SKAIWATER IS POST-EVERYTHING. Four years ago, @azothism broke big with their 2022 single “#miles,” which catapulted the Nottingham native to viral highs and major label deals. To another rapper, this might have been a happy ending — for The FADER’s latest cover star, it’s been a turbulent prologue to their current era as an independent artist, fighting against rap purists, gender norms, and industry standards to push hip-hop forward. “Bro, it's a group of kids changing how we listen to this type of music. People just gotta get with it or get left.” skaiwater opened up about their childhood, being friends with Lil Nas X, their nonbinary identity, and leaving the major label system in a new interview with @perlucidum for the cover of The FADER. Read skai's full FADER cover story here: thefader.com/2026/05/05/skai…

"Simple is a strength. Simple is not necessarily easy." – we talked to @navyduskwaygi about the five year process behind his incisive new album 'Sir Render:' thefader.com/2026/06/12/navy…

Skrillex curated CONTRA: Berlin, a stacked two day music event at Kraftwerk that featured the global underground's best: Juliana Huxtable, Nick Léon, Bladee, KAVARI, Crystalmess and many more. Learn more about CONTRA here: thefader.com/2026/06/12/cont…

Wrote a bit about "purple," branding, and Olivia's undeniable skill (even if find the whole insular world pop stan symbolism a bit tedious) thefader.com/2026/06/12/oliv…

"purple," a standout off Olivia Rodrigo's new album, is an expert work of branding and self-mythology. It also hits you in the heart. Read our critic's review of the standout track here: thefader.com/2026/06/12/oliv…

Babychiefdoit's dropped his new album 'Rise Against My Broken Odds.'

Tove Lo and Stromae have linked up for her new single “des fleurs.”

Molly Santana has released her latest single "Can't Touch This."

Blxst has shared his new album 'Labor of Love.'

Olivia Rodrigo's third studio album ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ is out now. This is "stupid song."

Ayra Starr's new song "Tornado" is out now. 💜⭐️

JADE, @ravynlenae, @itsthedare, and more told us the songs they’re spinning this summer. See their picks and stream their perfect summer playlist: thefader.com/2026/06/11/summ…

The FADER caught up with JADE ahead of her Primavera debut to chat about KATSEYE, her advice for new girl groups, and making one of the most bold pop projects of the decade. Read here: thefader.com/2026/06/11/jade…

Is @jadethirlwall an EYEKON? @katseyeworld #katseye #jadethirlwall

Celebrate Haiti's return to the World Cup finals with this new, moving @MichaelBrun-produced short film "Grenadye Alaso!" 🇭🇹⚽️ thefader.com/2026/06/11/hait…

Our latest FADER Mix is with the one and only Octo Octa. The vinyl DJ delivered a set that takes it back to Chicago radio mixes from the 90s, and is a cure for any June gloom. Listen, check out the tracklist, and read an interview with Octo Octa here: thefader.com/2026/06/11/fade…

noname has announced her 'Telefone' ten year anniversary tour.

What's the song of the summer for 2026? We have a few ideas, including tracks by Pz', Steve Lacy, Trim, underscores, Iceage, Natalie Nunn, and more. thefader.com/2026/06/10/15-p…

Independent music platform Nina Protocol will shut down for good on July 15, five years after it came in with a dream to change the way we buy and sell music. thefader.com/2026/06/10/why-…