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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Kim Gordon, Play Me
Fully embracing the trashy SoundCloud-era internet aesthetic as she raps, sings, and shreds over industrial clatter, this is the sound of an artist who’s still inspired by the cutting edge at 72.
The Notwist, News From Planet Zombie
This folksy, brassy new iteration of the German trio excels at melodies that yearn and churn with melancholy—yet still manages something celebratory.
Minnesota Artists United Against ICE, Melt ICE
This gigantic comp album featuring 110 Minnesotan artists raising funds for immigrant communities terrorized by ICE may also happen to be where you find your new favorite band.
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Mogwai Drop “Fanzine Made of Flesh” Ahead of New Album “The Bad Fire”
The post-rockers’s eleventh LP is set to arrive on January 24.
January 07, 2025
Japanese Breakfast Announces New Album, Shares Lead Single “Orlando in Love”
The Blake Mills–produced For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) is set to arrive on March 21 via Dead Oceans.
January 07, 2025
The 38th Tibet House Benefit to Feature Performances From Laurie Anderson, Gogol Bordello, and Arooj Aftab
The Carnegie Hall event is scheduled for March 3.
December 19, 2024
Kendrick Lamar’s “Section.80” Era Cut “Money Without Me” Is (Perhaps Illicitly) Available to Stream
The song is currently in YouTube purgatory due to a copyright claim.
December 18, 2024
IDLES Recruit Danny Brown for “POP POP POP” Remix
The group originally recruited the rapper to perform the track live at Glastonbury this year.
December 17, 2024
Aphex Twin Is Back with Another New Surprise Project, “Music From the Merch Desk (2016 – 2023)”
Come for 38 new songs, stay for the tremendous album art.
December 17, 2024
In Conversation
Lauren Mayberry on the Theatricality, Darkness, and Feminism at the Core of “Vicious Creature”
The CHVRCHES vocalist shares how she aimed for a more biting, character-driven narrative to her newly released solo debut.
December 16, 2024
Art & Culture
John C. Reilly Is Bringing “Mister Romantic” to Hollywood Forever Cemetery for Valentine’s Day
The show is set for February 14 at the Masonic Lodge.
December 12, 2024
Pulp
Pulp Sign to Rough Trade Records
The label has managed the group for over 30 years.
December 12, 2024
Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova to Debut “Punk’s Not Dead” Show in LA
Another recent exhibit from the renegade artist was recently damaged.
December 12, 2024
Julien Baker and TORRES Share “Sugar in the Tank” on “The Tonight Show”
The duo debuted the new collaborative track ahead of their show in NYC tonight.
December 11, 2024
Big Freedia, jasmine.4.t, and HEAL Lead Latest Group of Artists Set for SXSW 2025
The music portion of the Texas tradition is set for March 10 – 15.
December 11, 2024
Yasiin Bey Details “Money Christmas” Livestream Concert
Set for December 15, the virtual show will see the rapper formerly known as Mos Def debuting his first new solo music in five years.
December 10, 2024
Empire of the Sun Announce “Ask That God” North American Tour
The Australian duo will begin the run on April 23 in Detroit.
December 10, 2024
photo by urika’s bedroom
Breaking
urika’s bedroom Is Letting the Music Do the Talking
The anonymous songwriter shares how they aim to engage the listener’s imagination with their debut solo record, Big Smile, Black Mire.
December 09, 2024
First Listen
Lapgan Celebrates His Very Big Year with Very Big New “History the Remix” EP
The five-track project sees the producer recruiting some of his favorite artists to rework his songs.
December 06, 2024
Iggy Pop Drops Live Version of “The Passenger” Ahead of Montreux Release
Recorded at Stravinsky Hall, the live album will be released on January 24.
December 05, 2024
Sky Ferreira Is Back with a Single for New A24 Movie “Babygirl”
“Leash” will be featured in the new Nicole Kidman thriller set to hit theaters on Christmas day.
December 05, 2024
Playlist
White Denim’s Multitudes-Containing “12” Influences Playlist
James Petralli shares 10 tracks that influenced his twelfth album, which arrives this week via Bella Union.
December 05, 2024
First Listen
Fatboi Sharif and DRIVEBY Team Up for Delirious Noise Anthem “Malik”
Don’t turn this thing on before bed time.
December 05, 2024
