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.
Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore, Tragic Magic
Pairing early modern harp and vintage analog synths, the duo cope with disaster by forging soothing atmospheric compositions fueled by their unique creative connection.
Westside Cowboy, So Much Country ’Till We Get There
The buzzy Manchester group’s new EP doubles down on affability with five tracks of straightforward indie rock coursing with charm and easy-going, edgeless quirks.
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.
Will Schube
The songwriter shares the lead single from her latest album, which drops February 27.
The song comes paired with its companion piece, “The Hardest Thing,” which features the late Tony Allen.
The Norwegian pop star’s Mexico City performance is set to arrive in cinemas on March 4.
Taking place July 17 – 19 at Oakland’s Mosswood Park, the fest will also see sets from The Spits, Wednesday, and Jackie & Judy—a.k.a Fred Armisen, Corin Tucker, and Carrie Brownstein playing songs by the Ramones.
The rap duo made up of Injury Reserve emcee RiTchie and producer Parker Corey will drop their first LP via deadAir on January 30.
The collaboration will arrive on March 13 via Backwoodz.
The jazz composer’s latest solo album will be released on March 6.
The Sonic Youth co-founder’s third release under her own name will arrive on March 13 via Matador.
The Chili Peppers bassist made the album with modern jazz stalwarts Josh Johnson, Anna Butterss, Jeff Parker, and Deantoni Parks.
The songwriter’s follow-up to 2023’s The King will be released on March 13 via 4AD.
The Napa Valley festival is set for May 22 – 24.
The songwriter’s fifth album will arrive March 27 via Mute Records.
The band is also gearing up for their debut SNL performance.
Noah Rauchwerk’s new LP Shark River will arrive on January 16.
The duo’s debut album Big Disgrace will arrive on March 13 via their new label home.
“‘Always the Same’ needed a little more elbow room than the album would allow,” said the singer about the new single.
The album features contributions from Jay Som, Sen Morimoto, Macie Stewart, and Porches’ Aaron Maine.
For the First Time, Again will be released on January 30 via Rough Trade Records.
The Swedish pop star’s new LP will arrive in March.
The ceremony is set for January 27 at Hollywood’s Chaplin Studios.
