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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Remember Sports, The Refrigerator
The Philly indie rockers take stock of everything on the shelves with a revitalized fifth LP that feels like a lifetime of growth reaching a critical mass.
The Nude Party, Look Who’s Back
The seven-piece rockers’ latest record serves as a sonic wayback machine to a moment when rock ’n’ roll was nothing more than a good time.
Colossal Rains, Feral Sorrow
The Blacklisted offshoot’s debut album embraces the joy of hardcore while dipping into something doomier with haunting production that eschews bright and clean sounds.
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First Listen
Alivenique Dedicates Her New Single “Year of the Statement” to the Provocateurs
Ali Beletic shares the radio-rock-by-way-of-hyperpop title track from her forthcoming album.
February 25, 2022
Floating Room Contemplates Arson on Pop-Leaning New Single “Firetruck”
The single arrives ahead of Maya Stoner’s new EP “Shima,” which drops November 12 via Famous Class Records.
November 01, 2021
Nylon Smile Give Themselves Away on Double-Single “Conduit” and “We Don’t Need a Reason”
The tracks from LA-based multi-instrumentalist Nikolas Soelter arrive with a brief Q&A.
September 28, 2021
Boy Scouts Ruminate on Anxiety and Community on New Single “A Lot to Ask”
The track arrives today alongside a playful visual and a brief Q&A with frontperson Taylor Vick.
September 21, 2021
Flower Crown Step Out of Their Comfort Zone on Infectious New Single “The Billy”
The Pittsburgh dream pop collective’s third album “Heat” arrives September 24 via Crafted Sounds.
September 02, 2021
The Convenience Give Up Control in Their “Accelerator (Pts I + II)” Video
The Video Age members’ debut LP “Accelerator” is out October 22 via Winspear.
August 25, 2021
Rave Ami Come to Terms with Consumerism on New Single “Saints on Silver”
The self proclaimed loudest rock ’n’ roll band in Pittsburgh tease their new single, which officially drops tomorrow.
August 17, 2021
In Conversation
In Conversation: Foxing Embrace Pop While Pondering the Universe
Conor Murphy talks inspiration and collaboration ahead of the release of “Draw Down the Moon.”
August 05, 2021
Le Pain Introduce Their Mid-Century Charm with “Troisième Groupe”
Featuring members of Yucky Duster and Public Practice, the LA-based group’s debut album will arrive later this year.
July 20, 2021
BRNDA Turn Their Frustration Into a Game Show on New Single “Perfect World”
The D.C. punks’ new album “Do You Like Salt?” arrives August 20 via Crafted Sounds.
July 15, 2021
Reviews
Olivia Kaplan, “Tonight Turns to Nothing”
The LA songwriter’s debut feels more indebted to Hollywood’s dingy strip malls than the city’s striking natural setting or skyline.
July 14, 2021
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Dean Blunt, “Black Metal 2”
At once earthy and metropolitan, “Black Metal 2” is as enigmatic as the best records in Blunt’s discography.
July 07, 2021
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Sweet Trip, “A Tiny House, in Secret Speeches, Polar Equals”
The Bay Area underground favorites’ first album in over a decade is their stiffest, most familiar release to date.
June 15, 2021
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Pardoner, “Came Down Different”
Snarky and self aware, depressed but electrifying, this record’s heady songwriting contains multitudes.
June 03, 2021
Noah Britton Enlists Phil Elverum on the Somber, Heartfelt “Wings”
The single arrives ahead of Britton’s “I Love You” EP, which drops June 18.
May 18, 2021
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Body Meat, “Year of the Orc”
The latest EP from the Philly glitch-pop experimentalist is like Mentos in Diet Coke.
May 04, 2021
In Conversation
In Conversation: Crumb Talk Making Colorful Music in Dark Times
The Brooklyn-based four piece on their newly released second LP “Ice Melt” and staying independent.
May 03, 2021
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Moontype, “Bodies of Water”
The Chicago trio’s knack for uplifting lyricism and energetic arrangements sets them apart from their peers.
April 12, 2021
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Lunarette, “Clair de Lunarette”
Released at the dawn of a verdant, hopeful spring, this debut EP shimmers with the golden glow of nostalgia.
April 07, 2021
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Jane Inc., “Number One”
The solo debut from U.S. Girls’ Carlyn Bezic packs a glamorous punch while simultaneously flaunting an ominous energy.
March 24, 2021
