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How Bette Midler, Britney, and despair led John Early to his debut album

Comedian John Early discusses his new album Now More Than Ever, an expanded version of his cabaret-style stand-up special of the same name which features covers of songs by Madonna, Neil Young, and more.

music / Pop

Nilüfer Yanya is taking it in her stride

Nilufer Yanya discusses the existential questions behind her latest album, My Method Actor.

music / Rock

Songs You Need In Your Life This Week

Every week, The FADER collects all the songs we have on repeat into one playlist. Here they are, in no particular order.

music / Pop

Hakushi Hasegawa soundtracks your strangest daydreams

Japanese underground artist Hakushi Hasegawa's debut album Mahōgakkō is a collection of songs designed to induce euphoria.

music / Experimental

There are scammers pretending to be FADER staffers online. Don’t send them money.

"How do I get my music posted on The FADER?" Not by sending your money to scammers pretending to be us.

music / Pop

Rich Homie Quan brought hip-hop to its communal essence

A memorial for Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper and Rich Gang artist who passed away suddenly at 33.

music / Hip-Hop

Rap Blog: Fat Trel is still talking to the trenches

Watch Fat Trel's music video for “Anything” off the DC rapper’s latest album Boosa’s Keeper.

music / Hip-Hop

Molchat Doma are fun now

Belarusian synth-goth band Molchat Doma talk TikTok, Depeche Mode, and the surprising sound of their new album Belaya Polosa.

music / Rock

The many jerks of MJ Lenderman’s Manning Fireworks

On his third solo album, budding indie alt-country star MJ Lenderman weaves absurd imagery into every melancholic verse.

music / Rock

New Music Friday: Stream projects from MJ Lenderman, Molchat Doma, Hinds, and more

It's New Music Friday, and once more The FADER is rounding up all the albums you should stream. Today, hear new projects from MJ Lenderman, Molchat Doma, Hinds, and more

music / Rock

Rich Homie Quan dies at 34

Atlanta rapper and former Rich Gang member Rich Homie Quan has passed away at 34.

music / Hip-Hop