Oxis’s electro-pop is a siren’s call

Oxis’s electro-pop is a siren’s call

The LA-based artist makes quietly devastating songs with an oceanic theme. Get to know her in this week’s Opener interview. Jay Bradley The Opener is The FADER’s short-form profile series of casual conversations with exciting new artists. There are over 30,000 species of fish in existence, something that must assure Valentina Cy a.k.a. Oxis. For…

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The 5 biggest music news stories of this week

The 5 biggest music news stories of this week

From Taylor Swift’s alleged AI use to Zach Bryan distancing himself from a culture war, this is what The FADER editors are talking about. Frazer Harrison/Kennedy Pollard/Getty Images Zach Bryan distanced himself from perceived criticism of ICE Country music star Zach Bryan made headlines this week after he shared a snippet of a new song…

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Malibu on making Vanities, being inspired by Enya

Malibu on making Vanities, being inspired by Enya

Beat Construction: How Malibu made her ambient heaven on Vanities The French artist’s long-awaited debut album is effortlessly engaging. By Jordan Darville Malibu. Photo by Igor Pjörrt.   The FADER’s longstanding series Beat Construction interviews today’s most crucial producers and their craft. “I could never do a beat,” Malibu says. “If somebody had a gun…

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The 5 biggest music news stories of this week

The 5 biggest music news stories of this week

From Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl to a very unexpected Skrilla performance, this is what The FADER editors are talking about. Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, and Skrilla   Images via Getty/Garrett Bruce Get well soon, Lola Young Lola Young pulled all of her upcoming live performances following a troubling appearance at last weekend’s All…

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Sylvan Esso join Spotify boycott

Sylvan Esso join Spotify boycott

“WDID,” Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn’s first new music in three years, marks the start of a new independent era for the band. Elizabeth Weinberg Sylvan Esso have announced their decision to remove their entire back catalog from Spotify. The duo, Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, said in a statement on Tuesday that the decision…

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