Celebrate our tenth anniversary with the biggest issue we’ve ever made. FLOOD 13 features 252 pages 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.
Reviews
See All 
Depeche Mode, Memento Mori: Mexico City
The live album tied to the new-wave icons’ new concert film shows how a lifelong band persists through loss while maturing their dusky music and a deep connection to their audience.
Prince & The Revolution, Around the World in a Day [40th Anniversary Edition]
Besides its crystal-clear sound, the draw for this expanded singles collection is its curios such as the 22-minute “America” and Prince’s serpentine contribution to the We Are the World album.
La Luz, Extra! Extra!
Reworking tracks from 2024’s News of the Universe LP, Shana Cleveland emphasizes themes of change, non-determinism, and acceptance on an EP that aptly feels a little lonely.
Soren Baker
Articles
See All 
Load More
Bas and The Hics on Finding Clarity with “Melanchronica”
The Sudanese-American emcee and English pop duo discuss the “melting pot” of sound they developed over nearly a decade that resulted in their debut collaborative LP, out now via Dreamville.
June 20, 2025
In Conversation
Bootsy Collins on Unifying Funkateers Old and New
The funk icon shares how his new record Album of the Year #1 Funkateer aims to integrate the soulful music of his ’70s output with the sounds of the ever-changing present.
June 16, 2025
d4vd on Getting His Flowers with Debut Album “Withered”
The 20-year-old songwriter talks moving on from his “rose” era as he shifts the focus of his music to personal experiences.
April 23, 2025
Mathematics and Wu-Tang Clan Are Making History with Their Record Store Day Edition of “Black Samson”
Along with Ruffnation’s Chris Schwartz and Macroverse’s Bennett Phillips, the producer breaks down the new RSD release and its one-of-one original artwork for each of its 5,000 individual copies.
April 11, 2025
Essay
Kendrick Lamar Pushes Rap (and Album Release Strategies) Forward Again with “GNX”
The Compton rapper surprise-released his sixth studio album last Friday with no warning.
November 25, 2024
EventsIn Conversation
DJ Battlecat on Honoring the Life of J Dilla with the Upcoming DILLA JAZZ Celebration
The producer talks working with other A-list collaborators to deliver a unique homage to the instrumental hip-hop icon on July 18 at The Ford in LA.
July 12, 2024
Breaking
Gloss Up Is Finding the Right Type of Beat
The Memphis rapper discusses the hands-on approach she employed while making her latest album, Shades of Gloss.
November 06, 2023
In Conversation
DJ Muggs on Continuing to Push Boundaries with “Soul Assassins 3: Death Valley”
The Cypress Hill producer shares how he kept things fresh on the latest installment of his album series and the psychedelic film that accompanies it.
October 11, 2023
In Conversation
Atmosphere on Taking the Bold Stance That Things Just Might Be OK with Their New Album
Although created during a tumultuous time, Slug and Ant open up about the optimism of their latest collection of songs, So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously.
May 03, 2023
In Conversation
The Staying Power of Little Brother’s “The Listening”
Ahead of their headlining tour celebrating the LP, Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh detail why their debut stands as both a time capsule and a timeless record 20 years after its release.
March 01, 2023
In Conversation
Cakes da Killa Is Here to Hypnotize You
The New Jersey rapper deftly explores the dual reality of his pulsating new project Svengali.
November 21, 2022
Art & Culture
Meet Sunny Choi and Ali Acuna Flores, Red Bull BC One World National Finals Winners
Ahead of the World Finals in November, we caught up with the B-girl and B-boy winners from last month’s Red Bull cypher in LA.
October 04, 2022
In Conversation
Decoding Danger Mouse & Black Thought’s “Cheat Codes”
The genre-bending producer and revered lyricist detail the innovative beats and next-level rhymes that populate their first full-length collaboration.
August 12, 2022
Jahi Sundance on Finding Freedom Behind the Turntable
The DJ looks back on the career path that led him to working with Robert Glasper, HBO, and the LA Phil, and shares where he’s headed from here.
June 29, 2022
Breaking
Jayson Cash Wants His Art to Be More Than Just Music
The West Coast rapper discusses his measured, purposeful approach to Read the Room.
June 15, 2022
Breaking
Ben Reilly Demands Your Attention
With imaginative videos, layered sonics, and next-level lyricism, the rapper dazzles throughout his Freelance project.
June 02, 2022
In Conversation
August 08 on Confronting Fear and Leaning Into Bad Decisions on “Seasick”
The LA-based crooner explains how music helps him navigate life’s emotional ebbs and flows.
May 20, 2022
In Conversation
Dezzy Hollow’s New Twist on Funk
We chat with the Oceanside, California rapper about blending old-school funk, modern slang, and Southern Cali swag on One Nation Under the Funk.
May 02, 2022
In Conversation
Big K.R.I.T., Smoke DZA, and Girl Talk on Teaming Up for “Full Court Press” with Wiz Khalifa
The three rappers have worked together for years—now they’ve collaborated with producer Gregg Gillis for a powerful debut album.
April 08, 2022
Portrait Session with Derrick Hodge. Photographed in Los Angeles on 10.12.21. For Flood Magazine’s L.A. issue.
Derrick Hodge Is Putting in the Work
The composer discusses his journey from New Jersey to LA, where he’s collaborated with H.E.R., Common, and Christina Aguilera on their Hollywood Bowl performances with the LA Phil, in addition to serving as lead conductor/orchestrator at this year’s Academy Awards.
March 28, 2022
