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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Kelsey Lu, So Help Me God
On their second LP, Lu taps Jack Antonoff and Yves Rothman to co-produce a fascinating tapestry of pop, R&B, electronica, classical, folk, and everything avant-garde in between.
Genghis Tron, Signal Fire
The cacophony of ideas on display on the transhumanist metal band’s dystopian fourth album reflects the relentless, manic digi-present we find ourselves in today.
Vince Staples, Cry Baby
On his first release away from Def Jam, the emcee spends more time looking outward than inward, peering into a communal politic with more rock to his roll than ever before.
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Jane Remover, “Census Designated”
The hyperpop pioneer merges worlds in fascinating, surprising ways on her sophomore LP, while still making sure her vision is honored throughout the sprawling project.
October 31, 2023
MGMT Announce “Loss of Life” LP, Share “Mother Nature”
The duo’s fifth album, which features Christine and the Queens and production from Daniel Lopatin, will arrive on February 23 via Mom+Pop.
October 31, 2023
Track by Track
Flyte Take Us Track by Track Through Their Collab-Heavy Self-Titled Treatise on Relationships
The third full-length from Will Taylor and Nicolas Hill arrives in the wake of their live performance of the album single “Tough Love” with Florence Pugh.
October 27, 2023
The Beatles Announce Last Song “Now and Then,” Tease “Blue” and “Red” Albums
The track will arrive as a double A-side single with “Love Me Do” on November 2.
October 26, 2023
First Listen
Rubblebucket Share Delirious Synth-Pop Banger “Teardrops”
The duo’s new track is a rare instance in which Alex Tōth stars on lead vocals, with Kalmia Traver serving up harmonies.
October 26, 2023
Wilderado Recruit The National’s Matt Berninger for Alternate Version of “In Between”
“Matt is one of my favorite lyricists and singers of all time, plus he’s in one of the coolest bands ever,” said Wilderado’s Max Rainer.
October 25, 2023
The Flaming Lips at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA. August 5, 2023. Photo by David Iskra
Fleet Foxes, The Flaming Lips, Courtney Barnett, and More Set for High Water Festival 2024
Wayne Coyne’s band will be performing Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots in full at the Shovels & Rope–curated event next April in South Carolina.
October 25, 2023
Partisan Records Announces Reissue of DJ Rashad’s 2013 Classic “Double Cup”
The record will be pressed to limited edition gold vinyl when it’s released on December 8.
October 25, 2023
Yard Act Prep “Where’s My Utopia?” LP, Share New Single “Dream Job”
The band also announced a slew of North American, European, and UK tour dates.
October 25, 2023
Charly Bliss Share “I Need a New Boyfriend,” Unveil New-Boyfriend-Finder App
The track’s video sees the band attending a speed-dating night at the fictional Bliss Bar.
October 24, 2023
Future Islands Announce New LP “People Who Aren’t There Anymore,” Share “The Tower”
The synth-pop band’s new album will arrive on January 26 via 4AD.
October 24, 2023
First Listen
Charlie Belle Drop an Ode to Anxiety with “What Is This”
Siblings Jendayi and Gyasi Bonds pay homage to both Spike Lee and Brooklyn’s queer community in the track’s video.
October 24, 2023
First Look
Watch Exclusive Clips of Lil Yachty and Sudan Archives on “Austin City Limits” Before Their Episode Airs This Weekend
Yachty performs “drive ME crazy!” and is joined by Fousheé on “pRETTY,” while Sudan Archives brings “Selfish Soul” to the Moody Theater stage.
October 19, 2023
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Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist, “Voir Dire”
Assisted by features from MIKE and Vince Staples and some of The Alchemist’s dankest, most blunted beats, the West Coast rapper’s formula here is simple but flawlessly executed.
October 19, 2023
Caroline Polachek Shares New Single “Dang” After Debuting It on “Colbert”
The track was co-produced by Polachek, Cecile Believe, and Danny L Harle.
October 18, 2023
IDLES Announce New Album “TANGK,” Share “Dancer”
The lead single features backing vocals from LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy and Nancy Whang.
October 18, 2023
Lol Tolhurst, Budgie, and Jacknife Lee Recruit Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock for “We Got to Move”
The “absurd” song “about bugs” arrives with a video starring the collaborators along with Fred Armisen.
October 18, 2023
First Listen
Spencer Zahn Shares Triumphant Love Song “High Touch”
The multi-instrumentalist and Dawn Richard collaborator’s new album will arrive on November 17 via Cascine.
October 18, 2023
First Listen
Jaws of Love Shares Cover of Deftones’ “Change (In the House of Flies)”
The solo project of Local Natives’ Kelcey Ayer will release SLSL: Naked, a collection mostly comprised of stripped-back versions of his own songs, on November 15.
October 18, 2023
Helado Negro Announces New LP “PHASOR,” Shares Video for “LFO (Lupe Finds Oliveros)”
The Brooklyn-based songwriter’s eighth record is set to arrive February 9 via 4AD.
October 17, 2023
