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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Bartees Strange, “Live Forever”
The debut LP sounds more influenced by “Is Rock Dead?” think pieces than it does any of the diverse genres tapped.
September 29, 2020
Film + TV
Dreamcrusher, Uniform, Surfbort, and More to Shed Light on Brooklyn Underground in New Doc
A.F. Cortes’ “Brooklyn Is Burning” is still looking to reach its Kickstarter goal.
September 28, 2020
Film + TVTrack by Track
Emile Mosseri Walks Us Through His Soundtrack for Miranda July’s New Film “Kajillionaire”
The film and its OST hit streaming last Friday.
September 28, 2020
Track by Track
Rituals of Mine Break Down Their Downtempo New LP “HYPE NOSTALGIA” Track by Track
Terra Lopez opens up about the doomed relationships, generational trauma, and music industry bullshit that inspired her latest record.
September 25, 2020
Mint Field Share a Stream of Their New LP “Sentimiento Mundial” Ahead of Its Release
The Tijuanero shoegazers’ second album drops tomorrow via Felte.
September 24, 2020
Hollyy Capture Summer Love in Chicago with “Beach” Video
The full “Miss the Feeling” EP drops tomorrow.
September 24, 2020
Film + TV
Grimes, Anderson .Paak, and More to Appear on the New Season of “The Eric Andre Show”
Lil Yachty, Big Freedia, and Joey Fata$$—er, Bada$$—will also make appearances in the show’s fifth season.
September 22, 2020
Neighborhoods
Watch No Joy Play “Ageless” in the Middle of a Forest for “Neighborhoods”
Jasamine White-Gluz checks in from Quebec with a rendition of the “Motherhood” track.
September 21, 2020
Playlist
Tempers Announce “Services” Reissue via Dais, Share Acoustic Version of “Bright Over Me”
The darkwave duo also made a playlist to pair with the songs on their 2015 debut.
September 18, 2020
David Byrne / photo by Daniel Cavazos
Art & Culture
David Byrne Launches Multimedia Project “We Are Not Divided”
The six-week project aims to dispel the popular notion of America’s political division.
September 17, 2020
Film + TV
Hear Angel Olsen’s Contribution to the Soundtrack for the New Miranda July Movie
“Mr. Lonely” arrives ahead of “Kajillionaire,” set for release this Friday.
September 16, 2020
Songs Called “1999,” Ranked
10 songs organized by how badly we’d like to party like it’s the year they’re singing about.
September 16, 2020
The Vaughns Apply the Sunscreen for New Video “All Weekend”
The New Jersey duo signed to Equal Vision Records for the track.
September 16, 2020
Things Get Hot and Heavy in Militarie Gun’s “Dislocate Me” Video
Regional Justice Center’s Ian Shelton unveils his band’s new EP, single, and self-directed visual.
September 15, 2020
Uniform’s Michael Berdan Shares His Favorite Sacred Bones Releases
Ahead of the group’s new LP “Shame,” here are four releases the band is particularly proud to share a label with.
September 10, 2020
Henry Hall Announces Debut LP, Shares Video for New “Mansplaining Anthem” “Guy”
“NEATO” is set for releases on October 16.
September 10, 2020
Signal Boost
Signal Boost: 15 Tracks from August 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.
September 01, 2020
Neighborhoods
Watch MOZIAH Perform “Irvingsquarepark” From a Brooklyn Rooftop for “Neighborhoods”
The singer/rapper gives us an acoustic take on the track from his debut album.
September 01, 2020
The Goodbye Party Revisit the Early Years of a Relationship in “December Boys” Video
Michael Cantor shares the second single from “Beautiful Motors,” out October 9 via Double Double Whammy.
September 01, 2020
Neighborhoods
Watch Mirah Play Two Tracks at Her Family’s Farm in Northeastern PA for “Neighborhoods”
The songwriter performs “Energy” and “Million Miles,” the latter of which was written on the farm.
August 25, 2020
