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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Courtney Barnett, Creature of Habit
Still flatliningly deadpan, the Australian songwriter uses the back-and-forth fear of the new as a start point for further depth-diving and confession on her fourth solo album.
The Twilight Sad, It’s the Long Goodbye
The sixth album from the Scottish proponents of existential angst is centered around the intertwining duality of death and life, fueled in turn by feelings of despair, disbelief, and defiance.
deary, Birding
Sounding like a band well into their second decade of existence, the London-based dream-pop trio stretch each song on their debut without ever letting them overstay their welcome.
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PREMIERE: Yann Tiersen Enlists Blonde Redhead for “Closer”
The French composer shares the latest cut from “Portrait,” out December 6.
November 20, 2019
WATCH: Yellow Is the Color of Soccer Mommy’s “yellow is the color of her eyes” Video
Sophie Allison introduces her new seven-minute single with a video directed by Alex Ross Perry.
November 19, 2019
PREMIERE: Street Sects Share “If Life’s a Gift, It’s in Very Poor Taste” Video
The industrial-punk duo unveils the second single from their latest “Gentrification” EP.
November 18, 2019
Track by Track
PREMIERE: Stream Mister Goblin’s Debut LP “Is Path Warm?” in Full
Two Inch Astronaut’s Sam Woodring gives the play-by-play on his new solo LP.
November 18, 2019
Glass Beach Share Their Favorite Run for Cover Releases
After news of their signing with the Boston indie label, the eclectic punk quartet recommend five of their RFC favs.
November 14, 2019
WATCH: Neon Indian Goes Head-to-Head with “Toyota Man” in New Music Video
The self-directed clip sees Alan Palomo taking on American anti-immigrant sentiment.
November 14, 2019
Playlist
PLAYLIST: Jenny Owen Youngs’ Night Songs
Youngs shares fourteen tracks she looked to for inspiration on her nocturnal new EP.
November 12, 2019
Track by Track
Varsity Walks Us Through “The Basement Takes” Track by Track
Along with an early stream of their singles collection, the Chicago band takes us behind the scenes of each song.
November 11, 2019
PREMIERE: Esmé Patterson Shares “Light in Your Window” Video Along with News of BMG Signing
The Denver songwriter’s first single with the label features instrumentation by Tennis.
November 08, 2019
WATCH: Spinning Coin Announce New Album “Hyacinth” with Animated Video
“Feel You More Than World Right Now” is the first single from the album, out February 21.
November 07, 2019
Stream Poolblood’s “Yummy” EP Before Its Release Date
The Toronto songwriter walks us through their dreamy debut track by track.
November 06, 2019
Best Coast Announce New Album “Always Tomorrow” with “For the First Time” Video
The LA duo feel like themselves again for the first time since 2015’s “California Nights.”
November 05, 2019
10 Artists We Won’t Forgive You for Missing at Levitation 2019
Austin’s annual psych-rock fest is full of big names—but you’re dead to us if you miss these ones.
November 05, 2019
PREMIERE: Hit Like a Girl Reflect on Failed Relationships on “It’s Not Me”
Nicolle Maroulis sets their sights on a recent ex for their latest pop-punk anthem.
November 05, 2019
Signal Boost
Signal Boost: 15 Tracks from October 2019 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.
November 04, 2019
PREMIERE: Sharks’ Teeth Announce “Broken Trust in Satan” LP, Share Title Track
New Orleans’ self-proclaimed “experimental soft rock” octet break the news via Q&A with ringleader Tyler Scurlock.
November 01, 2019
Brace Yourself for a New Earl Sweatshirt EP
The West Coast rapper is dropping “Feet of Clay” tonight, shares its metal-as-hell cover.
October 31, 2019
WATCH: PUP’s “See You at Your Funeral” Video Is a Spooky Look at Self-Care
The new clip for the “Morbid Stuff” single is truly some morbid stuff.
October 31, 2019
PREMIERE: Remember Sports Reveal Original Recording of “You’re So Sorry”
Band leader Carmen Perry answers questions about her pre-Sports days as Addie Pray.
October 29, 2019
PREMIERE: Marshmallow Ghosts Summon The Casket Girls for “S.O.S.”
The eerie experimentalists dive into spooky Georgia lore on the cut from “The Old Witch’s Cavern.”
October 25, 2019
