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.
John Carpenter, Cathedral
The Halloween composer-director’s latest effort is a synth-heavy metal album planned as a soundtrack to his first-ever graphic novel, though both endeavors stand on their own merits.
Ariana Grande, Petal
The pop star’s eighth record finds roots in resilience, twisted romance, and unsparing musings on fame, though it never quite ascends to the extravagant spectacle it sets the stage for.
Syd, Beard
The producer and songwriter’s third album unfolds like a slow-burn romance that prioritizes subtlety over spectacle, though its unbothered warmth can feel frustratingly one-note.
Will Schube
The trio reimagined “What Is the Reason for It?” to promote Byrne’s upcoming Mexico tour dates.
The duo’s fifth album will arrive on May 29.
April George and Matthew Thompson share how leaning into community and putting less pressure on themselves (and learning a few new instruments) led to the release of their debut album, Traditional Noise.
“COWBOY BOOTS” is about “love against the grain,” the songwriter says.
An excerpt from the project will arrive on streaming services tomorrow.
For one night only, Bon will become Bob.
Other artists set to perform at the three-night event include Durand Jones & the Indications and Magnolia Electric Co. led by Will Johnson.
The trip-hop icon’s new LP will arrive on July 17.
The songwriter’s latest album will arrive on June 5 via Colorfield Records.
Herbie Hancock, Vulfpeck, and a celebration of John Coltrane and Miles Davis will also headline the annual Rhode Island event on the weekend of July 31.
The album will arrive on June 5 via Isaac Brock’s Glacial Pace Recordings.
The singer’s third album will arrive on July 10 via Island Records.
The event is set for September 26 at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn.
The track of the same name was mixed by Nigel Godrich.
The songwriter penned this debut single following an extended stint living in Berlin.
The Scottish duo continue leaving breadcrumbs across the digital landscape.
Meath is also featured alongside Justin Vernon on a single from Kevin Morby that dropped today.
The protest anthem arrives with a film made in collaboration with thefinaleye.
The latter cut was originally featured on the Japanese edition of last year’s Tranquilizer.
She’ll perform in the time slot handled by Jack White during weekend one.
