Daily Archives: September 11, 2012
The Weeknd Signs to a Major Label
The Weeknd and his XO collective have signed a deal with Universal Republic, according to a press release. As part of the partnership, Universal will release The Weeknd’s three mixtapes House of Ballons, Thursday and … read more »
Stream Woods’ Album Bend Beyond
There’s something to be said for regularity. Woods have released an album a year for the last six years (that’s not including 7-inches, EPs, acoustic white labels and other weird little items). It’s been interesting … read more »
Video: Uptown XO, “Good Vibes”
When making self-consciously retro music, hitting the right production signifiers isn’t more important than plain-old, well done songwriting. Uptown XO, of Washington, D.C. group Diamond District, seems to have figured that out. “Good Vibes” is … read more »
Stream Matt Carlson’s Album All Moments
There’s this place in Seattle called the Science Center that I took for granted growing up. Basically the idea was science FOR KIDS!!!! So there was a bunch of stuff you could do with bubbles, … read more »
Armstrong f. Trouble, “The Crib” MP3
Orlando rapper Armstong’s new mixtape, Kold World Kold Blood, dropped today. The entire thing is worth hearing; “Suicide Life” has particularly deep, spacious production, while “Choices” has a harsh, threatening dissonance. But a strong highlight … read more »
Itemized: M.I.A. Bad Girls USB Necklace
Every week a different FADER staff member will pick a clothing item or accessory that he or she has lately been spending a lot of time with—or would like to—and write a little love letter … read more »
Stream: Saint Lou Lou, “Maybe You (CFCF Remix)”
CFCF infuses the minimal pop sheen of Saint Lou Lou’s “Maybe You” with a bit of texture, giving its open washes some rooted beats and looping synths. Still Sain Lou Lou’s vocals manage to hold … read more »
NYC: Go See Jason Nocito and Tim Barber Sign Books at the GQ/Nordstrom Pop Up Shop
Our friends, photographers Jason Nocito and Tim Barber, will be signing books at the GQ/Nordstrom pop up shop tomorrow from 6-8PM. Nocito’s book, I Heart Transylvania, features photos of his wife and her native Vancouver, … read more »
Child Actor, “If You Loved Me” MP3
For the past few years, Boston-based vocalist Sedgie Ogilvy has been sending home-recorded song demos over to her cousin, beatmaker Max Heath, in Connecticut. A member of New Haven hip-hop collective Anonymous Inc. and an … read more »
New York Fashion Week: Backstage at JF & Son Spring 2013
Sure, it’s great to look at clothes on the runway, but the true fun and hard work of New York Fashion Week goes on backstage, with designers, stylists, models and make-up artists running around like … read more »
