18 months ago, pluggnb rapper Lil Shine was federally indicted for felony pharmaceutical fraud. The FADER caught up with Shine before and after his sentencing hearing for an exclusive interview.
"Lost Boys" — Phoebe Bridgers's first single off of "Lost Weekend" — is a return to musical form, and a striking reflection on our social media age.
Before joining JPEGmafia's tour, Minneapolis rapper Matt Proxy spoke to The FADER about his debut album trojan horse and an electric NYC show.
The FADER selects the best new songs right now the week of July 1, 2026, including songs by Chanel Beads, Carly Rae Jepson, twentythree, Navy Blue, and more.
Ambient composer and multi-instrumentalist Laraaji makes his “celestially guided” music by channeling the energy around him. When he stopped by The FADER offices in May alongside Brooklyn collaborator Leon Kelly, the pair offered to lead the crew in guided meditation. Of course we had to say yes.
