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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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.
Beastie Boys, To the 5 Boroughs [Deluxe Edition]
A sparer sound backing sociopolitical ruminations on their hometown post-9/11 defines the rap trio’s sixth LP then and now, in its extended, era-intensive three-LP version.
Foo Fighters, Your Favorite Toy
Dave Grohl focuses on the objects in life that keep us grounded when times are just plain weird on the band’s 12th LP, which is less a total reinvention than a vital recalibration.
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Mint Julep Experiment with Dreamy Atmosphere on “A Rising Sun”
It’s the latest single from the duo’s upcoming “In a Deep and Dreamless Sleep.”
February 08, 2021
Track by Track
Sarah Mary Chadwick Breaks Down Her Intimate New LP “Me & Ennui Are Friends, Baby” Track by Track
The Melbourne-based songwriter dives into the trauma, sexuality, and humor of her latest record.
February 05, 2021
Ol’ Burger Beats & Vuyo Share the Jazzy Singles “Not for Sale” and “Dusty Grooves”
The tracks will appear on the Norwegian hip-hop duo’s forthcoming LP “Dialogue.”
February 05, 2021
Track by Track
Stream Dark Time Sunshine’s New Album “LORE” and Read Their Track-by-Track Breakdown
The hip-hop duo’s first record in nearly a decade features verses from Aesop Rock, R.A.P. Ferreira, Homeboy Sandman, and more.
February 04, 2021
Dentist Share the First Single From Their Forthcoming LP with the Buzzing “Don’t Let Me Catch You”
The ceaseless bummer that was 2020 didn’t kill the NJ-bred punks’ creative spark.
February 04, 2021
Reviews
John Carpenter, “Lost Themes III: Alive After Death”
Carpenter accomplishes a meditative dread he avoided as a filmmaker on his latest “Lost Themes” installment.
February 03, 2021
Signal Boost
Signal Boost: 15 Tracks from January 2021 You Should Know
The month’s most discourse-worthy singles, according to our Senior Editor.
February 01, 2021
Homeboy Sandman and Deca Team Up on New Single “All Because of You (Infatuated Duke)”
Hear the artists’ collaborative track born of a mutual appreciation.
February 01, 2021
Psymon Spine Let Out Energy, Stress, and Excitement on “Channels”
The Brooklyn psych-pop ensemble shares another single ahead of the release of “Charismatic Megafauna” on February 19.
February 01, 2021
Track by Track
The Notwist Break Down Their Collaboration-Heavy New LP “Vertigo Days” Track by Track
The German group’s first record in six years is out now.
January 29, 2021
Orson Wilds Bring Their Live Energy to the Video for New Single “Mothers Daughters”
The duo’s debut will arrive later this year via Will Yip’s Elektra Music Group imprint.
January 28, 2021
Track by Track
Flatbush Zombies’ Erick the Architect Breaks Down His Debut Solo EP “Future Proof” Track by Track
The rapper talks us through all five tracks on the project chronicling the chaotic year that was 2020.
January 26, 2021
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The Besnard Lakes, “…Are the Last of the Great Thunderstorm Warnings”
The return of the Canadian ensemble provides us with a late-Malick meditation on mortality.
January 26, 2021
Calyx (Literally) Make New Friends in Their “Noseeums” Video
The mathy Pittsburgh punks demonstrate their artistic skills in the clip for their latest single.
January 26, 2021
Film & TVFilm + TV Essay
It’s Time to Talk About Michel Gondry as an Auteur Rather Than as a Music Video Director
Though he would probably reject such a formal label, the French director’s work is certainly worthy of study.
January 22, 2021
Cathedral Bells Share the Title Track Ahead of the Release of Their New Album “Ether”
The dream pop trio’s latest arrives January 29 via Spirit Goth Records.
January 22, 2021
Warren Dunes Channel Fear and Confusion on New Single “Tether”
The Seattle band’s debut album “Get Well Soon” arrives March 19.
January 20, 2021
Playlist
Palberta’s Playlist of “Fire Vocal Takes”
The punk trio compiles 16 tracks—and a couple controversial takes—ahead of their new album “Palberta5000.”
January 19, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Sincere Engineer Play “Trust Me” in Mokena, Illinois for “Neighborhoods”
Deanna Belos gives us an energetic acoustic performance of her recent single in Northeastern Illinois.
January 19, 2021
The Lasso Details His New Album “2121,” Shares a Video for the Future-Looking Title Track
Namir Blade, Fat Tony, and Future Islands’ Samuel T. Herring will appear on the record, out February 19 via Mello Music Group.
January 19, 2021
