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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Warning, Rituals of Shame
The pummeling hypnotism of the doom-metal band’s first new material in 20 years still feels perfectly matched to Patrick Walker’s pained howls and Vantablack-hued emotions.
Styrofoam Winos, Any River
The Nashville group’s country-leaning third album is full of nuance, from the sheer array of instrumentation to its affective emotional dynamics.
Swamp Dogg, Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife
The country-R&B cult hero crafts an album about the afterlife that’s reflective of decades filled with hurt and hurting.
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PREMIERE: Kyle Forester Keeps 3/4 Alive on “Marigold”
The Crystal Stilts, Woods, and Purple Mountains collaborator shares the latest from his forthcoming solo album.
February 04, 2020
WATCH: Danny Brown and Run the Jewels Smash Cameras in “3 Tearz” Video
The “uknowhatimsayin¿” single gets a video compiled from fan footage.
February 03, 2020
Signal Boost
Signal Boost: 15 Tracks from January 2020 You Should Know
Our Associate Editor’s favorite pre-released singles, album deep cuts, and tracks by unfairly obscure artists from the past few weeks.
February 03, 2020
PREMIERE: Arbor Labor Union Amble Through “Give Us the Light”
The Americana collective return to their Georgian roots on the third single from “New Petal Instants.”
February 03, 2020
LISTEN: Phony Ppl Enlist Megan Thee Stallion for “Fkn Around”
After debuting the track at the Tiny Desk, the Brooklyn neo-soul band took the single into the studio.
January 31, 2020
WATCH: Gorillaz Jam with slowthai and Slaves in “Momentary Bliss” Video
It’s the first collaborative track—er, episode—from the animated group’s newly announced “Song Machine” project.
January 30, 2020
PREMIERE: Mundy’s Bay Announce Debut Album, Share “Goodbye” Video
The dreamy Montreal collective will release “Lonesome Valley” March 13 via Pure Noise Records.
January 30, 2020
The Strokes Set to Open for Bernie Sanders in New Hampshire
In the midst of announcing 2020 dates, the band marks February 10 as a campaign day.
January 29, 2020
PREMIERE: Locate S,1 Announces Debut Album “Personalia,” Shares Title Track
Expect the Kevin Barnes–produced LP April 3 via Captured Tracks.
January 28, 2020
The Strokes Are Coming to LA
Prior to a yet-to-be-announced 2020 LP, the group is hitting The Forum on March 14 with King Princess and Alvvays.
January 27, 2020
PREMIERE: Gregory Pepper Waits to Get New Ink in “Sublime Sun Tattoo” Video
The second single from “I Know Now Why You Cry” is dedicated to fading memories—and Enya.
January 27, 2020
FIDLAR / photo by Alice Baxley
Burgerama Returns with The Mummies, Flamin’ Groovies, and More
The Burger Records–run LA festival will end a five-year absence on March 14.
January 24, 2020
WATCH: Ethan Gruska and Phoebe Bridgers Blow Leaves Together in “Enough for Now” Video
The songwriters’ unlikely meet-cute is soundtracked by the collaborative single from Gruska’s new LP “En Garde.”
January 24, 2020
PREMIERE: The Frights Explore Palm Springs in “Leave Me Alone” Video
With the release of the punks’ fourth album, we get a Marc Finn–directed clip.
January 24, 2020
PREMIERE: Sea Wolf Reconnects with Fans in “Fear of Failure” Video
The folk songwriter returns with his first new music since 2014 on “Through a Dark Wood,” expected March 20.
January 23, 2020
WATCH: The Weeknd Brought His “Blinding Lights” Video to “Kimmel”
The “Uncut Gems” actor performed the single in costume (I hope) and with plenty of visual flair.
January 23, 2020
Playlist
PLAYLIST: Holy Fuck’s Songs That Inspired “Deleter”
Keyboardist Graham Walsh explains how E-40, Oneohtrix Point Never, and other artists influence the band’s music.
January 23, 2020
Fiona Apple on New Album: “It’ll Be Done Soon”
Talking to Vulture, the songwriter says a new record will be out “sometime in a few months, I guess.”
January 22, 2020
PREMIERE: Activity Announce Debut Album, Share “Calls Your Name”
The project featuring members of Grooms, Russian Baths, and Field Mouse will release “Unmask Whoever” on March 27.
January 22, 2020
Bon Iver Announce “Blood Bank” Tenth Anniversary Reissue
On the record’s eleventh birthday (they know), the group shares previously unreleased live recordings.
January 21, 2020
