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Rap Blog: DJ Wesley Gonzaga’s haunted funk

“Mega a Cura Antidepressiva,” a new song from DJ Wesley Gonzaga, is the focus of this week's Rap Blog.

music / Hip-Hop

6 artists who are keeping Milwaukee rap essential

The FADER's Nadine Smith checks in with Milwaukee's rap scene years after it first blew up and showcases some of its most exciting artists, like AyooLii and MarijuanaXO.

music / Hip-Hop

The only thing that makes sense about Saltburn is its killer soundtrack

Saltburn's soundtrack, a mix of '00s indie rock, blog house, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor's "Murder On The Dancefloor," goes a long way to mask the flaws that make watching the Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi movie so frustrating.

culture / Film

Ludacris responds to Katt Williams’ Illuminati allegations with freestyle

Ludacris has shared a freestyle in response to Katt Williams’ allegations that Luda made a $200 million deal with the Illuminati.

music / Hip-Hop

New Music Friday: Listen to new projects from Luis R Conriquez, SPRINTS, Bear1Boss, and more

The FADER's New Music Friday roundup collects all the standout albums released this week including projects from Luis R. Conriquez, SPRINTS, and Bear1Boss.

music / Hip-Hop

Sleater-Kinney share new song/video “Untidy Creature”

Watch the video for “Untidy Creature,” the third and final single from Sleater-Kinney’s forthcoming album, Little Rope.

music / Rock

Rage Against The Machine won’t tour again, says drummer

Rage Against The Machine drummer Brad Wilk says the band's reunion tour, postponed by an injury to frontman Zach de la Rocha, will not be rescheduled.

music / Rock

Infant Island’s “Kindling” finds a home between extreme metal and dreamy death

Two members of Greet Death help Infant Island reach hardcore equilibrium on the third single from Obsidian Wreath.

music / Rock

Report: Charli XCX is writing new music for Britney Spears

Charli XCX and Julia Michaels are reportedly among the writers working on new material for Britney Spears' next album.

music / Pop

The xx are back in the studio, Romy Croft says

Romy Croft told NME that The xx are back in the studio, working on a “wide open… exciting new album.”

music / Electronic

Songs You Need In Your Life: January 2024

Every month, The FADER shares a rolling playlist of the Songs You Need In Your Life, updated daily.

music / Hip-Hop