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.
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.
The Cribs, Selling a Vibe
With the help of producer Patrick Wimberly, the Yorkshire post-punk revivalists both open wide and tighten up their taut instrumental skills and melody-making on their ninth album.
Dry Cleaning, Secret Love
With the help of producer Cate Le Bon, the South London quartet’s third album sands down their jagged post-punk edges into smooth, surreal pebbles of magical realism.
Natania Reed
Voodoo Music + Arts Experience / photo by Keith Alan Morris
While a flooded Saturday gave way to a cancelled Sunday, this year’s Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans managed to maintain a little of that old magic.
What happens when you combine slick, modern Swedish aesthetics with a classically American designer? Um, these headphones. After collaborating with Pendleton…
Iggy Pop x Sailor Jerry collaboration / photo by Mick Rock
It seems like every day a new collaboration is popping up in the fashion world, and today is no exception….
2014. Beyonce + Topshop Logo
Prepare your wallets—Queen Bey has joined forces with British retailer Topshop to launch a global activewear line. Sending the fashion (and…
2014. Hex Legion line promo photo
It’s the modern age, folks, and even if you plan on “getting away from it all” this weekend in the…
Margareta van den Bosch and Alexander Wang / Wang x H&M release
Though the line doesn’t hit stores until November 6—and best believe we’re counting down the days—Alexander Wang’s on-off collaboration with…
