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/ 24 summer anthems for right now, as picked by artists JADE, Ravyn Lenae, The Dare, and more share the songs they’re spinning this summer. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:43:11 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/11/summer-songs-2026-recommendations-playlist https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/11/summer-songs-2026-recommendations-playlist The FADER

JADE, Ravyn Lenae, The Dare, and more share the songs they’re spinning this summer.]]> JADE on KATSEYE, her Lily Allen remix, and playing Primavera The “Angel Of My Dreams” singer locked in with The FADER before she took the Occident stage in Barcelona. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:58:19 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/11/jade-primavera-interview https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/11/jade-primavera-interview Tobias Hess

The “Angel Of My Dreams” singer locked in with The FADER before she took the Occident stage in Barcelona.]]> This short film celebrates Haiti’s first World Cup Finals in 52 years The Leo Volcy-directed film is produced by Haitian DJ and producer, Michael Brun. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:57:04 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/11/haiti-world-cup-finals-52-years-michael-brun-short-film https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/11/haiti-world-cup-finals-52-years-michael-brun-short-film Drew Neiman

The Leo Volcy-directed film is produced by Haitian DJ and producer, Michael Brun.]]> Listen to a new FADER Mix by Octo Octa A vinyl-only mix that channels the ecstatic energy of ’90s Chicago radio. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:27:39 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/11/fader-mix-octo-octa https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/11/fader-mix-octo-octa Tobias Hess

A vinyl-only mix that channels the ecstatic energy of ’90s Chicago radio.]]> New York Music Month to host free shows by Kelsey Lu, The Antlers Plus free panels, rehearsal spaces, and events for artists, fans, and industry professionals. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:56:19 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/10/new-york-music-month-to-host-free-shows-by-kelsey-lu-the-antlers https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/10/new-york-music-month-to-host-free-shows-by-kelsey-lu-the-antlers Drew Neiman

Plus free panels, rehearsal spaces, and events for artists, fans, and industry professionals.]]> 16 picks for Song of the Summer 2026 We’re calling it now — you’ll be hearing these 16 songs by Trim, underscores, Fatt Smaxk, and more everywhere this summer. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:10:58 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/10/15-picks-for-song-of-the-summer-2026 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/10/15-picks-for-song-of-the-summer-2026 The FADER

We’re calling it now — you’ll be hearing these 16 songs by Trim, underscores, Fatt Smaxk, and more everywhere this summer.]]> Nina Protocol didn’t change the world, but it still built something worthwhile The independent music platform’s greatest strength became its downfall. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:19:19 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/10/why-nina-protocol-shutting-down https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/10/why-nina-protocol-shutting-down Benny Sun

The independent music platform’s greatest strength became its downfall.]]> Horsegiirl’s “that’s my beach!” and other best songs you need right now Tracks we love right now, in no particular order. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:39:45 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/10/songs-you-need-in-your-life-june-10-2026 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/10/songs-you-need-in-your-life-june-10-2026 The FADER

Tracks we love right now, in no particular order.]]> Moma PS1 announces 2026 Warm Up lineup: Cortisa Star, keiyaA, and more New York City’s favorite summer party series is back. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:39:53 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/10/moma-ps1-warm-up-announcement-lineup-cortisa-star-keiyaa-purelink https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/10/moma-ps1-warm-up-announcement-lineup-cortisa-star-keiyaa-purelink Tobias Hess

New York City’s favorite summer party series is back.]]> Mitski covers One Direction and Frank Sinatra for Puberty 2 10th anniversary The new bonus tracks arrive alongside new “I Bet on Losing Dogs” t-shirts and a limited edition vinyl. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:02:07 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/09/mitski-covers-one-direction-frank-sinatra-puberty-2-10th-anniversary https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/09/mitski-covers-one-direction-frank-sinatra-puberty-2-10th-anniversary Drew Neiman

The new bonus tracks arrive alongside new “I Bet on Losing Dogs” t-shirts and a limited edition vinyl.]]> Ravyn Lenae says Blue Island will be “more rambunctious” than Bird’s Eye The FADER caught up with the Chicago singer on Day 2 of Governors Ball. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:59:30 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/09/ravyn-lenae-governors-ball-interview-blue-island-handle https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/09/ravyn-lenae-governors-ball-interview-blue-island-handle Vivian Medithi

The FADER caught up with the Chicago singer on Day 2 of Governors Ball.]]> How Primavera Sound books the most eclectic festival on earth The absurdly stacked line up at Primavera feels like the entire global music music industry on shuffle. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:59:09 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/09/primavera-sound-2026-booker-pau-cristoful-interview https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/09/primavera-sound-2026-booker-pau-cristoful-interview Tobias Hess

The absurdly stacked line up at Primavera feels like the entire global music music industry on shuffle.]]> Interpol’s ’This Mirror Weighs a Ton:’ Release date, track list, and more Their debut on Partisan Records is their first new album in four year. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:04:19 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/09/interpol-this-mirror-weighs-a-ton-album-announcement https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/09/interpol-this-mirror-weighs-a-ton-album-announcement Tobias Hess

Their debut on Partisan Records is their first new album in four year.]]> 43 photos from a hot as hell Gov Ball 2026 ASAP Rocky, Rihanna, Lorde, Baby Keem, and more captured through the lens of our photographer. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:11:19 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/08/gov-ball-2026-lineup-photos-asap-rocky-lorde https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/08/gov-ball-2026-lineup-photos-asap-rocky-lorde The FADER

ASAP Rocky, Rihanna, Lorde, Baby Keem, and more captured through the lens of our photographer.]]> Showjoe on self-esteem, Molly Santana, and YUNI The rapper-producer’s supercharged new album has a message for the youth. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:14:27 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/08/showjoe-interview-molly-santana-yuni-brainrot https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/08/showjoe-interview-molly-santana-yuni-brainrot Vivian Medithi

The rapper-producer’s supercharged new album has a message for the youth.]]> Nia Archives goes alternative After hitting a peak in her career, the acclaimed London junglist returns with a record that rewires her high-BPM sound with a full band. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:33:07 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/08/nia-archives-emotional-junglist-album-interview https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/08/nia-archives-emotional-junglist-album-interview David Renshaw

After hitting a peak in her career, the acclaimed London junglist returns with a record that rewires her high-BPM sound with a full band.]]> The Opener: Listening to JWords rap is like guided meditation The Jersey producer steps in front of the mic on her first vocal-centric solo release. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:19:04 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/08/the-opener-listening-to-jwords-rap-is-like-guided-meditation https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/08/the-opener-listening-to-jwords-rap-is-like-guided-meditation Vivian Medithi

The Jersey producer steps in front of the mic on her first vocal-centric solo release.]]> Charli xcx’s Music, Fashion, Film Tour: How to buy tickets, dates, and more The British singer will be joined by rising pop sensation, Underscores. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:21:13 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/08/charli-xcx-music-fashion-film-tour-how-to-buy-ticketes-dates-underscores https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/08/charli-xcx-music-fashion-film-tour-how-to-buy-ticketes-dates-underscores Tobias Hess

The British singer will be joined by rising pop sensation, Underscores.]]> Protect’s Slimedude2003 is a perfect introduction This collection of leaks spotlights the Buffalo rapper at his most versatile -- and unexpectedly introspective. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:45:22 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/05/protect-slimedude2003-review-perfect-introduction https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/05/protect-slimedude2003-review-perfect-introduction Vivian Medithi

This collection of leaks spotlights the Buffalo rapper at his most versatile -- and unexpectedly introspective.]]> GGG and NSFW Sessions threw NYC’s first queer office siren rave The event, started by a collective of Black queer women, brought out the city’s sapphic nightlife scene in ties, button-downs, heels, tights, and blazers. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:45:42 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/05/newyorkcity-queer-par https://www.thefader.com/2026/06/05/newyorkcity-queer-par Kylah Williams

The event, started by a collective of Black queer women, brought out the city’s sapphic nightlife scene in ties, button-downs, heels, tights, and blazers. ]]>