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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/ Ken Carson announces new album xperiment Out July 3, Carson’s latest includes a collab with Playboi Carti and production by 2hollis. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:21:56 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/19/ken-carson-new-album-announce-the-xperiment https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/19/ken-carson-new-album-announce-the-xperiment Drew Neiman

Out July 3, Carson’s latest includes a collab with Playboi Carti and production by 2hollis.]]> Tay Keith found dead at 29 in Nashville apartment Tay Keith’s (Brytavious Chambers) cause of death has not yet been determined. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:42:42 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/18/producer-tay-keith-found-dead-29-nashville https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/18/producer-tay-keith-found-dead-29-nashville Tobias Hess

Tay Keith’s (Brytavious Chambers) cause of death has not yet been determined. ]]> The Weeknd commissioned a record-breaking gold statue for the After Hours til Dawn Tour It’s the largest fine art piece ever commissioned for a concert. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:31:43 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/18/the-weeknd-40-foot-tall-sculpture-after-hours-til-dawn-tour-hajime-sorayama https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/18/the-weeknd-40-foot-tall-sculpture-after-hours-til-dawn-tour-hajime-sorayama Drew Neiman

It’s the largest fine art piece ever commissioned for a concert.]]> Akai’s latest MPCs are full studios in a box The new G2 models come with faster processors, more memory, storage, and classic MPC-inspired colorways. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:44:23 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/18/akais-new-mpcs-one-g2-key-37 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/18/akais-new-mpcs-one-g2-key-37 The FADER

The new G2 models come with faster processors, more memory, storage, and classic MPC-inspired colorways.]]> Thaiboy Digital has found his paradise On Paradise, the Drain Gang MC celebrates his utopian present, sheds a single tear for his turbulent past, and anticipates the endless possibilities ahead. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:11:24 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/17/thaiboy-digital-paradise-album-interview https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/17/thaiboy-digital-paradise-album-interview Raphael Helfand

On Paradise, the Drain Gang MC celebrates his utopian present, sheds a single tear for his turbulent past, and anticipates the endless possibilities ahead.]]> Your next favorite rapper performed at Summer Smash 2026 The FADER was backstage at Summer Smash last weekend capturing portraits of everyone from diamond* and Tezzus to PlaqueBoyMax and prettifun. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:27:28 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/17/summer-smash-2026-portraits https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/17/summer-smash-2026-portraits Vivian Medithi

The FADER was backstage at Summer Smash last weekend capturing portraits of everyone from diamond* and Tezzus to PlaqueBoyMax and prettifun.]]> Foushee’s “Drive” and other best songs you need right now Tracks we love right now, in no particular order. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:26:36 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/17/songs-you-need-in-your-life-june-17-2026 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/17/songs-you-need-in-your-life-june-17-2026 The FADER

Tracks we love right now, in no particular order.]]> Lil Nas X updates fans on bipolar diagnosis: “I’m doing much better” “I’m living life on extreme hard mode,” the singer joked in his most-lengthy update since his arrest last year. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:21:31 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/17/lil-nas-x-update-rehab-bipolar-diagnosis-new-music https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/17/lil-nas-x-update-rehab-bipolar-diagnosis-new-music Tobias Hess

“I’m living life on extreme hard mode,” the singer joked in his most-lengthy update since his arrest last year.]]> Isaiah Rashad announces 2026 North American tour with Alemeda Buckle up. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:40:41 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/16/isaiah-rashad-2026-north-american-tour-alemeda https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/16/isaiah-rashad-2026-north-american-tour-alemeda Drew Neiman

Buckle up.]]> Molly Santana and North West announce 14-date Kimokawaii tour The co-headlining U.S. tour will also cross into Canada for a single show in Toronto. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:58:05 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/16/molly-santana-north-west-kimokawaii-tour-dates-announce https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/16/molly-santana-north-west-kimokawaii-tour-dates-announce Vivian Medithi

The co-headlining U.S. tour will also cross into Canada for a single show in Toronto.]]> Grammys introduce new category Best Asian Pop Music Performance The announcement is already stirring up discourse. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:53:31 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/16/grammys-new-category-best-asian-pop-music-performance https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/16/grammys-new-category-best-asian-pop-music-performance Drew Neiman

The announcement is already stirring up discourse.]]> Big Freedia is keeping SOPHIE’s legacy alive with new EP ’Released At Last’ The new project comes 10 years after the two musical trailblazers had one “magical” session. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:32:47 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/16/big-freedia-sophie-ep-released-at-last-interview- https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/16/big-freedia-sophie-ep-released-at-last-interview- Tobias Hess

The new project comes 10 years after the two musical trailblazers had one “magical” session.]]> Blood Orange’s Devonte Hynes scored A24’s new stressful film ’The Invite’ The Olivia Wilde-directed and led film will be out June 26 in select theatres. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:24:52 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/16/blood-orange-devonte-hynes-score-the-invite-a24-olivia-wilde https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/16/blood-orange-devonte-hynes-score-the-invite-a24-olivia-wilde Tobias Hess

The Olivia Wilde-directed and led film will be out June 26 in select theatres.]]> Babyface Ray and Lelo on “On the Wall” and Detroit rap scene The FADER caught up with Detroit’s slickest rappers backstage at the 4 The TRENCHES tour. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:56:20 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/15/babyface-ray-lelo-interview-on-the-wall-detroit-rap https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/15/babyface-ray-lelo-interview-on-the-wall-detroit-rap Vivian Medithi

The FADER caught up with Detroit’s slickest rappers backstage at the 4 The TRENCHES tour.]]> Tyra Banks’s “Modelland” is the internet’s latest hyperfixation Some are comparing the surreal, pre-hyperpop song to Beyoncé and Tinashe. Those people are crazy. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:58:55 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/15/tyra-banks-modelland-song-explainer https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/15/tyra-banks-modelland-song-explainer Tobias Hess

Some are comparing the surreal, pre-hyperpop song to Beyoncé and Tinashe. Those people are crazy.]]> The Opener: MEOVV were born chic The K-pop quintet step into their own on new sophomore EP BITE NOW. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:20:06 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/15/the-opener-meovv-interview-bite-now-ep https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/15/the-opener-meovv-interview-bite-now-ep Vivian Medithi

The K-pop quintet step into their own on new sophomore EP BITE NOW.]]> How New York City watched the Knicks become champions again This is what photographer Taryn Segal saw as she trawled downtown Manhattan Saturday night — and watched history unfold. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:15:18 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/14/photos-from-manhattan-knicks-win-nba-championships-2026 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/14/photos-from-manhattan-knicks-win-nba-championships-2026 The FADER

This is what photographer Taryn Segal saw as she trawled downtown Manhattan Saturday night — and watched history unfold.]]> Oliver Tree is reportedly dead at 32 from helicopter collision The singer was in the middle of a world tour in Rio de Janeiro when the collision occurred early Sunday. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:47:41 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/14/oliver-tree-dead-at-32-helicopter-accident https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/14/oliver-tree-dead-at-32-helicopter-accident Steffanee Wang

The singer was in the middle of a world tour in Rio de Janeiro when the collision occurred early Sunday.]]> Navy Blue on Sir Render, Na-Kel Smith, and how “simple is a strength.” On his newest album Sir Render, Sage Elsesser’s pen is sharper than ever. It only took him five years. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:34:28 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/12/navy-blue-interview-sir-render https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/12/navy-blue-interview-sir-render Vivian Medithi

On his newest album Sir Render, Sage Elsesser’s pen is sharper than ever. It only took him five years.]]> Skrillex threw a rave in Berlin and the lineup was elite The two-day takeover of Kraftwerk in Berlin featured Bladee, Crystalmess, Juliana Huxtable, and more. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:19:18 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/12/contra-berlin-photo-recap-skrillex-nick-leon-bladee https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/12/contra-berlin-photo-recap-skrillex-nick-leon-bladee Tobias Hess

The two-day takeover of Kraftwerk in Berlin featured Bladee, Crystalmess, Juliana Huxtable, and more.]]>