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.
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.
Various artists, Passages: Artists in Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers
These unheard tracks from Dirty Projectors, Daniel Lopatin, and more are hushed and raw, all crafted with the idea of evoking a sense of home to highlight those whose own are at risk.
HEALTH, Conflict DLC
The noise-rockers’ sixth LP is a full-on rush of nihilistic energy, a shattered disco ball serving as the perfect encapsulation of a world decimated by capitalistic greed at the expense of humanity.
Scott T. Sterling
UK actress Suki Waterhouse stars in this wild ride to see Julian Casablancas and company in concert.
The shape-shifting DJ/producer looks pretty comfy in the role of “good ol’ boy.”
The legendary 1979 debut will be celebrated with red vinyl and a white t-shirt featuring the iconic cover.
Listen to the title track from the Jeff Tweedy–produced LP that’s slated for a fall release.
The funky remake of the 1984 classic takes David Lee Roth and company straight to a funky fun dance floor.
MTV, VH1, and teen movie favs circa the ’00s get LGBTQ makeovers.
This is the third track from the Aussie band’s forthcoming full-length, “Langata.”
The Rapture co-founder returns with a new take on the early-’00s disco-punk sound.
A$AP Rocky at Camp Flog Gnaw / photo by Rozette Rago
Megan Thee Stallion, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, and Blueface are also slated for the SoCal street festival.
Johnny Marr
How the famous “O.P.P.” rappers literally changed the life of The Smiths’ founding guitarist.
Japanese Breakfast / photo by Carlo Cavaluzzi
“Essentially” is the first new Japanese Breakfast track in two years, made after a stint at the W Hotel in Bali.
The Patrick Carney–produced husband and wife musical duo are set to join The Black Keys on tour.
It’s the first track from the Ohio band’s aptly titled new album, “Let’s Rock.”
It’s the latest song from the band’s forthcoming album, “Rarest of Birds,” due for release this summer.
The UK 2 Tone legends are being recognized by the city, because LA knows what’s up.
The British feminist post-hardcore punk band brings #MeToo to the UK music industry with their latest track.
The emerging pop queen and her flute are ready to rock across America for the rest of the year.
Florence + the Machine / photo by Laura Studarus / photo by Laura Studarus
“Jenny of Oldstones” debuted over the end credits of the HBO show’s most recent episode.
The Detroit techno icons will feature unreleased tracks tested at a recent Valencia Boiler Room set.
The new music video with her band The Devouring Mothers recreates the 1992 comedy classic as “Jane’s World.”
