The FADER

The Hives say they are franchising and want cover bands to join them

The Hives call on cover bands to help them meet public demand for upcoming live dates.

music / Rock

DJ Shadow rediscovers his wavelength

DJ Shadow Q+A: read an interview with the producer around the release of his new album, Action Adventure.

music / Electronic

Malaysian government threaten to use “kill switch” on Coldplay concert

Coldplay's concert in Kuala Lumpur will be policed by a "kill switch," allowing organizers to cut electricity to the stage if the band says or does anything offensive.

music / Pop

Former Bad Boy Entertainment executive faces sexual assault lawsuit

An ex-assistant to former Bad Boy president Harve Pierre claims that he "used his position of authority as [her] boss to groom, exploit, and sexually assault her."

music / Hip-Hop

Kehlani, Kid Cudi, and Kali Uchis among thousands of artists calling for cease-fire in Gaza

A letter from the Musicians for Palestine group, featuring the signatures of Pulp, Kehlani, Bikini Kill, Kid Cudi, Kali Uchis, Zack de la Rocha, and more demands a cease-fire in Gaza.

music / Pop

Jane Inc transforms ABBA’s “If It Wasn’t For The Nights” into a bedroom-indie disco

Listen to Jane Inc's cover of "If It Wasn't For The Nights" by ABBA for The FADER's charity compilation FADER & Friends Volume 1.

music / Pop

Lana Del Rey addresses early-career criticism of her “inauthenticity”

Lana Del Rey addressed the critics who accused her of "feigning vulnerability" and being "inauthentic" at the beginning of her career.

music / Pop

Veeze shares “LICK” video

Watch the video for “LICK,” a track from the recently released deluxe edition of Veeze’s Ganger.

music / Hip-Hop

Billy Porter details why he left “very homophobic” music industry

Billy Porter was "traumatized" after his song "Love Is On The Way" was re-recorded by Celine Dion.

music / Pop

Watch Overmono’s full Manchester Boiler Room set

Overmono’s October 14 performance at The Warehouse Project in Manchester is now available to stream.

music / Electronic

Anthology Editions announces new Arthur Russell book

Written and compiled by Richard King, Travels Over Feeling: Arthur Russell, A Life is due out April 16, 2024.

music / Experimental