The Opener: You could rave to the sound chalk makes

The Opener: You could rave to the sound chalk makes

20-year-old Kabir Parekh makes colorful alternative electronica for headphones and club speakers alike. Moses O’Halloran / via publicist The Opener is The FADER’s short-form profile series of casual conversations with exciting new artists. the sound chalk makes is not so quiet as his artist moniker might imply. The 20-year-old artist’s music offers a shimmering vision…

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Bladee to drop new album Sulfur Surfer on May 20

Bladee to drop new album Sulfur Surfer on May 20

The Drain Gang CEO returns. Gus Reichwald Bladee has announced his new album Sulfur Surfer, arriving imminently on May 20. The lead single, “Blondie” is out now. Listen below. The project was produced by close collaborator Whitearmor and includes a feature from the English experimental group Current 93. The project will follow up Bladee’s 2024’s…

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FADER Mix: Safety Trance

FADER Mix: Safety Trance

The Barcelona-based DJ’s FADER Mix is an act of explosive hypnosis. Photo by Elsn Lahoud The longstanding FADER Mix series presents new, exclusive DJ mixes from our favorite artists, DJs, and producers. This week, we present a true journey through the sonic abyss by Safety Trance. Safety Trance’s FADER mix isn’t so much a blend…

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