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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Listen to a new FADER Mix by DJ Joe

Listen to a new FADER Mix by DJ Joe

It’s sleazy, cinematic, and dance floor ready. Photo by Serena Wang The longstanding FADER Mix series presents new, exclusive DJ mixes from our favorite artists, DJs, and producers. This week, New York City-based DJ Joe, PinkPantheress’s tour DJ and a musical force unto himself, presents a mix that is cinematic and sleazy. You may know…

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Ekko Astral dropped by Topshelf Records

Ekko Astral dropped by Topshelf Records

“let the record reflect i am grateful for everything top shelf records has done for us, full stop,” says Jael Holzman. Alec Pugliese On Monday evening Feb. 23, Topshelf Records announced the label would be dropping Washington D.C. punk rockers Ekko Astral. Band frontwoman Jael Holzman said they would instead be independently releasing their sophomore…

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