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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Flying Lotus, Big Mama
A hodgepodge of electronic textures, genres, and styles, the artist’s proper debut for his own Brainfeeder label feels improvisational despite its meticulous craftsmanship.
Talking Heads, Tentative Decisions: Demos & Live
These early live recordings and studio demos of tracks familiar from the band’s first three LPs provide worthwhile peeks into the ensemble’s process as a trio.
Various artists, HELP(2)
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.
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First Listen
Kelcey Ayer Recruits Jordana and Alejandro Aranda for “Different Planets”
The Local Natives alum wrote the song on a ukulele that was gifted to his newborn son.
March 04, 2025
Dawes, Moby, Jim James, and More Set for Musicians for Fire Relief Livestream and Auction
The event is scheduled for March 6.
February 27, 2025
Garbage Announce New Album “Let All That We Imagine Be the Light”
The band’s eighth studio LP will arrive on May 30.
February 27, 2025
FKA twigs, ANOHNI and the Johnsons, and Tierra Whack Join Roskilde Lineup
The Danish festival additionally featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Doechii, Deftones, NIN, and much more is set for June 28 – July 5.
February 27, 2025
First Listen
Lindsey Rose Black Shares Meditation on Pushy Exes, “The Butcher”
The track features drums from Local Natives’ Matthew Frazier.
February 27, 2025
Jane Remover Teases New Project “Revengeseekerz,” Drops Single “Dancing with your eyes closed”
The deadAir artist will kick off their “Turn Up or Die” tour in April.
February 26, 2025
By Storm Return with New Single “Zig Zag”
The duo are also dropping an extended version of the track with remixes, new verses, and more.
February 26, 2025
Momma Pen an Ode to Friendship with New Single “Bottle Blonde”
Welcome to My Blue Sky will arrive on April 4 via Polyvinyl.
February 25, 2025
Film & TVFilm + TV News
Watch Tom Waits Perform and Read Poetry in Italian Doc Series “The Human Factor”
The eighth episode looks at the American homelessness crisis.
February 25, 2025
Model/Actriz Announce New Album “Pirouette,” Share First Single “Cinderella”
The Brooklyn band’s sophomore effort will arrive on May 2 via True Panther and Dirty Hit.
February 25, 2025
Damon Albarn, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, and Over 1,000 Other UK Artists Share AI Copyright Law Protest Comp
The collection features recordings of empty studios and performance spaces.
February 25, 2025
Jungle, Wallows, Goth Babe, and More Set for Shabang Music & Arts Festival 2025
The San Luis Obispo event will take place on May 2 and 3.
February 20, 2025
Unbelievably Cool French Children’s Choir Honors Justice with “Neverender”/“D.A.N.C.E.” Mashup
The performance came during the Victoires de la Musique award ceremony.
February 20, 2025
Blondshell Chronicles a Conflict-Free Relationship on New Single “Two Times”
Sabrina Teitelbaum’s second album If You Asked for a Picture is out May 2 via Partisan Records.
February 20, 2025
Kim Deal Shares Richard Ayoade–Directed “Big Ben Beat” Video
The Breeders band leader will begin her North American tour tomorrow.
February 20, 2025
First Listen
Leslie Jordan Opens Up Her Grandfather’s Journal on New Single “Athensville”
The song will be featured on the artist’s forthcoming LP, The Agonist.
February 20, 2025
Jensen McRae Preps New LP “I Don’t Know How but They Found Me!,” Shares “Praying for Your Downfall”
The folk singer’s sophomore album will arrive on April 25 via Dead Oceans.
February 19, 2025
Sleigh Bells Are Jingling Again as the Duo Returns with New Album “Bunky Becky Birthday Boy”
The project will arrive on April 4 via Mom+Pop.
February 19, 2025
Samia Releases New Single “Lizard,” Preps for North American Tour
Bloodless will hit stores and streamers on April 25.
February 18, 2025
EKKSTACY Teases “Forever” LP with New Single “Keep My Head Down”
The Vancouver-based songwriter’s new LP will arrive on May 16.
February 18, 2025
