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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Butthole Surfers, After the Astronaut
The noise rockers’ long-shelved follow-up to Electriclarryland arrives as a fascinating artifact of a band caught between self-sabotage and the lure of commercial pop accessibility.
Sierra Spirit, Rodeo Clown
On her latest EP, the Native songwriter blends personal and ancestral histories with soft-plucked steel string and powwow drumming to create a shimmering portrait of her heritage.
Warning, Rituals of Shame
The pummeling hypnotism of the doom-metal band’s first new material in 20 years still feels perfectly matched to Patrick Walker’s pained howls and Vantablack-hued emotions.
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The Killers’ Brandon Flowers and New Order Lead Ian Curtis Livestream Tribute Lineup
The event commemorates the 40th anniversary of Curtis’ death.
May 13, 2020
WATCH: Tony Hawk, Jack Black, and Mark Mothersbaugh Play Devo’s “Freedom of Choice”
The supergroup came together for the new reboots of “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater” 1 and 2.
May 12, 2020
Nirvana, Siouxsie and the Banshees, David Bowie and Hundreds More Peel Sessions Hit YouTube
Find Sessions from artists ranging from A Guy Called Gerald to XTC.
May 11, 2020
LISTEN: Denzel Curry Drops Surprise Freestyle “IM JUST SAYIN THO”
Quarantine certainly hasn’t affected the Miami rapper’s flow, which is in top form on the new track.
May 08, 2020
WATCH: Soccer Mommy Hits the Road in 8-Bit Video Tour for “crawling in my skin”
Sophie Allison and her band rock five major North American cities in the 8-bit clips.
May 07, 2020
The Genius of Kraftwerk’s Florian Schneider in 5 Amazing Videos
From 1970s sonic freak-outs to songs made in protest against ocean pollution.
May 06, 2020
Bikini Kill’s Kathleen Hanna Will Record a Mother’s Day Message for Your Mom
The riot grrrl legend is raising money for the non-profit Peace Sisters.
May 05, 2020
New Musicians’ Union Goes to Congress for COVID-19 Relief
Members of Charly Bliss, Sonic Youth, Diet Cig, and more signed a letter to Congress from the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers.
May 04, 2020
Erykah Badu and Jill Scott Set Date for Instagram Live Track Battle
The two neo-soul superstars will face off for the next big Verzuz matchup.
May 01, 2020
Dua Lipa Is Hosting a Virtual Prom for High School Seniors
The English pop star will make missing out on senior prom due to COVID-19 suck a little less.
April 30, 2020
St. Vincent Hits the Showers for New Artist Spotlight Podcast
“Shower Sessions” features emerging artists talking and performing…in a bathroom.
April 29, 2020
Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge’s UFO Videos Published by Pentagon
The wacky outer space guy from Blink-182 isn’t so wacky after all.
April 28, 2020
The Original Amoeba Music Hollywood Location Is Permanently Closed
The iconic record store will “hopefully” open a new location in the fall.
April 27, 2020
WATCH: Nick Cave Launches Bad Seed TeeVee on YouTube
Tune in for performances, interviews, videos, and more from Cave.
April 24, 2020
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Robyn Kicks Off #OnMyOwn TikTok Dance Challenge
The Swedish pop star finally gives us a good reason to download TikTok.
April 23, 2020
Marianne Faithfull Has Recovered from Coronavirus
The 73-year-old singer spent more than three weeks in the hospital due to the virus.
April 22, 2020
WATCH: Danny Elfman Shares Social Isolation Version of Oingo Boingo’s “Running on a Treadmill”
With his Coachella performance derailed by coronavirus, Elfman revisits the classics.
April 21, 2020
Purple Snow: Prince’s Legacy in 2020
On the fourth anniversary of the Purple One’s death, the last song on “Parade” feels oddly relevant.
April 21, 2020
Chromatics Claim “Dear Tommy” Is Really Coming Out This Time
Listen to the latest track, “Teacher,” from the long-awaited album.
April 17, 2020
WATCH: Freddie Gibbs Rides with Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes on “Nightrider”
The rapper elevates the “What Kinda Music” single with his verse.
April 16, 2020
