Fatt Smaxk on working with Playboi Carti and Smaxk Season 2
The FADER caught up with fast-rising ATL rapper Fatt Smaxk for an exclusive interview.
Chxrry on U, Me & My Ego and evolving her sound
Toronto singer-songwriter Chxrry talks to The FADER about how she recorded her sultry and strong new album U, Me & My Ego.
Ravyn Lenae announces new album Blue Island, releases “Handle”
The Chicago singer-songwriter’s third album arrives August 7 and will include the previously released “Bobby” and “Reputation” with Dominic Fike.
The Opener: The Femcels are the antidote to irony poisoning
The London electro-twee duo are carving out their own kookily earnest niche as they prep for their first U.S. tour.
I got flashbanged at the bleood show. I think I liked it?
An overstimulating evening at Elsewhere with rage rap’s newest ascendant star.
Isabella Lovestory taps Cece Natalie and The Deep for trilingual “Gorgeous (Remix)”
Oscar Scheller turns up the heat on a standout from last summer’s Vanity.
How Loe Shimmy ended up on the best song on Drake’s ’Habibti’
The FADER caught up with Loe Shimmy to chat about how “I’m Spent” came together.
Every DJ needs to play ’EXIT 2B’ by B0YG1RL this summer
The Miami duo’s second excellent EP of 2026 features Isabella Lovestory and KAY NIVE$.
OsamaSon celebrates his birthday with new song “off that!”
It’s possibly the first offering from his upcoming album NOCTURNAL.
What if Drake had dropped one perfect album?
We took a shot at paring back ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR to a more manageable listening session.
The Opener: You could rave to the sound chalk makes
20-year-old Kabir Parekh makes colorful alternative electronica for headphones and club speakers alike.
ICEMAN did exactly what Drake needed (and not much more)
Along with flankers HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR, it’s the most fun we’ve had with Drizzy in years.