Iceage’s Elias Rønnenfelt isn’t afraid of failure

Iceage’s Elias Rønnenfelt isn’t afraid of failure

Iceage’s Elias Rønnenfelt isn’t afraid of failure The Danish frontman talks the band’s new album, Copenhagen, and creating off instinct. By Salvatore Maicki Photographer Ethan Holland Failure is a thrill for Iceage’s Elias Rønnenfelt — or at least the specter of it is. The Copenhagen rocker has been thrashing out his hard-scrabbled poetry with his…

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The 32 coolest artists of 2026 (so far)

The 32 coolest artists of 2026 (so far)

Meet the singers, rappers, and bands defining 2026. Natanya by Alex Radota for The FADER. 2026 has already been a stacked year for music. We’ve had everything from unexpected alt-pop breakouts from long-rising stars like Kim Petras and Slayyyter, to the continuation of the post-rage rap renaissance via artists like Bleood and Lucy Bedroque. Ahead,…

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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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Listen to a new FADER Mix by Serokolo 7

Listen to a new FADER Mix by Serokolo 7

Your primer on Mapanta, the energetic and 180 BPM sound coming out of South Africa. Photo by Serokolo 7 You’ve likely never heard anything like Serokolo 7’s music. The South African DJ is one of the foremost figures behind the electronic resurgence of Mapanta, a traditional music and dance from Limpopo, the northernmost province of…

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