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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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.
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PREMIERE: Spinning Coin Announce New 7-Inch, Share “Visions at the Stars”
The jangly Glasgow band follow up their 2017 debut with a pair of tracks set for an August 30 release.
July 31, 2019
Oberhofer Explains How He Got “oO0OoO0Oo” Into Our iTunes Libraries
Celebrating (approximately) ten years of the songwriter’s first and most unpronounceable release.
July 30, 2019
Stream SHADI’s Debut LP “You Can’t Hear Me” Before Its Release Date
The Tampa rapper/producer takes cues from past collaborators Daveed Diggs and JPEGMAFIA on the eleven experimental tracks.
July 29, 2019
Playlist
PLAYLIST: Strange Ranger Recall the Songs That Inspired “Remembering the Rockets”
From Red House Painters to Oneohtrix Point Never, the Philly rockers give some context for their experimental new record.
July 26, 2019
Film + TV
“The Mountain” Is Rick Alverson’s Latest Tragedy About Unfunny People
The filmmaker discusses father figures, the nuclear family, and the contradictions of the American utopia as they relate to his new feature.
July 25, 2019
PREMIERE: Parrot Dream Share EP of B-Sides From Their Album “Light Goes”
The three new tracks complement the Brooklyn band’s dreamy debut released last year.
July 24, 2019
DIIV Are Reborn on New Album “Deceiver,” Share First Single “Skin Game”
Zachary Cole Smith returns with his band’s third album, due out October 4 on Captured Tracks.
July 24, 2019
WATCH: Allah Las Announce New Album “LAHS” with “In the Air” Video
The jangly surf rockers unveil their upcoming tour plans along with the Kiran J. Callinan–featuring clip.
July 23, 2019
Frenchkiss Announces 20th Anniversary Show feat. Les Savy Fav, The Dodos, and Eleanor Friedberger
The indie label will celebrate two decades of releases with an October 12 show at Brooklyn’s Elsewhere.
July 22, 2019
Playlist
PLAYLIST: Ada Lea’s Sun and Moon Songs
Working with the same dichotomy that inspired her debut, the Montreal songwriter lists ten astrologically bent influences.
July 19, 2019
David Kilgour Announces New LP “Bobbie’s a girl” with “Smoke You Right Out of Here” Video
The Clean guitarist and jangle pop pioneer readies his eleventh studio album.
July 18, 2019
Over a Decade Later, the Dissenting Lyrics of Vivian Girls’ “No” Ring Truer Than Ever
In the event of a newly announced Vivian Girls revival, it’s time to dissect the prophetic lyrics of the garage rock three-piece’s 2008 track.
July 17, 2019
WATCH: Ceremony Are Supernatural Beings in “In the Spirit World Now” Video
Southern California’s preeminent hardcore punk emigrants are sharing their new album’s second single with a lo-fi visual.
July 17, 2019
Shannon Lay
WATCH: Shannon Lay Watches “Death Up Close” in New Video
The folky Sub Pop signee visits the “Simpsons” universe for her latest single.
July 17, 2019
PREMIERE: The Holy Circle Share an Early Stream of “Sick with Love”
The Baltimore electronic collective continue to rewrite the mom-rock canon with their gothy and gazey new EP for Deathbomb Arc.
July 16, 2019
WATCH: Chelsea Wolfe Explores the “American Darkness” in New Video
The gothy Americana single is the latest from Wolfe’s sixth LP, “Birth of Violence.”
July 16, 2019
Events
There Are New George Clanton Billboards
Taking the place of the wordless promos in LA, the vaporwave pioneer breaks the news of an impending 100% Electronica pop-up.
July 12, 2019
Playlist
PLAYLIST: Joanna Sternberg’s Songs That Will Help Me and Help Me and Will Always Help Me
The NYC-based songwriter goes long on the songs and artists that inspired their debut for Conor Oberst’s Team Love Records.
July 12, 2019
Track by Track
Tijuana Panthers Break Down Their Surfy New LP “Carpet Denim” Track by Track
The rockers cite Murakami, can-I-speak-to-your-manager people, and a newborn son as influences.
July 12, 2019
PREMIERE: Lilith Address Self-Centered Friends on “Vacation”
The Boston garage rockers share the opener to their debut, “Safer Off,” out August 9.
July 11, 2019
