possibly Psychic) “Cordelia”
The LA-based songwriter’s debut solo album is out July 24 via Stones Throw.
June 02, 2026
Playlist
Deer Tick’s “Coin-O-Matic” Influences Playlist
All four members of the punky Americana outfit share how Weezer, Hole, NEU!, Alicia Keys, and more inspired their first-ever self-produced record.
June 02, 2026
Charli XCX Announces New Album “Music, Fashion, Film” with John Cale, Marc Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese on the Cover
Following the release of what are presumably its first two singles, the rock-oriented LP will drop July 24 via Atlantic.
June 01, 2026
Syd Teases New LP “Beard,” Shares Lead Single “Callin” Featuring Blu June
The Internet co-founder’s third album will also include contributions from Raphael Saadiq, Big Sean, James Fauntleroy, and more.
May 29, 2026
wilt Share an Honest Look at Success with New Single “Nothing Good to Cry About”
The LA rockers teamed up with Paramore producer Carlos de la Garza for the new track, out now via AWAL.
May 29, 2026
First Listen
Pearly Drops Link Up with Namasenda and DJ_Dave for Dizzying Electro Cut “Falling Out of Grace”
The Voices Became Louder, the guest-heavy companion piece to the duo’s third LP, arrives July 17 via Music Website.
May 29, 2026
First Listen
Maura Weaver Shares an Industrial-Synth Remix of “Museum Glass” Helmed by The Serfs’ D.S. Carlyle
The track originally appeared on the Cincinnati-based indie-folk songwriter’s 2025 LP Strange Devotion.
May 28, 2026
