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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Caroline Rose, Gentling the Horse at the Walt Whitman Mall
Blending synthpop, alt-country, and punk, the songwriter’s surrealist vision of American suburbia in 2026 is fueled by tracks that rip and soak in the moments they depict.
Sour Widows, Sigil
The Bay Area duo confronts grief and cruelty while making space for necessary indulgence on their second LP, with producer Melina Duterte pushing them toward bolder arrangements.
Grumpy, Unfindable Ring
After a pair of EPs opened the door to shapeshifting unpredictability, Heaven Schmitt’s second LP leans into an emotive, purposefully fragmented sound that remains impossible to pin down.
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The Flaming Lips, The Black Angels, and Thee Sacred Souls to Headline Austin Psych Fest 2026
The event is set for The Far Out Lounge from May 8 – 10.
January 21, 2026
Sugar Return with New Single “Long Live Love,” Announce World Tour
The track will be released as a 7-inch alongside October’s “House of Dead Memories.”
January 21, 2026
First Listen
Spencer Cullum Shares “Rowan Tree” from Final Entry of “Coin Collection” Trilogy
The songwriter’s new LP arrives in March via Full Time Hobby.
January 21, 2026
Courtney Barnett Details New LP “Creature of Habit,” Recruits Waxahatchee for New Single
The songwriter’s fourth LP is set to be released on March 27, followed by a North American tour.
January 20, 2026
Snail Mail Announces New Album “Ricochet,” Shares Lead Single “Dead End”
Lindsey Jordan’s third LP is set to arrive on March 27 via Matador Records.
January 20, 2026
Violet Grohl Shares David Lynch Tribute “What’s Heaven Without You”
Today would have been the artist and filmmaker’s 80th birthday.
January 20, 2026
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 08: Will Ferrell performs onstage during Netflix Is A Joke Festival Presents: Dodgers Comedy Night Hosted By Cedric The Entertainer at The Orpheum Theatre on May 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix)
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Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Nikki Glaser, and Many, Many More Set for Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026
The comedy event will take place May 4 – 10 at venues across Los Angeles.
January 20, 2026
Mitski Ushers in New Era with Eighth LP “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me”
The songwriter shares the lead single from her latest album, which drops February 27.
January 16, 2026
Gorillaz Join Forces with Bizarrap, Kara Jackson, and Anoushka Shankar for “Orange County”
The song comes paired with its companion piece, “The Hardest Thing,” which features the late Tony Allen.
January 15, 2026
AURORA’s “What Happened to the Earth?” Concert Film Coming to Theaters
The Norwegian pop star’s Mexico City performance is set to arrive in cinemas on March 4.
January 15, 2026
Bikini Kill, Iggy Pop, Pavement, and More Set for John Waters’ Mosswood Meltdown 2026
Taking place July 17 – 19 at Oakland’s Mosswood Park, the fest will also see sets from The Spits, Wednesday, and Jackie & Judy—a.k.a Fred Armisen, Corin Tucker, and Carrie Brownstein playing songs by the Ramones.
January 15, 2026
By Storm Announce Debut Album “My Ghosts Go Ghost,” Share “And I Dance”
The rap duo made up of Injury Reserve emcee RiTchie and producer Parker Corey will drop their first LP via deadAir on January 30.
January 15, 2026
ELUCID and Sebb Bash Announce New LP “I Guess U Had to Be There”
The collaboration will arrive on March 13 via Backwoodz.
January 14, 2026
Shabaka Announces “Of the Earth” LP on His New Imprint Shabaka Records
The jazz composer’s latest solo album will be released on March 6.
January 14, 2026
Kim Gordon Returns with New Solo LP “Play Me,” Shares “Not Today”
The Sonic Youth co-founder’s third release under her own name will arrive on March 13 via Matador.
January 14, 2026
Flea Announces Solo Debut “Honora,” Shares New Track with Thom Yorke
The Chili Peppers bassist made the album with modern jazz stalwarts Josh Johnson, Anna Butterss, Jeff Parker, and Deantoni Parks.
January 14, 2026
Anjimile Announces “You’re Free to Go” LP, Shares Lead Single “Like You Really Mean It”
The songwriter’s follow-up to 2023’s The King will be released on March 13 via 4AD.
January 13, 2026
Foo Fighters, LCD Soundsystem, and Lorde, Among BottleRock 2026 Headliners
The Napa Valley festival is set for May 22 – 24.
January 13, 2026
José González Shares Title Track From Newly Announced LP “Against the Dying of the Light”
The songwriter’s fifth album will arrive March 27 via Mute Records.
January 13, 2026
Geese to Release “Live at Third Man Records” Vinyl
The band is also gearing up for their debut SNL performance.
January 13, 2026
