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Let bands play for as long as they wantWhen fans are complaining that punk bands aren’t providing value for money, something has gone wrong. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:31:25 -0400https://www.thefader.com/2024/07/03/let-bands-play-for-as-long-as-they-want
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David Renshaw
When fans are complaining that punk bands aren’t providing value for money, something has gone wrong. ]]>
Mabe Fratti’s tension-release gameThe 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 -0400https://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 2024Our rolling list of this month’s essential new tracks.Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:52:11 -0400https://www.thefader.com/2024/07/01/songs-you-need-in-your-life-july-2024
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The FADER
Our rolling list of this month’s essential new tracks.]]>
Little John’s galvanized steel homes are a landlord’s worst nightmareTikTok’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 -0400https://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 beatWatch the new video for the ephemeral “Pacer Test.”Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:03:38 -0400https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/28/rap-blog-baby-osama-could-skate-over-any-beat
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Vivian Medithi
Watch the new video for the ephemeral “Pacer Test.”]]>
LUCY and Surf Gang float in the deep endOn <i>JACK & THE BEANSTALK</i>, LUCY, Evilgiane, and Harrison strike a new balance between SoundCloud, Top 40, and basement punk showsFri, 28 Jun 2024 13:02:14 -0400https://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 translationThe 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 -0400https://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 moreStream every standout album released this Friday with The FADER’s weekly roundup.Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:41:54 -0400https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/28/new-music-friday-stream-albums-from-mabe-fratti-boldy-james-loma-and-more
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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 -0400https://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, 1968-2024The 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 -0400https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/25/rob-stone-1968-2024
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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 greenI can’t escape Charli XCX’s viral album art, and it’s breaking my brain.Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:14:16 -0400https://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 2024The late producer’s final album is slated for release on September 27.Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:34:40 -0400https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/24/sophie-self-titled-final-album
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Sandra Song
The late producer’s final album is slated for release on September 27.]]>
Music has a consent problem with A.I. voice modelsUMG 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 -0400https://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 ennuiThe 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 -0400https://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 bestiesTheir 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 -0400https://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 legacyKronos 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 -0400https://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 currencyThe two London rappers keep it humble over an apocalyptic Ambezza beat.Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:25:59 -0400https://www.thefader.com/2024/06/21/rap-blog-yt-and-lancey-foux-count-up-foreign-currency
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Vivian Medithi
The two London rappers keep it humble over an apocalyptic Ambezza beat.]]>
The star of JPEGMAFIA’s new video refuses to be typecastBrooks Ginnan is self-actualizing, in spite of the trolls.Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:03:43 -0400https://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 explosionThe 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 -0400https://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 moreStream every standout album released this Friday with The FADER’s weekly roundup.Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:38:00 -0400https://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.]]>