In loving memory of Pill Friends

In loving memory of Pill Friends

Eight years after frontman Ryan Wilson’s untimely death, the former members of the Philly punk band reflect on his impact. Photo by Sam Ray There’s a 2013 interview with the band Pill Friends ahead of their debut album, Blessed Suffering, where frontman Ryan Wilson discusses topics like Kierkegaard, drug culture, and whether someone should kill…

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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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10,000 concerts, featuring Tracey Chapman, Nirvana, and more, are available to stream

10,000 concerts, featuring Tracey Chapman, Nirvana, and more, are available to stream

The Aadam Jacobs Collection has live recordings of everyone from James Brown to The Replacements. Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images One Chicago music fan’s wide ranging collection of live concert recordings has been organized for the public’s listening pleasure. Aadam Jacobs, an avid concertgoer and once-casual, later committed, concert archivist, began recording the concerts he…

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