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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Kim Gordon, Play Me
Fully embracing the trashy SoundCloud-era internet aesthetic as she raps, sings, and shreds over industrial clatter, this is the sound of an artist who’s still inspired by the cutting edge at 72.
The Notwist, News From Planet Zombie
This folksy, brassy new iteration of the German trio excels at melodies that yearn and churn with melancholy—yet still manages something celebratory.
Minnesota Artists United Against ICE, Melt ICE
This gigantic comp album featuring 110 Minnesotan artists raising funds for immigrant communities terrorized by ICE may also happen to be where you find your new favorite band.
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Birthday Ass Share the Chaotic-Good Opening Track from Their New Album “Head of the Household”
“Blah” sets the stage for the jazzy no wave group’s latest LP, out April 23 via Ramp Local.
February 16, 2021
Tall Black Guy & Ozay Moore Enlist DSTL, Sareem Poems, and Rich Medina on “Black Is…”
The duo share the Black History Month anthem from their forthcoming collaboration “Of Process and Progression.”
February 15, 2021
Colin Miller Announces “Hook” EP, Shares Video for First Single “I Need a Friend”
The Asheville-based songwriter’s new project will drop March 19.
February 15, 2021
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slowthai, “TYRON”
The UK rapper’s origin-story prequel experiments with earnest beauty while still feeling like a prank.
February 12, 2021
Kalbells and Miss Eaves Open Up the Discourse on Fuckbois for New Single “Pickles”
The single will appear on the Kalbells’ sophomore album “Max Heart.”
February 10, 2021
Jaye Jayle Brings the Domestic Struggle of “From Louisville” to Life in New Video
The “Prisyn” track receives a somnambulistic video from director Bobby Cochran.
February 10, 2021
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Jesswar Shares a Playlist of the Tracks That Inspired Her New Single “Medusa”
The Fijian rapper shares 10 songs that helped shape her bold style.
February 09, 2021
Alejandro Otero Waits for Change That Won’t Come on “Wasted Youth”
The Madrid-based songwriter shares the latest from his debut album “None But Everyone,” which arrives next month.
February 08, 2021
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
