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 https://www.thefader.com/ And everyone was dressed straight out of 2000. Mon, 18 May 2026 18:33:25 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/18/perfectly-imperfect-back-market-ugly-pretty-party-photos https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/18/perfectly-imperfect-back-market-ugly-pretty-party-photos The FADER

And everyone was dressed straight out of 2000.]]> An interview with the South Korean indie rock group about judging others, tabi shoes, and their next era. Mon, 18 May 2026 14:10:58 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/18/wave-to-earth-heaven-and-hell-new-album-interview https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/18/wave-to-earth-heaven-and-hell-new-album-interview Steffanee Wang

An interview with the South Korean indie rock group about judging others, tabi shoes, and their next era.]]> The Palestinian-Chilean talks collaborating with Jessie Reyez, and her favorite soccer memories growing up in Nazareth. Mon, 18 May 2026 12:49:43 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/18/elyanna-jessie-reyez-illuminate-world-cup-2026-song https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/18/elyanna-jessie-reyez-illuminate-world-cup-2026-song India Roby

The Palestinian-Chilean talks collaborating with Jessie Reyez, and her favorite soccer memories growing up in Nazareth.]]> The Drain Gang CEO returns. Fri, 15 May 2026 16:02:38 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/15/bladee-sulfer-surfer-album-release-date https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/15/bladee-sulfer-surfer-album-release-date Steffanee Wang

The Drain Gang CEO returns.]]> And three of them are from <i>Maid of Honour</i>. Fri, 15 May 2026 13:24:24 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/15/drake-iceman-habibti-maid-of-honour- https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/15/drake-iceman-habibti-maid-of-honour- Steffanee Wang

And three of them are from Maid of Honour.]]> The <i>Iceman</i> rollout was simultaneously annoying, unpredictable, and genuinely exciting. That’s a rarity these days. Fri, 15 May 2026 10:29:42 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/15/drake-iceman-habibti-maid-of-honour-album-rollout-op-ed https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/15/drake-iceman-habibti-maid-of-honour-album-rollout-op-ed Steffanee Wang

The Iceman rollout was simultaneously annoying, unpredictable, and genuinely exciting. That’s a rarity these days. ]]> The rapper previewed the trio of records early via a YouTube livestream under the title “Iceman episode 4.” Fri, 15 May 2026 00:05:03 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/15/drake-iceman-habibti-maid-of-honor-features https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/15/drake-iceman-habibti-maid-of-honor-features Steffanee Wang

The rapper previewed the trio of records early via a YouTube livestream under the title “Iceman episode 4.”]]> The minds behind “Gas Station” linked up at Rolling Loud for a joint interview with The FADER. Thu, 14 May 2026 16:54:37 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/14/tiacorine-ilykimchi-interview-gas-station-rolling-loud-anime https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/14/tiacorine-ilykimchi-interview-gas-station-rolling-loud-anime Vivian Medithi

The minds behind “Gas Station” linked up at Rolling Loud for a joint interview with The FADER.]]> In a wide-spanning interview, the pop iconoclast talks life, aging, and continuing to challenge herself as an artist. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:02:30 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/14/lykke-li-the-afterparty-album-interview https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/14/lykke-li-the-afterparty-album-interview Steffanee Wang

In a wide-spanning interview, the pop iconoclast talks life, aging, and continuing to challenge herself as an artist.]]> “You an artist and a soldier? Keep it civil, you civilian” Thu, 14 May 2026 12:58:04 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/14/sideshow-diss-jpegmafia-experimental-rap-black-cross https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/14/sideshow-diss-jpegmafia-experimental-rap-black-cross Vivian Medithi

“You an artist and a soldier? Keep it civil, you civilian”]]> The Barcelona-based DJ’s FADER Mix is an act of explosive hypnosis. Thu, 14 May 2026 11:01:23 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/14/fader-mix-safety-trance https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/14/fader-mix-safety-trance Tobias Hess

The Barcelona-based DJ’s FADER Mix is an act of explosive hypnosis.]]> The Atlantan superproducer talks the importance of Atlanta and explains hip-hop’s chart decline. Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:03 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/14/mike-willl-made-it-young-thug-russian-roulette-video-interview https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/14/mike-willl-made-it-young-thug-russian-roulette-video-interview Steffanee Wang

The Atlantan superproducer talks the importance of Atlanta and explains hip-hop’s chart decline.]]> Following the 2025 release of his debut mixtape, Lucy Bedroque is touring the country and rocking out at Rolling Loud. Wed, 13 May 2026 16:48:46 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/13/lucy-bedroque-interview-rolling-loud-2026 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/13/lucy-bedroque-interview-rolling-loud-2026 Vivian Medithi

Following the 2025 release of his debut mixtape, Lucy Bedroque is touring the country and rocking out at Rolling Loud.]]> The free update can render 4-part stems on its own. Wed, 13 May 2026 15:00:06 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/13/engine-dj-50-update https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/13/engine-dj-50-update The FADER

The free update can render 4-part stems on its own.]]> Tracks we love right now, in no particular order. Wed, 13 May 2026 12:41:03 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/13/songs-you-need-in-your-life-may-13-2026 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/13/songs-you-need-in-your-life-may-13-2026 The FADER

Tracks we love right now, in no particular order.]]> British rapper fakemink has posted a 605-word statement following negative reactions to his sets at Coachella and Rolling Loud over the past month. Wed, 13 May 2026 11:31:31 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/13/fakemink-responds-to-live-show-backlash-i-forgive-you https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/13/fakemink-responds-to-live-show-backlash-i-forgive-you Vivian Medithi

British rapper fakemink has posted a 605-word statement following negative reactions to his sets at Coachella and Rolling Loud over the past month.]]> <i>Pinkies up, eyekons.</i> Wed, 13 May 2026 11:03:59 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/13/katseye-wildworld-tour-dates-how-to-buy-tickets-details https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/13/katseye-wildworld-tour-dates-how-to-buy-tickets-details Tobias Hess

Pinkies up, eyekons.]]> The FADER caught up with New Zealand producer 9lives backstage ahead of a dynamic set featuring Kuru, ezcodylee, and Lucy. Tue, 12 May 2026 16:23:19 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/12/9lives-interview-rolling-loud-2026-lucy-bedroque-kuru https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/12/9lives-interview-rolling-loud-2026-lucy-bedroque-kuru Vivian Medithi

The FADER caught up with New Zealand producer 9lives backstage ahead of a dynamic set featuring Kuru, ezcodylee, and Lucy.]]> The New York City brand’s recycled garments are good for the Earth and for long-endurance nights of dancing. Tue, 12 May 2026 14:13:23 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/12/official-rebrand-mi-leggett-designer-interview https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/12/official-rebrand-mi-leggett-designer-interview Tobias Hess

The New York City brand’s recycled garments are good for the Earth and for long-endurance nights of dancing.]]> The Atlantan rap-rocker taps JID, Dominic Fike, Paris Texas, FearDorian, and more for his spiritual new album, <i>BULLDAWG</i>. Tue, 12 May 2026 11:22:18 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/12/kenny-mason-bulldawg-features-interview https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/12/kenny-mason-bulldawg-features-interview Kylah Williams

The Atlantan rap-rocker taps JID, Dominic Fike, Paris Texas, FearDorian, and more for his spiritual new album, BULLDAWG.]]>