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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The sequel to the Britpop-era War Child comp couldn’t have arrived at a better time, with its guest-filled track list embodying the charity’s mission of healing in the midst of global violence.
Shabaka, Of the Earth
The spiritual jazz musician’s third solo album rejects the distant cosmos and murky recesses of history in favor of the strange melodies and wondrous rhythms of human existence.
Harry Styles, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.
The sequel to the 2022 Album of the Year GRAMMY winner is another radical genre shape-shift for a pop star who refuses to settle for just another EDM album.
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Green Day Share New Single “Look Ma, No Brains,” Reveal 2024 Tour Supporting Acts
Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, The Linda Lindas, The Hives, and more will join the tour.
November 02, 2023
TORRES Returns with New Single and Video “I got the fear”
Mackenzie Scott’s sixth album What an enormous room will arrive on January 26 via Merge.
November 01, 2023
Sharon Van Etten Shares “Close to You” From “The Buccaneers” Soundtrack
The song was co-written with Courtney Barnett and produced by Warpaint’s Stella Mozgawa.
November 01, 2023
PJ Harvey, Kali Uchis, Blondshell, The Armed, and More Set for Roskilde Festival 2024
The 52nd edition of the Danish non-profit event is scheduled to take place between June 29 and July 6.
October 31, 2023
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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
