Halima makes club music to heal to

Halima makes club music to heal to

The Brooklyn-based artist shares photos and answers FADER’s questionnaire ahead of the release of her debut album SWEET TOOTH. The Opener is The FADER’s short-form profile series of casual conversations with exciting new artists. SWEET TOOTH, the debut full-length by Halima, is structured like a long night out. Starting out with moments of tranquility and…

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Blood Orange’s Essex Honey album: What we know

Blood Orange’s Essex Honey album: What we know

Dev Hynes’s first album in six years will feature Lorde, Caroline Polachek, and novelist Zadie Smith, among others. Vinca Peterson Vinca Peterson Blood Orange, aka Dev Hynes, has officially announced details of his new studio album. Essex Honey will arrive on August 29, 2025, a full six years after the release of his previous effort,…

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Justin Bieber’s boring SWAG: Review

Justin Bieber’s boring SWAG: Review

Over his lushest production to date, the pop star is still TBD on what he’d like to say. Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images “That’s been a tough thing for me recently,” Justin Bieber murmurs on “Therapy Session,” the second of three skits with the comedian Druski from his seventh studio album SWAG. “I have had…

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7 standout songs from Justin Bieber’s ’SWAG’

7 standout songs from Justin Bieber’s ’SWAG’

Listening to “Butterflies” is a full-body experience. Def Jam Recordings Justin Bieber’s seventh album SWAG arrived Friday with little warning, other than a series of billboards erected in Iceland less than 24 hours before. With expansive features from Gunna, Sexyy Red, cult rapper Lil B, Dijon, mk.gee, and more, the 21-track behemoth marks a stylistic…

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The 5 biggest music news stories of this week

The 5 biggest music news stories of this week

It’s been a week of big-name returns and good news for prudish pop fans. Sabrina Carpenter/Blood Orange/Frank Ocean   Universal Music/Vinca Peterson/Homer 1. 13 years on, Frank Ocean is giving fans the Channel Orange vinyl Ocean’s breakout project album, first released in 2012, is finally available on vinyl. Orders can be made via Blonded.co website…

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