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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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.
Fucked Up, Year of the Goat
Made up of two nearly half-hour tracks, the hardcore experimentalists’ latest is artistically commendable and consistently intriguing, even if it tends to test the listener’s patience.
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First Listen
Gabe ’Nandez Keeps the Coffee Hot on New Single “Cortado”
The New York-based artist’s new album H.T. III is out on September 20 via POW Recordings.
September 12, 2023
Track by Track
Jalen Ngonda Walks Us Through His Soulful Debut Album “Come Around and Love Me”
The London-based songwriter’s record is out now via Daptone.
September 08, 2023
In Conversation
Long Live Anjimile
The North Carolina–based songwriter discusses his new LP The King, which shapes old demos into a cohesive narrative singularly soundtracked by guitar.
September 07, 2023
Playlist
Yussef Dayes’ “Black Classical Music” Influences Playlist
Ahead of the release of his solo debut this Friday, the drummer and composer shares 11 tracks—within the realm of jazz and beyond—that inspired him.
September 06, 2023
Breaking
Kah-Lo Is Feeling It All
The Nigerian hip-house songwriter discusses her debut album pain/pleasure, a sparkling testament to the power of perseverance.
September 05, 2023
Hear Jeff Rosenstock’s New Album “HELLMODE” a Day Early
The project was originally set to arrive tomorrow, September 1.
August 31, 2023
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midwxst, “e3”
On his major label debut, the Indiana-raised artist is confident, heartbroken, and positively raging over some of the best pop-rap crossover beats you’ll ever hear.
August 30, 2023
The Kills Explore New Sonic Territory on “103”
The duo have also announced their sixth album, God Games, which is out on October 27 via Domino Records.
August 30, 2023
Beirut Announces New Album “Hadsel,” Shares “So Many Plans”
Zach Condon’s new album will be released on November 10 via his own Pompeii Records.
August 30, 2023
Poolside Recruits Cut Copy’s Ben Browning for “Ride with You”
The track will be featured on Jeffrey Paradise’s forthcoming album Blame It All on Love.
August 29, 2023
Mitski Announces Early Listening Party for New LP Paired with Film Screenings
The screenings are set for September 7 in movie theaters across the globe—a week before The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We officially drops.
August 29, 2023
Oneohtrix Point Never Brings a Pair of Crash Test Dummies to Life in Video for New Single “A Barely Lit Path”
Daniel Lopatin’s new album Again will arrive on September 29 via Warp Records.
August 29, 2023
Track by Track
Yeek Walks Us Through His Heady-Yet-Joyful New LP “Future Reference”
The LA-based alt-R&B musician talks working with Raveena, Paris Texas, Erik Bodin of Little Dragon, and more on his follow-up to 2021’s Valencia.
August 29, 2023
First Listen
Katy Kirby Shares an Ode to Unnatural Tendencies with New Single “Cubic Zirconia”
We spoke with Kirby about her first track released through her new label home of ANTI- Records.
August 29, 2023
Track by Track
SPELLLING Walks Us Through Her New LP of Reinterpretations “SPELLLING & the Mystery School”
With the LP out now via Sacred Bones, Chrystia Cabral shares the origins of both the original tracks from her first three records and their re-recordings.
August 25, 2023
Non-Musical Influences
5 Non-Musical Influences on jaboukie’s Debut Album “All who can’t hear must feel”
The comedian, writer, and former Daily Show correspondent shares how everything from field recordings to the local deli inspired his pop-rap LP, out today via Interscope.
August 25, 2023
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Olivia Rodrigo Cites Jack White, St. Vincent, and Kathleen Hanna as “GUTS” Mentors
The “drivers license” singer will release the new LP on September 8.
August 24, 2023
illuminati hotties Is Officially Part of the “Star Wars” Extended Universe
Sarah Tudzin is featured on the song “Igyah Kah” from the new Disney+ series Ahsoka.
August 24, 2023
Public Enemy and Ice-T to Headline The National Celebration of Hip-Hop in DC
The concert will take place on Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7 at West Potomac Park on the National Mall.
August 23, 2023
Oneohtrix Point Never Announces New Album “Again”
The latest project from Daniel Lopatin will arrive on September 29 via Warp Records.
August 23, 2023
