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/ It marks the beginning of a new hopeful chapter for the rising British singer. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:26:33 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/22/lola-young-from-down-here-single https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/22/lola-young-from-down-here-single Tobias Hess

It marks the beginning of a new hopeful chapter for the rising British singer.]]> Oscar Scheller turns up the heat on a standout from last summer’s <i>Vanity</i>. Fri, 22 May 2026 12:35:08 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/22/isabella-lovestory-cece-natalie-the-deep-gorgeous-remix https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/22/isabella-lovestory-cece-natalie-the-deep-gorgeous-remix Vivian Medithi

Oscar Scheller turns up the heat on a standout from last summer’s Vanity.]]> The FADER caught up with Loe Shimmy to chat about how “I’m Spent” came together. Thu, 21 May 2026 16:43:26 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/21/loe-shimmy-interview-drake-habibti-im-spent https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/21/loe-shimmy-interview-drake-habibti-im-spent Vivian Medithi

The FADER caught up with Loe Shimmy to chat about how “I’m Spent” came together.]]> The Miami duo’s second excellent EP of 2026 features Isabella Lovestory and KAY NIVE$. Thu, 21 May 2026 12:52:51 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/21/b0yg1rl-exit-2b-isabella-lovestory-soleil https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/21/b0yg1rl-exit-2b-isabella-lovestory-soleil Vivian Medithi

The Miami duo’s second excellent EP of 2026 features Isabella Lovestory and KAY NIVE$.]]> The Brooklyn designer has ambitious plans for merging music and fashion. Plus, he exclusively debuts his new short, <i>Eterno</i>. Thu, 21 May 2026 12:18:12 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/21/willy-chavarria-designer-music-interview https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/21/willy-chavarria-designer-music-interview India Roby

The Brooklyn designer has ambitious plans for merging music and fashion. Plus, he exclusively debuts his new short, Eterno.]]> According to a left-of-center community organizing group. Thu, 21 May 2026 10:58:41 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/21/how-music-venues-protect-against-ice https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/21/how-music-venues-protect-against-ice Steffanee Wang

According to a left-of-center community organizing group.]]> It’s possibly the first offering from his upcoming album <i>NOCTURNAL</i>. Wed, 20 May 2026 16:20:18 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/20/osamason-celebrates-birthday-new-song-off-that https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/20/osamason-celebrates-birthday-new-song-off-that Vivian Medithi

It’s possibly the first offering from his upcoming album NOCTURNAL.]]> We took a shot at paring back <i>ICEMAN</I>, <i>HABIBTI</I>, and <i>MAID OF HONOUR</i> to a more manageable listening session. Wed, 20 May 2026 15:09:11 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/20/what-if-drake-had-dropped-one-perfect-album https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/20/what-if-drake-had-dropped-one-perfect-album Vivian Medithi

We took a shot at paring back ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR to a more manageable listening session.]]> Tracks we love right now, in no particular order. Wed, 20 May 2026 13:35:53 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/20/songs-you-need-in-your-life-may-20-2026 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/20/songs-you-need-in-your-life-may-20-2026 The FADER

Tracks we love right now, in no particular order.]]> 20-year-old Kabir Parekh makes colorful alternative electronica for headphones and club speakers alike. Tue, 19 May 2026 15:24:24 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/19/the-opener-you-could-rave-to-the-sound-chalk-makes https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/19/the-opener-you-could-rave-to-the-sound-chalk-makes Vivian Medithi

20-year-old Kabir Parekh makes colorful alternative electronica for headphones and club speakers alike.]]> Tantalizing architecture and a real underground lineup create an event for the senses. Tue, 19 May 2026 14:22:19 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/19/horst-festival-belgium-review https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/19/horst-festival-belgium-review Tobias Hess

Tantalizing architecture and a real underground lineup create an event for the senses.]]> I’m ready to transcend. Tue, 19 May 2026 12:03:00 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/19/bicep-kim-gordon-smerz-and-more-to-play-making-time--2026 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/19/bicep-kim-gordon-smerz-and-more-to-play-making-time--2026 Steffanee Wang

I’m ready to transcend.]]> Along with flankers <i>HABIBTI</i> and <i>MAID OF HONOUR</i>, it’s the most fun we’ve had with Drizzy in years. Tue, 19 May 2026 11:07:13 -0400 https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/19/drake-iceman-review-exactly-what-needed-not-much-more https://www.thefader.com/2026/05/19/drake-iceman-review-exactly-what-needed-not-much-more Vivian Medithi

Along with flankers HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR, it’s the most fun we’ve had with Drizzy in years.]]> 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.”]]>