Floated Magazine is a culture magazine largely focused on music, with an extended reach into the visual arts, lifestyles, and social topics. Showcasing unique and obscure aspects of society, we aim to share the stories behind the artist and offer niche perspectives on
emerging trends within contemporary culture.
Live Session: America Part Two
January 25, 2020
Black Lips — 'Sing In A World That's Falling Apart'
The wild and rabble-rousing Black Lips are back with their rebellious signature garage rock style that is now blended with some satisfying country and Americana grooves. 20 years into their odd-career, this is the best...
January 23, 2020
Photo Credit: James Emmerman
>> Following the success of last year’s Twelve Nudes, Ezra Furman announces Sex Education OST, songs from season 1 and 2 of the hit Netflix TV show. The 19-track LP will be released via Bella Union and is available to downl...
January 23, 2020
>>Music has no parameters, no set of rules. It lays at the hands of its creator, to be molded and shared. We bring music into our lives every day. Serving as a narrative of our own stories, songs become the words, emotions, and perceptions that we write about oursel...
January 22, 2020
>>Alien Autopsy are a new and rising locally-based death metal act who released their debut EP last month and recently played at the Bug Jar this past weekend. We caught up with the local five-piece to discuss their origin, their future, and the challenges and emotions...
January 21, 2020
>> Austin Retzlaff, born and raised in Rochester, NY, is a graphic designer by day with interests in visual arts, animation and music. In the last year, he has focused on collaborating with local bands and DJs to project live visual material as part of their perform...
January 19, 2020
>>On his first release in seven years, Jim DeWitt, the face behind the musical project Precious Kindred, has released a collection of unreleased downtempo gems that were recorded five years ago and are finally seeing the light of day.
In the sleeve notes of one of hi...
January 17, 2020
Mac Miller — 'Circles'
The posthumous album 'Circles' from the late Mac Miller sounds like the perfect companion piece to his impacting 2018 album 'Swimming,' where Miller really came into his own. Who knows how deep Miller could’ve gotten with the tracks on 'Circles'...
January 15, 2020
>> You can find several galleries (as well as cafes and venues) in the Rochester area that actively showcase the work of local creators. If you're ever in the market to purchase some pieces of art for your home or office but aren't sure where to start, these galleri...
January 14, 2020
>> Pets brighten our lives in a way that few other things can. Their unconditional love and unique personalities are just some of the many qualities that make them so endearing and magnetic. Drawing us in with their compassion and character, there is much that we ca...
January 13, 2020
"Photography is something that I enjoy. It makes me happy. I love seeing it, and I love making it.
My work is a cross between all types of photography. It includes portraits, landscapes, still-life,
and nature. What I capture represents my life. How I see things and wh...
