The FADER https://www.thefader.com/ The FADER is the definitive voice of music and the lifestyle that surrounds it. en-us 40 https://www.thefader.com/assets/fader_logo_feed-d7204e8846ab0e552db1e6de6f75cfee6d26158462ae8f76a2891c4d8cb4d4b8.png The FADER https://www.thefader.com/ Let bands play for as long as they want When fans are complaining that punk bands aren’t providing value for money, something has gone wrong. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:31:25 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/07/03/let-bands-play-for-as-long-as-they-want https://www.thefader.com/2024/07/03/let-bands-play-for-as-long-as-they-want David Renshaw

When fans are complaining that punk bands aren’t providing value for money, something has gone wrong. ]]>
Mabe Fratti’s tension-release game The Guatemalan cellist talks about paranoia, elastic thoughts, FOMO, and the rockstar moves of her new album, <i>Sentir que no sabes</i>. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:58:51 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/07/03/mabe-fratti-sentir-que-no-sabes-interview https://www.thefader.com/2024/07/03/mabe-fratti-sentir-que-no-sabes-interview Raphael Helfand

The Guatemalan cellist talks about paranoia, elastic thoughts, FOMO, and the rockstar moves of her new album, Sentir que no sabes.]]>
Songs You Need In Your Life: July 2024 Our rolling list of this month’s essential new tracks. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:52:11 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/07/01/songs-you-need-in-your-life-july-2024 https://www.thefader.com/2024/07/01/songs-you-need-in-your-life-july-2024 The FADER

Our rolling list of this month’s essential new tracks.]]>
Little John’s galvanized steel homes are a landlord’s worst nightmare TikTok’s favorite builder can make a home out of a windowsill with eco-friendly wood veneer and some screws borrowed from his aunt. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:14:15 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/07/01/little-john-galvanized-steel-tiktok-meme https://www.thefader.com/2024/07/01/little-john-galvanized-steel-tiktok-meme Sandra Song

TikTok’s favorite builder can make a home out of a windowsill with eco-friendly wood veneer and some screws borrowed from his aunt.]]>
Rap Blog: Baby Osama could skate over any beat Watch the new video for the ephemeral “Pacer Test.” Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:03:38 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/28/rap-blog-baby-osama-could-skate-over-any-beat https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/28/rap-blog-baby-osama-could-skate-over-any-beat Vivian Medithi

Watch the new video for the ephemeral “Pacer Test.”]]>
LUCY and Surf Gang float in the deep end On <i>JACK & THE BEANSTALK</i>, LUCY, Evilgiane, and Harrison strike a new balance between SoundCloud, Top 40, and basement punk shows Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:02:14 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/28/lucy-and-surf-gang-jack-and-the-beanstalk https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/28/lucy-and-surf-gang-jack-and-the-beanstalk Vivian Medithi

On JACK & THE BEANSTALK, LUCY, Evilgiane, and Harrison strike a new balance between SoundCloud, Top 40, and basement punk shows]]>
What Eiko Ishibashi gains in translation The Japanese composer discusses the circuitous path to her score for Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s <i>Evil Does Not Exist</i>. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:07:03 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/28/eiko-ishibashi-evil-does-not-exist-feature https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/28/eiko-ishibashi-evil-does-not-exist-feature Raphael Helfand

The Japanese composer discusses the circuitous path to her score for Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Evil Does Not Exist.]]>
New Music Friday: Stream albums from Mabe Fratti, Boldy James, Loma, and more Stream every standout album released this Friday with The FADER’s weekly roundup. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:41:54 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/28/new-music-friday-stream-albums-from-mabe-fratti-boldy-james-loma-and-more https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/28/new-music-friday-stream-albums-from-mabe-fratti-boldy-james-loma-and-more The FADER

Stream every standout album released this Friday with The FADER’s weekly roundup.]]>
Sex Week are here to get messy Pearl Amanda Dickson and Richard Orofino drag their lovingly crafted indie rock songs through the dirt. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:01:45 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/26/sex-week-ep-interview https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/26/sex-week-ep-interview David Renshaw

Pearl Amanda Dickson and Richard Orofino drag their lovingly crafted indie rock songs through the dirt. ]]>
Rob Stone, 1968-2024 The FADER’s co-founder, co-CEO, and consistent champion passed away yesterday after a private battle with cancer. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:12:16 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/25/rob-stone-1968-2024 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/25/rob-stone-1968-2024 The FADER

The FADER’s co-founder, co-CEO, and consistent champion passed away yesterday after a private battle with cancer.]]>
help! i can’t unsee brat green I can’t escape Charli XCX’s viral album art, and it’s breaking my brain. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:14:16 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/25/charli-xcx-brat-green https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/25/charli-xcx-brat-green Sandra Song

I can’t escape Charli XCX’s viral album art, and it’s breaking my brain.]]>
A posthumous SOPHIE album will be released in 2024 The late producer’s final album is slated for release on September 27. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:34:40 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/24/sophie-self-titled-final-album https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/24/sophie-self-titled-final-album Sandra Song

The late producer’s final album is slated for release on September 27.]]>
Music has a consent problem with A.I. voice models UMG is teaming up with a company to build A.I. clones of their artists and joining a lawsuit against other companies that create unauthorized models. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:32:44 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/24/umg-suno-udio-lawsuit-riaa https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/24/umg-suno-udio-lawsuit-riaa Jordan Darville

UMG is teaming up with a company to build A.I. clones of their artists and joining a lawsuit against other companies that create unauthorized models. ]]>
Margaux’s indie-folk ennui The Brooklyn-based artist’s new album <i>Inside the Marble</i> is an incisive and heartfelt exploration of young adulthood. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:25:47 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/24/margaux-inside-the-marble-review https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/24/margaux-inside-the-marble-review Sandra Song

The Brooklyn-based artist’s new album Inside the Marble is an incisive and heartfelt exploration of young adulthood. ]]>
Charli XCX and Lorde don’t have to be besties Their candid remix of <i>brat</i>’s “girl, so confusing” proves they don’t have to choose between being friends or rivals. Sat, 22 Jun 2024 11:01:34 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/22/charli-xcx-lorde-girl-so-confusing https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/22/charli-xcx-lorde-girl-so-confusing Cady Siregar

Their candid remix of brat’s “girl, so confusing” proves they don’t have to choose between being friends or rivals.]]>
The artists of Outer Spaceways Incorporated on preserving Sun Ra’s galactic legacy Kronos Quartet & Friends discuss their new Sun Ra tribute album and celebrate Arkestra leader Marshall Allen’s 100th birthday. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:36:31 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/21/the-artists-of-outer-spaceways-incorporated-on-preserving-sun-ras-galactic-legacy https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/21/the-artists-of-outer-spaceways-incorporated-on-preserving-sun-ras-galactic-legacy Raphael Helfand

Kronos Quartet & Friends discuss their new Sun Ra tribute album and celebrate Arkestra leader Marshall Allen’s 100th birthday.]]>
Rap Blog: YT and Lancey Foux count up foreign currency The two London rappers keep it humble over an apocalyptic Ambezza beat. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:25:59 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/21/rap-blog-yt-and-lancey-foux-count-up-foreign-currency https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/21/rap-blog-yt-and-lancey-foux-count-up-foreign-currency Vivian Medithi

The two London rappers keep it humble over an apocalyptic Ambezza beat.]]>
The star of JPEGMAFIA’s new video refuses to be typecast Brooks Ginnan is self-actualizing, in spite of the trolls. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:03:43 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/21/brooks-ginnan-will-not-be-typecast https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/21/brooks-ginnan-will-not-be-typecast Sandra Song

Brooks Ginnan is self-actualizing, in spite of the trolls.]]>
Men Seni Suyemin’s P.L.U.R. pop explosion The Kazakhstan-based electro-pop artist’s debut album <I>BELIEVE</i> focuses on how we can find love, unity, and connection through cultural exchange. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:37:39 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/21/men-seni-suyemin-believe-discover-blogly https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/21/men-seni-suyemin-believe-discover-blogly Sandra Song

The Kazakhstan-based electro-pop artist’s debut album BELIEVE focuses on how we can find love, unity, and connection through cultural exchange.]]>
New Music Friday: Listen to new projects from Been Stellar, Daniel Davies, Kronos Quartet, and more Stream every standout album released this Friday with The FADER’s weekly roundup. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:38:00 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/21/new-music-friday-listen-to-new-projects-from-been-stellar-daniel-davies-kronos-quartet-and-more https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/21/new-music-friday-listen-to-new-projects-from-been-stellar-daniel-davies-kronos-quartet-and-more The FADER

Stream every standout album released this Friday with The FADER’s weekly roundup.]]>