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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Hear Lupe Fiasco, Open Mike Eagle, and Joseph Chilliams’ Freestyle Tributes to MF DOOM
Raps inspired by the late emcee have been pouring in since it was revealed that the underground legend passed away in late 2020.
January 05, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Jenny Owen Youngs Cover Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” in Maine for “Neighborhoods”
The songwriter celebrates a recent move to the East Coast by performing the track in the town of Kittery.
January 05, 2021
Signal Boost
Signal Boost: 15 Tracks from December 2020 You Should Know
The month’s most discourse-worthy singles, according to our Senior Editor.
January 04, 2021
Signal Boost
Signal Boost: 15 More Tracks from 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 months.
December 22, 2020
Neighborhoods
Watch Shamir Play “Diet” in Front of His House in Philadelphia for “Neighborhoods”
The track is from the songwriter’s self-titled record, released back in October.
December 15, 2020
Taking Meds’ New “Unplug” Video Lands Somewhere Between “The Hurt Locker” and “Blair Witch”
The song comes from the East Coast punks’ “The Meds You Deserve” EP released earlier this year.
December 14, 2020
Track by Track
BOYO Breaks Down Their Meditative LP “Alone Together in Los Angeles,” Track by Track
Robert Tilden walks us through their second album of 2020, which is out today via Park the Van.
December 11, 2020
Sun June Set a Noir Narrative to Dance in Their “Bad Girl” Video
Vocalist Laura Colwell also answers questions about the new tune and the “bigger, fatter, sadder” record it will appear on.
December 10, 2020
Editrix Announce Debut LP “Tell Me I’m Bad” via Exploding in Sound, Share “Chelsea”
The group featuring members of Birthing Hips, Landowner, and Tortured Skull will release the album on February 5.
December 08, 2020
Playlist
Hear Your Old Droog’s Playlist of Influences for “Dump YOD: Krutoy Edition”
The Brooklyn emcee cites Eddie Van Halen, Beethoven, and Toto as just a few of the record’s many disparate references.
December 07, 2020
Track by Track
Calexico Break Down Their New Holiday Album “Seasonal Shift” Track by Track
Joey Burns walks us through each song on his band’s latest project, out today via ANTI- Records.
December 04, 2020
Track by Track
Ryan Hemsworth Breaks Down His Collaborative Debut as Quarter-Life Crisis
The EP featuring members of Hand Habits, Hop Along, and Hovvdy is out today via Saddle Creek.
December 04, 2020
In Conversation
In Conversation: Tim Kinsella and Christopher Salveter Talk Joan of Arc, Judson Claiborne, and The Fruit Stare Podcast
The Chicago artists catch up after a long, strange—yet creatively fruitful—year.
December 03, 2020
Black Wing Confronts Wounded Pride and Self-Hatred on “Choir of Assholes”
Have a Nice Life’s Dan Barrett answers a few questions about his latest single and the new LP it appears on.
December 03, 2020
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
