The FADER
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Kim Petras and Cortisa Star’s “Get Some” and the best new songs right now
The FADER presents their March 4, 2026 weekly music roundup featuring essential new songs from vari…
Ben Reilly: “AI is the opposite of hip-hop”
Ben Reilly argues in an exclusive op-ed for The FADER that artificial intelligence fundamentally co…
Lauren London remembers Nipsey Hussle at new memorial dedication
South Los Angeles has unveiled Nipsey Hussle Square to honor the late rapper's legacy. Lauren Londo…
A guide to Rochelle Jordan’s best songs
This is a comprehensive guide highlighting the best songs from Rochelle Jordan's discography. The a…
Lil Uzi Vert co-signs 2slimey, says new album coming this year
Lil Uzi Vert has publicly endorsed rising artist 2slimey in a recent interview with DAZED magazine,…
6 takeaways from Rochelle Jordan’s FADER cover story
British-Jamaican singer-songwriter Rochelle Jordan is featured as The FADER's latest cover star. Th…
Cover Story: Rochelle Jordan’s slow burn
FADER cover star Rochelle Jordan discusses her upcoming 2025 album ‘Through The Wall,’ her creative…
Lucy Bedroque and prettifun play in a snowtrap storm on “GOOD SAKE”
Lucy Bedroque collaborates with prettifun and egobreak on their new single ‘GOOD SAKE’, a track tha…
camille blackman makes bedroom folk at her own pace
DC-via-LA singer-songwriter camille blackman creates authentic bedroom folk music that prioritizes …
DJ Premier is first recipient of the Rob Stone JoyRx Music Awards
DJ Premier received the inaugural Rob Stone JoyRx Music Award at a ceremony attended by notable mus…
Sideshow gets grimy on TIGRAY FUNK standout “YARDBIRD”
Sideshow releases TIGRAY FUNK, his first album in two years, featuring the standout track ‘YARDBIRD…
Dweller festival brings Black techno history and joy to the forefront
Dweller is a New York City-based festival dedicated to highlighting the contributions of Black and …
Mitski locks the door on the world on ‘Nothing’s About To Happen To Me’
Mitski releases ‘Nothing's About To Happen To Me’, her follow-up album to her most successful recor…
Nettspend says new album early life crisis will drop next week
Nettspend has announced that his debut album ‘early life crisis’ will be released next week. This f…
The myth and magic of Max B’s Harlem
Critic Shamira Ibrahim explores Harlem rapper Max B's music and its connection to the neighborhood'…
sosocamo makes smooth-toned trap on ‘big country’
North Carolina rapper sosocamo achieved viral success with his smooth-toned trap music on the relea…
Megan Rouge: The Houston rapper is going to Broadway
Megan Thee Stallion, the Houston rapper, will make her Broadway debut playing Zidler in ‘Moulin Rou…
Jump Source announce debut album Fold with two cloudy dance tracks
Jump Source, the duo of Patrick Holland and Francis Latreille (priori), has announced their debut a…
Atlanta-based Kajaryia is crafting an intimate soul world all her own
Atlanta-based indie artist Kajaryia is developing her unique intimate soul sound, focusing on a pat…
It’s Slayyyter season
Pop artist Slayyyter discusses her upcoming album ‘WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA’ releasing March 27 via RE…
The myth and magic of Max B’s Harlem
Critic Shamira Ibrahim explores how Harlem rapper Max B's music captures and connects the past, pre…
fakemink says ‘Terrified’ will be out this spring
British rapper fakemink has announced his self-produced sophomore album Terrified, set for release …