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Matthew Schnipper

Matthew Schnipper

Matthew Schnipper is editor-in-chief of The FADER. He first contributed to the magazine in 2005 in the golden haze between graduating college and working in sales at Putumayo World Music.

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Stream: Blondes, “Business” (John Roberts Remix)

New York electronic darlings Blondes get a remix by John Roberts, the producer whose George Fitzgerald remix was one of our favorites of last year. This rework is not dissimilar to that in spirit, a … read more »

POSTED February 10, 2012 11:45AM IN MP3 / STREAMS 0 Comments TAGS: , ,
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Download Rich Kidz’ Everybody Eat Bread Mixtape

Rich Kidz mixtape #Straightlikethat2 was one of the best (and most slept on) of last year—just ask the NY Times. Now the Atlanta duo is back with another tape of triumphant rap, Everybody Eat Bread. … read more »

POSTED February 8, 2012 11:45AM IN MP3 / STREAMS Comments (1) TAGS: ,
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French Montana, “Shot Caller (NY Giants Remix)” MP3

Today, the New York Giants are having a parade. Congratulations to them on their Super Bowl win are in order, and they arrive not just in the form of ticker tape, but via a brief … read more »

POSTED February 7, 2012 11:15AM IN MP3 / STREAMS Comments (1) TAGS: ,
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Download John Talabot’s Fact Mix

John Talabot, the Spanish genius with no face, has a new Fact mix that acts as a nice companion to his great album, ƒin, which is out today. The mix is a definite winding road … read more »

POSTED February 6, 2012 11:30AM IN MP3 / STREAMS 0 Comments TAGS: ,
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Video: Gucci Mane, “Face Card”

Last week, Gucci dropped “North Pole,” his best song in eons. Now he’s back with the video for “Face Card,” based on the fairly ingenious concept that, if you can get away with it, you … read more »

POSTED February 2, 2012 10:33AM IN MUSIC VIDEO Comments (2) TAGS: ,
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Hear Lia Ices Cover Pink Floyd + New Video for “Little Marriage”

Perpetually underrated Lia Ices turns in two new pieces of media, a cover of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” and a video for “Little Marriage” from last year’s Grown Unknown, her sophomore LP on … read more »

POSTED February 1, 2012 1:00PM IN MP3 / STREAMS Comments (3) TAGS: ,
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Graphics, “MacGrackleton” MP3

New British producer Graphics turns in another new track, “MacGrackleton.” His “There’s a Way Back” was a surprise towards the end of last year, and he’s continued the streak with a small stream of singles … read more »

POSTED February 1, 2012 10:45AM IN MP3 / STREAMS 0 Comments TAGS: ,
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Video: Gary Clark Jr., “Don’t Owe You a Thang”

Gary Clark Jr. is being touted as the newest savior of the blues. “Don’t Owe You a Thang” is from his Warner Bros. EP, The Bright Lights. It’s great song, built from the same quick … read more »

POSTED January 31, 2012 10:45AM IN MUSIC VIDEO 0 Comments TAGS: ,
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Po Po, “Final Fight” MP3

Former FADER cover stars Po Po, once a band of brothers—literally, a trio of Maliks—is now an army of one. Zeb, who is now the sole Po Po, in addition to being extremely tall, knows … read more »

POSTED January 25, 2012 11:30AM IN MP3 / STREAMS Comments (1) TAGS: ,
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Video: Jack Peñate, “No One Lied”

The pleasant surprise of the day comes via Jack Peñate, who, as Abeano correctly says, released a heavily underrated sophomore album. “No One Lied” is much less bombastic than anything from Everything is New. Recorded … read more »

POSTED January 24, 2012 5:21PM IN MUSIC VIDEO Comments (1) TAGS: ,