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With only one song out, the enigmatic 20-year-old rapper-producer maintains his mystique as he discusses his patient approach to life and music. Black Fondu. Photo by Richard Mukuze. The Opener is The FADER’s short-form profile series of casual conversations with exciting new artists. Black Fondu keeps his camera off during our video call. Over…
The Egyptian-Welsh duo’s postmodern noise opera is one of this year’s most urgent albums so far. Pollution Opera: Nadah El Shazly (left) and Elvin Brandhi. Photo by Malik Beytrison. Nada El Shazly’s voice is something to behold. Last weekend at 24-HOUR DRONE, I watched her perform a powerful set over a minimal backing track:…
Stream every standout album released this Friday with The FADER’s weekly roundup. (L) DIIV. Photo by Louie Kovatch. (M) Young Jesus. Photo by Caitlin Dennis (R) mui zyu. Photo by Tia Liu Every Friday, The FADER’s writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on DIIV’s Frog…
A new Arthur Russell book complicates a mythic legacy Richard King, author of Travels Over Feeling: Arthur Russell – A Life, discusses capturing the cult hero’s strange, slippery essence through narration, oral history, and archival artifacts. By Raphael Helfand Arthur Russell during a family holiday in Minnesota, 1986. Photo by Tom Lee via Arthur Russell…
We asked 11 artists, collaborators, and associates of the influential leftfield label to talk about their favorite records, merch, and memories in honor of its milestone anniversary. Illustration by Cady Siregar Twenty-five years ago, Ghostly International was born inside a University of Michigan dorm room. Sam Valenti IV was a 19-year-old art history major studying…
The Milan-based duo’s debut EP traces the scars of imperialism while celebrating both traditional sounds and contemporary electronica from East and South Africa. Plethor X: Giovanni Isgrò (left) and Jermay Michael Gabriel. Photo by Jo Fenz. Discover Blogly is The FADER’s curated roundup of our favorite new music discoveries. The power of dance music…
The free performing arts festival runs from June 8-August 24 at Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park. Photo by Julia Drumond. The 46th annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival takes over the NYC borough’s Prospect Park this summer, and today the lineup has been announced. From June 8-August 24, acts like Meshell Ndegeocello, Seun Kuti…
Stream every standout album released this Friday with The FADER’s weekly roundup. (L) Kamasi Washington. Photo by Vincent Haycock (M) Jessica Pratt. Photo by Renée Parkhurst. (R) Hana Vu. Photo by Andrew Yuyi Truong Every Friday, The FADER’s writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on…
On MMM, the Japanese artist uses his “third voice” and keyless pipe organ to craft an album that operates under its own set of rules. FUJI||||||||||TA. Photo by Brian Whar. Discover Blogly is The FADER’s curated roundup of our favorite new music discoveries. Everyone should get to see Yosuke Fujita perform live at least…
Inside an Italian label at the forefront of a soft-noise revolution In an era saturated with algorithmic ambient and pop by numbers, OOH-sounds offers an alternative listening experience. By Raphael Helfand From left: more eaze, Pardo, and Glass (Hugo Lamy and Etienne Reimund). Photos courtesy of the artists, collage by Cady Siregar. Paris Paris,…