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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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.
Converge, Hum of Hurt
Released just a few months after the more metal-leaning Love Is Not Enough, the Boston group course-corrects by balancing the scales with hardcore on their second LP of 2026.
horsegiirL, Nature Is Healing
The debut from Berlin-based enigma Stella Stallion is a dance record filled with synths, heavy bass, and the traditional beeps and bloops—yet somehow it also feels organic and alive.
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Dehd to Go Full Whitman on New LP “Poetry,” Share First Single “Mood Ring”
The band’s fifth record will arrive May 10 via Fat Possum.
January 31, 2024
Treefort Music Fest Announces Third Wave of Artists, Joining Armand Hammer, Ty Segall, Dry Cleaning, and More
The five-day event featuring over 400 artists is scheduled for March 20-24 in downtown Boise.
January 31, 2024
Hear Paramore Cover “Burning Down the House” Ahead of A24’s Upcoming “Stop Making Sense” Tribute Comp
Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense will also include covers by Lorde, Toro y Moi, The National, Jean Dawson, and more.
January 31, 2024
girl in red Is Doing It Again, Baby (Releasing an Album)
I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY! will arrive April 12 via Columbia Records, with lead single “Too Much” preceding it on February 9.
January 30, 2024
Film & TVFilm + TV News
“Kneecap” Wins Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival
“We are delighted to have such an award bestowed upon the first Irish language film at Sundance,” the titular band said.
January 30, 2024
Digital Cover
The Last Dinner Party: Prelude to a Takeover
In our latest digital cover story, the London-based rockers discuss making their generation-defining vision clear with their debut album Prelude to Ecstasy.
January 30, 2024
Future Islands Announce North American Tour, Release Video for “The Thief”
The band’s US run will begin on June 19 in Boston.
January 30, 2024
Reviews
Benny the Butcher, “Everybody Can’t Go”
On his Def Jam debut, the Buffalo artist positions himself as a superstar emcee both within his crew and among rap greats, using Griselda as an assist rather than a crutch.
January 26, 2024
Empress Of Announces New Album “For Your Consideration,” Recruits MUNA for “What’s Love”
The new record from Lorely Rodriguez will arrive on March 22.
January 25, 2024
HEALTH Debut Waifu Dance Team in “Children of Sorrow” Video
The video premiered on go-to anime destination Crunchyroll.
January 25, 2024
Shannon & the Clams Return with New LP “The Moon Is in the Wrong Place,” Share Title Track
The band’s new album will arrive on May 10 vis Easy Eye Sound.
January 25, 2024
Justice Announce New LP “Hyperdrama,” Recruit Tame Impala for “One Night/All Night”
The duo also shared another new single entitled “Generator” from their first record in eight years.
January 24, 2024
Art & Culture
The Brooklyn Museum Announces Paul McCartney Photography Exhibit
Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm will arrive in New York on May 3.
January 23, 2024
Tokyo Police Club Are Breaking Up, Announce Final Show in Toronto
The band’s last gig is set for November 29.
January 23, 2024
Heems Announces Return with “LAFANDAR” LP, Shares Single “Accent” Featuring Saul Williams
The former Das Racist emcee has also launched a brand called Veena.
January 23, 2024
Reviews
glass beach, “plastic death”
Whereas their debut was all power-pop choruses and group sing-alongs, the LA-based art-rock troupe’s follow-up is much more insular, nervy, and contemplative.
January 19, 2024
CHAI Are Breaking Up
The band will call it quits after one last run of shows in Japan in March.
January 18, 2024
Real Estate Share ’90s Sitcom-Inspired “Haunted World,” Announce Daniels-Only Release Show
The band’s NYC concert to celebrate the release is free…if your name has a “Daniel” in it.
January 18, 2024
Film & TVFilm + TV News
“The Vince Staples Show” Gets Release Date and First Trailer
The new series from the Long Beach rapper will premiere on February 15 on Netflix.
January 17, 2024
Adrianne Lenker Goes Solo on “Sadness as a Gift,” Announces New LP “Bright Future”
The Big Thief frontperson’s new album will arrive on March 22 via 4AD.
January 17, 2024
