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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In Conversation
In Conversation: George Clarke on “10 Years Gone” and a Decade of Deafheaven
Ahead of the release of the black metal band’s new live recording, Clarke takes us behind the scenes of Deafheaven’s chaotic live shows.
December 02, 2020
Signal Boost
Signal Boost: 15 Tracks from November 2020 You Should Know
Our Senior Editor’s favorite pre-released singles, album deep cuts, and tracks by unfairly obscure artists from the past few weeks.
December 01, 2020
Pearl Charles and Michael Rault Share Their Take on The Band’s “Christmas Must Be Tonight”
The track arrives ahead of Charles’ “Magic Mirror,” due out January 15.
November 27, 2020
The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” Is Elton John’s Song and Record of the Year
Following the artist’s Grammy snubs, Sir Elton voices his support for Abel Tesfaye with a lo-res pic on Instagram.
November 25, 2020
Playlist
Lee Paradise’s Sounds Behind “The Fink”
On his forthcoming solo debut, the Hooded Fang vocalist experiments with a wide array of sounds, which he cites inspiration for here.
November 24, 2020
Daniel Avery Shares Aquatic New Single “Petrol Blue”
The loose track follows the electronic musician’s “Love + Light” LP released over the summer.
November 24, 2020
Playlist
Emily Edrosa Shares a Playlist of Influences on Her New Record “Another Wave Is Coming”
The New Zealand songwriter shares how The Durutti Column and The Sound inspired her new LP, which drops tomorrow.
November 19, 2020
Izaak Opatz Gives Us What We All Need Now, Which Is a Cover of Dierks Bentley’s “Drunk on a Plane”
The track will appear on the songwriter’s covers LP “Hot & Heavy-Handed,” out December 11.
November 19, 2020
Track by Track
Hypoluxo Break Down Their Self-Titled Record Track by Track
The Brooklyn post-punk ensemble quartet on the service industry jobs and awkward Christmas parties that formed their eponymous LP.
November 19, 2020
Playlist
Lambchop’s Recent Departures Playlist
Kurt Wagner compiles a list of his favorite tracks from artists we’ve lost this year.
November 18, 2020
Mamalarky Give Us a Tour of the Four Corners of Atlanta Craigslist’s Missed Connections Section
Ahead of the release of their self-titled debut this Friday, the fourpiece get acquainted with their new city.
November 18, 2020
Stream Soft Kill’s Gloomy New Album “Dead Kids R.I.P. City” Early
Tobias Grave answers a few of our questions along with the early stream of the record officially out this Friday.
November 18, 2020
Saint Ezekiel and Moonchild’s Amber Navran Celebrate Nigerian Creatives on “Ikeja Dreaming”
The track arrives ahead of Ezekiel’s “Everything Is Under Alarm” EP, out December 4.
November 18, 2020
Vic Mensa to Host Sleepout in Order to Raise Money for Chicago’s Homeless Population
Kicking off Thursday night with a candlelight vigil outside of SaveMoneySaveLife’s office, the initiative will also be live streamed.
November 17, 2020
Film + TV
Watch Eric Andre Torture JPEGMAFIA, Lil Yachty, and Trippie Redd on “Rapper Warrior Ninja”
Murs and Zack Fox also appeared on the “Eric Andre Show” bit.
November 17, 2020
Burr Oak Observe the Changing Seasons on “Flower Garden”
It’s the second single from Savanna Dickhut’s forthcoming debut record, “Late Bloomer.”
November 17, 2020
Anna McClellan Shares Her Favorite Father/Daughter Records Releases
Ahead of the release of “I saw first light,” the songwriter shares four records that best define the label for her.
November 16, 2020
Melvins’ Dale Crover Channels Kesey, The Cramps, and Kiké Hernández in His “I Can’t Help You There” Video
The drummer’s sophomore solo LP is out January 15 via Joyful Noise.
November 16, 2020
Reviews
jesu, “Terminus”
Justin Broadrick reflects upon this grey, dragging moment in history, highlighting the beauty we tend to ignore.
November 13, 2020
Track by Track
Molchat Doma Break Down Their Brutalist New LP “Monument” Track by Track
The Belarusian coldwave trio detail their third album, out today via Sacred Bones.
November 13, 2020
