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The FADER

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Which artists dropped out of the Ed Sheeran tour?

The FADERScenesWhich artists dropped out of the Ed Sheeran tour? All of the openers, and his backing band too.

September 15
Young Miko and Elena Rose: 20 Latin artists changing music in 2026

The FADERScenesYoung Miko and Elena Rose: 20 Latin artists changing music in 2026 From Reggaeton Mexa to hyperpop, here are the Latin artists you need to know.

September 15
VirtualDJ adds support for AlphaTheta’s OneLibrary format

The FADERScenesVirtualDJ adds support for AlphaTheta’s OneLibrary format The cross-brand library standard picks up one of the oldest names in laptop DJing.

September 15
Watch Rhian Teasdale star in Milk Makeup’s short film New York Found Me

The FADERScenesWatch Rhian Teasdale star in Milk Makeup’s short film New York Found Me “Places become feelings and you carry them with you.”

September 15
See photos from Afro Plus Fest’s almost rained-out, chaotic weekend

The FADERScenesSee photos from Afro Plus Fest’s almost rained-out, chaotic weekend Featuring Ayra Starr, Davido, Victony, and more.

September 14
Macklemore alleges stadium owners pressured Ed Sheeran to take him off tour

The FADERScenesMacklemore alleges stadium owners pressured Ed Sheeran to take him off tour In a Tuesday morning statement, Ed Sheeran confirmed that Robert Kraft and other venue owners said they would pull tour dates if Macklemore remained on bill.

September 14
Big Ears 2027 lineup: Weyes Blood, Thundercat, Oneohtrix Point Never, and more

The FADERScenesBig Ears 2027 lineup: Weyes Blood, Thundercat, Oneohtrix Point Never, and more The Knoxville, TN, festival returns in April; festival passes go on sale Wednesday Sept. 16.

September 14
Oasis are going on tour in 2027

The FADERScenesOasis are going on tour in 2027 “Come witness the fitness. It shall be a sight to behold.”

September 14
Goldie shares Notting Hill Carnival video for Break’s “Jungle Daze” remix

The FADERScenesGoldie shares Notting Hill Carnival video for Break’s “Jungle Daze” remix The first “Jungle Daze” video was a history lesson. This one is a street party.

September 14
Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale is the star of Milk Makeup’s NYC-set short film

The FADERScenesWet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale is the star of Milk Makeup’s NYC-set short film The “mangetout” singer takes The Big Apple.

September 11
Standing on the Corner are raising the stakes

The FADERScenesStanding on the Corner are raising the stakes Gio Escobar talks to The FADER about bringing the avant-garde collective’s elusive third album to streaming.

September 11
no na preview ‘island girl’ with short film “speaker freaker (the long song)”

The FADERScenesno na preview ‘island girl’ with short film “speaker freaker (the long song)” “It was really important for us to bring that Indonesian pride into the visual world of the album and share where we come from.”

September 11
Shygirl releases “Lucky (Hymn),” announces new album Swallow!

The FADERScenesShygirl releases “Lucky (Hymn),” announces new album Swallow! Check out the second single from the British singer’s sophomore album, out November 6.

September 10
This Is Lorelei prefers to be prolific

The FADERScenesThis Is Lorelei prefers to be prolific The Brooklyn songwriter talks his instinctual writing practice, adapting to tour life, and getting sober.

September 10
Listen to a new FADER Mix by Boy Harsher

The FADERScenesListen to a new FADER Mix by Boy Harsher A stirring sonic preview of their forthcoming album, GET MEAN.

September 10
7 emerging designers to watch out for at New York Fashion Week spring 2027

The FADERScenes7 emerging designers to watch out for at New York Fashion Week spring 2027 It might be the shortest NYFW ever, but this season’s five-day circuit is overflowing with must-see talent.

September 9
daine’s “Product of Profit (P.O.P)” and other sings you need right now

The FADERScenesdaine’s “Product of Profit (P.O.P)” and other sings you need right now Tracks we love right now, in no particular order.

September 9
Afroplus Fest brought the diaspora to D.C.

The FADERScenesAfroplus Fest brought the diaspora to D.C. Artists and attendees explain why North America’s largest Afro-Caribbean Hip-Hop festival is where the diaspora finds home.

September 9
Ciarán on his new album Róisín, retiring Bearface, and going solo

The FADERScenesCiarán on his new album Róisín, retiring Bearface, and going solo The artist — who the world first met as Bearface from BROCKHAMPTON — is back after a near half-decade of silence. To his surprise, his fans were waiting.

September 9
20 photos with aura from the xperiment tour in Brooklyn

The FADERScenes20 photos with aura from the xperiment tour in Brooklyn Ken Carson, Xaviersobased, and prettifun put on a delirious show at Barclays Center.

September 8