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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Pairing early modern harp and vintage analog synths, the duo cope with disaster by forging soothing atmospheric compositions fueled by their unique creative connection.
Westside Cowboy, So Much Country ’Till We Get There
The buzzy Manchester group’s new EP doubles down on affability with five tracks of straightforward indie rock coursing with charm and easy-going, edgeless quirks.
Xiu Xiu, Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1
These covers capture the broad spectrum of artists who’ve inspired Jamie Stewart over the past 24 years—and prove that Xiu Xiu is able to even make Robyn sound unwaveringly dark.
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Ty Segall Announces “L.A. Recovers” Fire Benefit Covers Compilation
Artists on the release covering each other include Segall, Redd Kross, King Tuff, No Age, and Shannon & the Clams.
May 07, 2025
DJ Haram Announces Debut Album “Beside Myself,” Shares “Voyeur”
The record will arrive on July 18 via Hyperdub with features from Armand Hammer, bbymutha, Moor Mother, and more.
May 07, 2025
Janelle Monáe, Bright Eyes, Sylvan Esso, and More Set for Bumbershoot 2025
The Seattle fest is scheduled for August 30 and 31.
May 07, 2025
Art & Culture
Kool Keith Announces New Graphic Novel Uniting All of His Various Rap Personas
“This book ain’t just stories. It’s bars in motion. Flipped like a verse… sharks, gators, chaos—all facts.”
May 06, 2025
Parcels at Coachella 2025 / photo by Alden Bonecutter
Parcels Return with Third Album “Loved,” Share New Single “Yougotmefeeling”
The band’s forthcoming project will arrive on September 12 via Because Music.
May 06, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter, The Strokes, and Doja Cat Among Austin City Limits 2025 Headliners
The fest is set for October 3 – 5 and October 10 – 13.
May 06, 2025
Breaking
The Improvisatory Spirit of Mei Semones
The Japanese-American songwriter discusses building her debut album Animaru in the image of its radically restless, endlessly inquisitive creator.
May 01, 2025
Rico Nasty Drops “Butterfly Kisses” Ahead of New Album “Lethal”
The song features a voice note from Zack Fox, and comes paired with a B-side titled “Can’t Win Em All.”
May 01, 2025
Lord Huron Share “Groundhog Day”–esque Video for “Nothing I Need”
The band will be celebrating 10 years of Strange Trails on tour later this month.
May 01, 2025
SASAMI Takes on Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Maps” in Honor of Mental Health Month
The songwriter’s Blood on the Silver Screen LP is out now.
May 01, 2025
Kacey Musgraves Shares Cover of Hank Williams’ “Lost Highway,” Signs with Lost Highway Records
“Lost Highway was always a musical stable for artists who might be considered outliers or outlaws,” said Musgraves.
April 30, 2025
Indigo De Souza Pens Fuck-You to Abusers on “Heartthrob,” Announces New Album
Precipice will arrive on July 25 via her new label home of Loma Vista.
April 30, 2025
Lorde Announces New Album “Virgin”
After teasing the project with new single “What Was That” last week, the New Zealand pop star revealed that she’ll release her fourth album on June 27.
April 30, 2025
Playlist
Thanya Iyer’s “TIDE/TIED” Influences Playlist
From Sudan Archives’ production to Nick Hakim’s vibes, the Montreal-based art-pop artist breaks down some of her biggest inspirations on her third album.
April 30, 2025
Stereolab Share “Melodie Is a Wound” (and a Crossword Puzzle) Ahead of New Album
Holograms on Metal Film arrives May 23.
April 29, 2025
Maxo Announces New Album “Mars Is Electric,” Shares Wild Video for First Single “Human ?”
The project will arrive on June 20.
April 29, 2025
Japanese Breakfast Shares “Winter in LA” Video, Adds More 2025 Tour Dates
The new gigs include a show at the Greek Theatre in LA.
April 24, 2025
HAIM Share Another New Single, Announce Fourth Album “I Quit”
The record’s cover art was shot by Paul Thomas Anderson.
April 24, 2025
Natalie Bergman Announces New Album “My Home Is Not in This World”
First single “Gunslinger” is out now.
April 24, 2025
This Is Lorelei and Snail Mail Join Forces for New Version of “Two Legs”
The song will be featured on Nate Amos’ deluxe reissue of last year’s Box for Buddy, Box for Star LP.
April 23, 2025
