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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With bigger melodies and broader synth soundscapes, the rage-rave rap trio’s second LP takes an unexpected turn inward as they continue to take the politics of the world at large to task.
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Penetratingly exact and proudly undefinable, Nick Llobet’s first album since expanding the project to a duo adds more definition to the sinewy, searching palette of their previous material.
Various artists, All These Things I Thought I Knew: A Compilation Tribute to the Late LD Beghtol
This tribute to the late songwriter and Magnetic Fields collaborator is something of a family affair, with close friends and clever familiars gathering to celebrate the artist’s dearly dour discography.
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First Listen
Cuddle Magic Announce New Album “Underwater,” Share First Single “Hundred Million”
The Brooklyn band’s new LP will arrive on September 19.
July 23, 2025
Automatic Return with Third LP “Is It Now?,” Share “Mercury”
The project will be released on September 26 via Stones Throw.
July 22, 2025
Deftones Recruit Clipse, Rico Nasty, and More for Sixth Annual Dia De Los Deftones Festival
Set for November 1 in San Diego, the single-day event will also feature Deafheaven, 2hollis, Glare, and, of course, Deftones themselves.
July 22, 2025
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist Announce “Alfredo 2,” Drop a New Single (and Short Film)
The follow-up to their 2020 collaboration will arrive on July 25.
July 17, 2025
The Last Dinner Party Announce Sophomore Effort “From the Pyre”
First single “This Is the Killer Speaking” is out now.
July 17, 2025
Nine Inch Nails Share “As Alive As You Need Me to Be,” the First Taste of Their “Tron: Ares” Soundtrack
The OST will arrive on September 19 via Interscope.
July 17, 2025
Blood Orange Announces “Essex Honey” LP, Shares Two New Songs
Ahead of the new album, Dev Hynes drops “Mind Loaded” and “Somewhere in Between”—the former featuring vocals from Caroline Polachek, Lorde, and Mustafa.
July 17, 2025
Robert Plant and His New Band Announce “Saving Grace” LP, Take on Low’s “Everybody’s Song”
The iconic songwriter and former Led Zeppelin frontman’s new album will be released on September 26 via Nonesuch Records.
July 16, 2025
Sudan Archives Announces New Album “The BPM,” Shares Two New Singles
The songwriter’s third LP will arrive on October 17 via Stones Throw Records.
July 16, 2025
L7 Announce 40th Anniversary Show in Los Angeles
The punk icons will be joined by Lunachicks and CSS at The Belasco on October 3.
July 16, 2025
David Byrne Is All Ears on New Single “She Explains Things to Me”
The new album from Mr. Talking Head himself will arrive on September 5 via Matador.
July 16, 2025
First Listen
Léna Bartels Shares Top-40 Country Tribute “Bad Sugar”
The singer’s The Brightest Silver Fish LP will arrive on September 12.
July 16, 2025
Guerilla Toss Embrace Their Inner Animals with New “Life’s a Zoo” Video
The band’s Stephen Malkmus–produced fifth LP will arrive on September 12 via Sub Pop.
July 15, 2025
Orville Peck Announces Seventh Annual Rodeo in Pioneertown
Nathaniel Rateliff, Joy Oladokun, Allison Russell, and more are also set to perform at the three-day event at Pappy & Harriet’s.
July 15, 2025
Queens of the Stone Age Set to Headline Las Vegas’ SEMA Fest
The Black Crowes and Neon Trees have also been announced as draws for the November car culture event held at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
July 15, 2025
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
