The FADER

The 5 biggest music news stories of this week

From Rihanna’s baby girl to a rare Frank Ocean statement, this is what The FADER editors are talking about.

music / Hip-Hop

Mulatu Plays Mulatu review: Mulatu Astatke reimagines himself

Mulatu Astatke’s self-covers album expands his Ethio-jazz vision

For his new album 'Mulatu Plays Mulatu,' Ethio-jazz icon Mulatu Astatke recomposed a selection of mostly deep cuts.

music / Experimental

Geese Getting Killed review: wild-eyed and surprisingly referential

Geese's 'Getting Killed' is 2025's most invigorating rock pastiche

Read The FADER's review of 'Getting Killed,' the great third album from New York rock band Geese.

music / Rock

Young Thug’s UY Scuti: See the full credits with Mariah The Scientist and more

See the full tracklist for Young Thug's UY SCUTI, including guest features from Cardi B, Travis Scott, Future, and Mariah The Scientist, plus watch his "FUCKING TOLD U" video.

music / Hip-Hop

FKA twigs shares Eusexua Afterglow release date

FKA twigs shares "Cheap Hotel" and confirms Eusexua Afterglow will drop on November 14.

music / Electronic

Zara Larsson always wanted to be pop’s number one girl. With Midnight Sun, she just might

An interview with Zara Larsson about her album 'Midnight Sun,' out September 26, the meaning behind her song "The Ambition," and finding success in her career.

music / Pop

Jay Som on new album Belong and working with Hayley Williams and Lucy Dacus

Jay Som returns (with a little help from her friends)

Jay Som Belong interview: Melina Duterte discusses her first album in six years, including collaborations with Hayley Williams and Jim Adkins.

music / Rock

The best concerts and shows to see in New York City in October 2025

The FADER's list of concerts to see in New York City in August 2025 with shows from Alex G to Addison Rae.

music / Hip-Hop

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome their first daughter, Rocki

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed a baby named Rocki Irish Mayers on September 13, Rihanna has announced on Instagram

music / Pop

Cardi B’s “Bodega Baddie” and the best new songs right now

Songs You Need In Your Life: September 24, 2025

The FADER's weekly roundup of the best new songs including Cardi B's "Bodega Baddie," RAYE's "Where Is My Husband!," Nine Inch Nail's "Who Wants To Live Forever," and more.

music / Hip-Hop

Deradoorian joins Spotify boycott

Deradoorian confirms she has joined the list of artists boycotting Spotify in protest over CEO Daniel Ek's investment in AI drone technology.

music / Rock