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The 5 biggest music news stories of this week

The 5 biggest music news stories of this week

From Solange’s new role in academia to the untimely loss of an icon, this is what The FADER editors are talking about.

music / Hip-Hop
7 musicians on cultivating a creative offline life

The artists of UNSOUND on cultivating a creative offline life

Artists performing at UNSOUND 2025, including billy woods, Loraine James, and Gyrofield, speak about the efforts to spend more time offline.

music / Hip-Hop
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See unreleased photos from D’Angelo and Beck’s 2000 FADER cover shoot

When D'Angelo met Beck

See unreleased photos from D’Angelo and Beck’s 2000 cover shoot from The FADER's third issue, and read the story behind the day.

music / R&B
Spotify creating AI tools in partnership with major labels

Spotify creating AI tools in partnership with major labels

Spotify and the three major label groups are teaming up for new AI projects they claim will center artists.

culture / Technology
How to throw a perfect show

How to throw a perfect show

Whether you want to organize a concert, DJ night, rave, or festival, here's a bunch of good advice from 8 musicians and event planners.

culture / Nightlife
Britney Spears responds to Kevin Federline’s “hurtful and exhausting” book claims

Britney Spears responds to Kevin Federline’s “hurtful and exhausting” book claims

Britney Spears has labelled claims in ex-husband Kevin Federline's book You Thought You Knew as "hurtful and exhaisting."

music / Pop
Rio Da Yung OG, IRL: 14 hours with Michigan’s realest rapper

Rio Da Yung OG, IRL

After five years in prison, Rio Da Yung OG is making a frantic push from Michigan superstar to household name.

music / Hip-Hop
Alemeda and Doechii’s “Beat a B!tch Up” and the best new songs right now

Songs You Need In Your Life: October 15, 2025

The best new songs right now include Alemeda and Doechii's "Beat A B!tch Up," bar italia's "omnishambles," Tia Corine's "Was Hannin," and more.

music / Hip-Hop
Solange Knowles is USC’s first ever scholar in residence

Solange Knowles is USC’s first ever scholar in residence

University of California and the Thornton School of Music’s first scholar in residence will be Solange Knowles. She will teach a class and host workshops over the next 3 years.

music / R&B
What D’Angelo taught us about Prince, R&B, and his creative process

What D’Angelo taught us about Prince, R&B, and his creative process

The FADER remembers D'Angelo and looks back at his 2000 cover story where he talks about Prince, the state of R&B, and his creative process.

music / Soul
Artists pay tribute to D’Angelo: DJ Premier, Tyler, the Creator, and more

Artists pay tribute to D’Angelo: DJ Premier, Tyler, the Creator, and more

Tributes have been paid to D'Angelo, who has passed away age 51. DJ Premier, Tyler, The Creator, Beyonce, and Lauryn Hill were among the first to honor the late star.

music / R&B
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