The 30 best albums of 2026 so far

The 30 best albums of 2026 so far

The 30 best albums of 2026 so far From Fetty Wap to Robyn — in no particular order. By The FADER Ahead, check out all the albums released from January 1, 2026 until now that The FADER staff has been spinning on repeat. 1LDK, 1LDK In 1LDK’s self-titled debut, the indietronica pair blend Chinese, Japanese,…

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Omah Lay needed to crash out to reach clarity

Omah Lay needed to crash out to reach clarity

The Afrobeats artist tells all about the four years since his breakout album, Boy Alone, from heartbreak to his public meltdowns. Raza Four years ago, Omah Lay birthed the sound of “Afro-depression.” A sonic mood tied to a heavy and honest melancholy, it colored his breakout 2022 debut album, Boy Alone. Its songs about feeling…

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