The 5 biggest music news stories of this week
From Rihanna’s baby girl to a rare Frank Ocean statement, this is what The FADER editors are talking about.…
On Here For It All, Mariah Carey exposes her soft side
With whistle notes, power ballads, and an R&B fusion sound, a rare, vulnerable Mimi takes stock of how far she’s come.…
Olivia Dean – ‘The Art of Loving’ review: musings on love from a star risen
The two years since Dean’s debut ‘Messy’ have been marked by countless career highlights, and the soaring ‘The Art of Loving’ adds to it Olivia Dean is fast becoming a genuine household name,…
The best concerts and shows to see in New York City in October 2025
From Alex G to Addison Rae, here are the artists we’re excited to catch in October. …
Zara Larsson always wanted to be pop’s number one girl. With Midnight Sun, she just might
“You can’t be number one forever, that’s just the nature of it, but I just want to taste it.”…
VLURE – ‘Escalate’ review: scintillating rave-punk from the beating heart of Glasgow
The Glasgow rave-rock prodigies mould an astonishing universe of euphoria, self-release and closure on their debut album There are no half-measures in the do-or-die world of VLURE, whose…
Cardi B’s “Bodega Baddie” and the best new songs right now
Tracks we love right now, in no particular order. Each week, The FADER staff rounds up the songs…
Live Nation’s CEO thinks concert tickets are “underpriced”
Speaking at an industry event this month, Michael Rapino suggested that there is “a lot of runway” to raise prices.…
Live Nation’s CEO thinks concert tickets are “underpriced”
Speaking at an industry event this month, Michael Rapino suggested that there is “a lot of runway” to raise prices.…
Cardi B – ‘Am I The Drama?’ review: overstuffed and underwhelming
Seven years on from her riotous debut, Cardi doubles down on bravado but drowns it in overlong tracks and half-baked collabs Seven years of chaos, beefs, motherhood and viral moments have kept…