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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Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore, Tragic Magic
Pairing early modern harp and vintage analog synths, the duo cope with disaster by forging soothing atmospheric compositions fueled by their unique creative connection.
Westside Cowboy, So Much Country ’Till We Get There
The buzzy Manchester group’s new EP doubles down on affability with five tracks of straightforward indie rock coursing with charm and easy-going, edgeless quirks.
Xiu Xiu, Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1
These covers capture the broad spectrum of artists who’ve inspired Jamie Stewart over the past 24 years—and prove that Xiu Xiu is able to even make Robyn sound unwaveringly dark.
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Osees’ John Dwyer, TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone, and More Announce New LP “Moon-Drenched,” Share First Single
“The War Clock” is the first track from the ensemble’s latest jazz fusion experiment, with the full LP arriving May 28 via Castle Face.
April 12, 2021
Yellow Ostrich Contemplates the Fluidity of Desire on “Birds”
The track arrives ahead of Alex Schaaf’s new album “Soft,” out April 23 on Barsuk Records.
April 08, 2021
Playlist
Hit Like a Girl’s Favorite Active New Jersey Bands
Nicolle Maroulis shares a playlist of their favorite fellow NJ bands following the release of HLAG’s “Heart Racer” LP.
April 07, 2021
Sour Widows Express the Absurdity of Grief in “Bathroom Stall” Video
The single arrives ahead of the Bay Area trio’s “Crossing Over” EP, out April 23 on Exploding in Sound.
April 07, 2021
Trade Wind Announce New Album “The Day We Got What We Deserved,” Share First Single “DIE! DIE! DIE!”
A video for the track also arrives ahead of the band’s third LP, out May 21 on Other People Records.
April 07, 2021
Hushpuppy Reminds Us That Opposites Attract on “I’m at Home with You”
Sad13 drummer Zoë Brecher’s remastered solo debut arrives April 23 on Babe City Records.
April 06, 2021
Long Neck Share Their Contribution to Slang Church’s Forthcoming Benefit Comp
“Gumline (Livia Soprano)” arrives ahead of “Long Armed Bill’s Summer Comp,” which will benefit gifted students in the Bay Area.
April 05, 2021
Track by Track
Major Murphy Walk Us Through Their Ruminative LP “Access” Track by Track
Jacob Bullard shares the origin story for each of the songs on the Grand Rapids group’s second album.
April 02, 2021
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Signal Boost: 15 Tracks from March 2021 You Should Know
The month’s most discourse-worthy singles, according to our Senior Editor.
April 01, 2021
Sibille Attar Spends a Day in the Woods in Her “Why u Lookin’” Video
Shot on iPhone, the visual arrives on the heels of her second LP.
April 01, 2021
Track by Track
The Dirty Nil Talk Us Through Each Track on Their Pop-Punk Opus “Fuck Art”
The Canadian punks also announce The Guaranteed Destruction Livestream Tour, kicking off April 15.
April 01, 2021
81355 Announce Debut LP “This Time I’ll Be of Use,” Get Buried Alive in Video for “Capstone”
The hip-hop trio’s LP will be released by Justin Vernon and Aaron and Bryce Dessner’s 37d03d.
March 31, 2021
Francis Lung Dreams of Live Music in His Video for “Lonesome No More”
The animated clip arrives ahead of the ex-WU LYF member’s second album, out June 18.
March 30, 2021
Matt Muse Announces New Singles Series “Matt Packs,” Shares First Two Tracks
“Rockin’” and “Bridges” arrive ahead of the Chicago rapper’s monthly drop.
March 30, 2021
Playlist
Hostile Machines: Genghis Tron Share a Playlist of Their Favorite Drum Machine Tracks
With the cybergrind-turned-mathy-prog band’s first record in over a decade out today, Hamilton Jordan shares his favorite programmed drum tracks.
March 26, 2021
Playlist
El Michels Affair Share a Playlist Primer on Turkish Funk
Leon Michels’ new LP “Yeti Season” drops this Friday via his label Big Crown Records.
March 23, 2021
Playlist
Hear Heno.’s “Blackstarrrs” Playlist Featuring “Very Dope Black People”
The Oakland rapper shares a handful of tracks he’s had on repeat surrounding the release of his new LP “Death Ain’t That Bad.”
March 22, 2021
Good Sleepy Announce New LP “Everysinglelittlebit,” Share First Single “Childlike”
The Massachusetts-based punk trio will drop the full-length on May 20 via No Sleep Records.
March 22, 2021
Track by Track
Alex Somers Walks Us Through His Eerie New Ambient Album “Siblings” Track by Track
The debut solo album from the frequent Jónsi co-conspirator arrives today along with its partnering “Siblings 2” LP.
March 19, 2021
Stream Internet Dating’s Meditative New LP “Incomplete Control”
Deano Erickson’s latest album is out today on Brace Cover Records.
March 19, 2021
