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.
Reviews
See All 
Portrayal of Guilt, …Beginning of the End
The Austin trio pushes into new territories within the frameworks of hardcore and metal, inserting flourishes of trip-hop, nu metal, and even Memphis rap into their aggressive package.
VINSON, Raw Honey
The debut album from the Detroit-reared artist jumps from jazz to electronica to R&B while always maintaining a cohesive structure of easy Sunday-morning vibes.
Friko, Something Worth Waiting For
With their second album, the Chicago band sheds their tough noise-pop exterior to reveal a more delicate sound—and emotional truisms to match—as they grow more confident.
Mike LeSuer
Articles
See All 
Load More
WATCH: Surf Curse Live Like a “Midnight Cowboy” in New Video
The West Coast garage rock duo get all Jon Voight in the self-directed clip for their latest single.
July 11, 2019
PREMIERE: Generationals Find Themselves Transformed on “Gatekeeper”
With Sigourney Weaver and Richard Swift in mind, the synthy New Orleans duo’s latest single underwent plenty of change.
July 10, 2019
Speedy Ortiz / photo by Carlo Cavaluzzi
WATCH: Sad13 Pays Homage to The Dandy Warhols and “Veronica Mars”
Speedy Ortiz songwriter Sadie Dupuis gives us her take on the mid-aughts neo-noir’s opening theme.
July 08, 2019
Playlist
PLAYLIST: Penelope Isles’ Bangers ’n’ Mash-Ups
The scuzzy Brightoners serve up eleven of their sweetest kitchen jams.
July 05, 2019
PREMIERE: Ed Balloon Enjoys a May Day Picnic in “M’aider” Video
The Nigerian-American soul futurist shares the upbeat closer to his forthcoming album “The Dubs.”
July 05, 2019
LISTEN: Maneka and Sadie Dupuis Reunite on “My Queen”
The Speedy Ortiz songwriter and the band’s former guitarist rip through the latest single from Maneka’s forthcoming “Devin.”
July 02, 2019
LISTEN: Uniform & The Body Reconvene for “Penance”
The East Coast’s noisiest collab are teaming up for their second Sacred Bones LP, “Everything That Dies Someday Comes Back.”
July 01, 2019
Playlist
PLAYLIST: Horse Jumper of Love’s Songs That Inspired Them to Do Something with Their Lives
The Boston slowcore three-piece list their go-to drinking songs, doom-not-black metal tracks, and more.
June 28, 2019
PREMIERE: Divino Niño Find a Cure for Sadness in “Flamingo” Video
The Chicago Latinx punks liven up the dreamy “Foam” single with a bummed-out flamingo.
June 28, 2019
SIGNAL BOOST: Tropical Fuck Storm Announce Sophomore LP “Braindrops”
After dropping a pair of singles, the Aussie art rockers have settled on August 23 for their second Joyful Noise release.
June 26, 2019
WATCH: PUP Dedicate Their Latest Video to “Sibling Rivalry”
An animated picture book recounting an ill-advised camping trip serves as the Toronto punks’ latest visual treatment.
June 26, 2019
Mannequin Pussy Learn to Accept Who They Are
Marisa Dabice unpacks the self-acceptance, self-hatred, and freedom of individuality that went into writing the punk band’s new album, “Patience.”
June 25, 2019
These Are the Best Theme Park Rides, According to Telethon
On the release day of “Hard Pop,” the Milwaukee pop-punk quintet contextualize their indisputably fun sounds.
June 21, 2019
PREMIERE: Rich Jones and Nnamdi Ogbonnaya Get Airborne in “Dreaming” Video
The Chicago rapper and his co-pilot turn the “Shoulder You Lean On” single into an aerial stress dream.
June 18, 2019
Rocks in Your Head Records Announce “Hot Sick Vile & Fun” Compilation and Rocks in Your Head Festival
Sonny Smith’s label preps a festival in his native SF and an accompanying compilation LP.
June 18, 2019
Track by Track
SadGirl Break Down “Water” Track by Track
Misha Lindes details the story behind each of the debut record’s ten songs.
June 14, 2019
LISTEN: Vagabon Announces LP “All the Women in Me,” Shares “Flood Hands”
Lætitia Tamko’s second album will arrive September 27 via Nonesuch Records.
June 13, 2019
Playlist
PLAYLIST: Sports Team’s Guide to the Best New U.K. Artists
As they blitzkrieg the U.S. with a quick slew of tour dates, the post-punks smuggle us a list of the hottest bands making waves in their native land.
June 12, 2019
PREMIERE: The Appleseed Cast Brave the “Chaotic Waves” on New Single
The emo first-wavers ready their first album in nearly five years with another track unveil.
June 12, 2019
PREMIERE: Maneka Announces Debut LP with “Never Nowhere”
The former Speedy Ortiz guitarist has “Devin” scheduled for a July 26 release via Exploding in Sound.
June 11, 2019
