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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Charli XCX, Music, Fashion, Film
The pop star’s guitar-strewn reset is the stuff of savage, searing power-pop with primal, minimalist rhythms and a hint of sleek, sizzling electronics.
The Strokes, Reality Awaits
With their first album in six years, the influential garage rockers have defiantly moved on from slacker apathy in favor of a synthier era defined by an unexpected foray into the political.
Mojave 3, Mojave 3: 1995-2006
The Slowdive offshoot’s five melancholic LPs were remastered to more clearly express Rachel Goswell and Neil Halstead’s vision of hillbilly heartache and dustbowl romanticism.
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First Listen
Wilder Maker Announce “The Streets Like Beds Still Warm” LP, Share Double Single
The new album marks the first of three new records from the band to be shared over the next 18 months.
July 15, 2025
In Conversation
How Chris Walla Helped Petey USA Overcome the Yips on His Third LP
The indie-pop songwriter and former Death Cab for Cutie member/producer extraordinaire discuss how collaboration helped snap The Yips into focus.
July 14, 2025
Die Spitz Announce “Something to Consume” LP, Drop “Throw Yourself to the Sword”
The Austin band’s debut will arrive on September 12 via Third Man Records.
July 10, 2025
Earl Sweatshirt, Sparks, and My Morning Jacket to Headline Hopscotch 2025
The 15th edition of the Raleigh fest is set for the weekend of September 4.
July 10, 2025
Jay Som Shares “Float” (with Jimmy Eat World’s Jim Adkins) and “A Million Reasons Why” From New LP
Belong, Melina Duterte’s first album in six years, will arrive on October 10 via Polyvinyl.
July 09, 2025
Rocket Announce Debut LP “R Is for Rocket,” Drop New Single “Wide Awake”
The project will be released via Transgressive Records on October 3.
July 09, 2025
Big Thief Share Another “Double Infinity” Single, “All Night All Day”
The band’s new LP is set to arrive in September via 4AD.
July 09, 2025
Indigo De Souza Is Protecting Her Energy on New Single “Be Like the Water”
Her fourth album Precipice will be released on July 25 via Loma Vista.
July 08, 2025
Syd Returns with Smooth New Single “Die for This”
The Internet co-founder’s first new music since 2022’s Broken Hearts Club lands ahead of summer UK dates with Billie Eilish and a fall US run with Renée Rapp.
July 08, 2025
The Rapture Announce First Tour in 15 Years
The dance-punk band’s run will begin on September 16 in Minneapolis.
July 08, 2025
John Glacier Follows Up “Like a Ribbon” with New Single “Fly with Me”
The UK artist will perform at MoMA PS1 on July 25.
July 03, 2025
Foo Fighters Celebrate 30 Years as a Band with “Today’s Song”
Dave Grohl also shared a lengthy note about the new release.
July 02, 2025
Richard Ashcroft Embraces His Romantic Side on Newly Announced Solo Album “Lovin’ You”
The Verve vocalist is also gearing up for his tour with Oasis.
July 02, 2025
The Broad Announces Concert Series with Black Belt Eagle Scout, Jlin, Joe Rainey, and More
Past + Future = Present is set for August 16 and September 20.
July 02, 2025
Raekwon Announces New Album “The Emperor’s New Clothes”
The Wu-Tang star’s new LP will arrive on July 18.
July 01, 2025
Frost Children Are Feeling Both Euphoric and Melancholic on New Single “Falling”
Their new LP Sister will arrive on September 12.
July 01, 2025
Levitation Announces Halloween Freakend with Viagra Boys, Stereolab, and Machine Girl
Other artists set to perform in Austin on October 31 and November 1 include Black Moth Super Rainbow, Black Lips, and Lightning Bolt.
July 01, 2025
Track by Track
HLLLYH Walk Us Through The Hero’s Journey of Their LP Debut “URUBURU”
Born from the ashes of 2000s LA art-punks The Mae Shi, frontman Tim Byron coyly details that outfit’s next chapter.
June 27, 2025
Blood Orange Taps Caroline Polachek, The Durutti Column, and Daniel Caesar for “The Field” Single
Tariq Al-Sabir and Eva Tolkin also appear on Dev Hynes’ first new track in three years.
June 26, 2025
Royel Otis Announce New LP “hickey,” Rev Up the Engine on New Single “Car”
The duo’s sophomore LP will arrive on August 22.
June 25, 2025
