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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Spitfire Audio’s cinematic sounds are coming to the MPC

Spitfire Audio’s cinematic sounds are coming to the MPC

The new libraries bring Spitfire’s Intimate Strings and Cinematic Pads into the Akai MPC workflow. Spitfire Audio and Akai Professional have released two new sound libraries for MPC: Originals Intimate Strings MPC Edition and Originals Cinematic Pads MPC Edition. The release marks the next step in the companies’ partnership, which was first announced at NAMM…

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9 DJs on the legacy of Detroit techno

9 DJs on the legacy of Detroit techno

Delano Smith, Rimarkable, Boys Noize, and more explain why they’re optimistic about the future of genre at Movement Festival. Photo by Jake Mulka There’s nothing quite like listening to techno in its hometown. On May 25, Detroiters and global techno lovers alike celebrated the legacy of the electronic genre at Movement Festival in downtown Detroit’s…

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FADER Mix: Safety Trance

FADER Mix: Safety Trance

The Barcelona-based DJ’s FADER Mix is an act of explosive hypnosis. Photo by Elsn Lahoud The longstanding FADER Mix series presents new, exclusive DJ mixes from our favorite artists, DJs, and producers. This week, we present a true journey through the sonic abyss by Safety Trance. Safety Trance’s FADER mix isn’t so much a blend…

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Listen to a new FADER Mix by Marie Davidson

Listen to a new FADER Mix by Marie Davidson

Marie Davidson crafted a mix that doubles as a sonic found poem. Photo by Nadine Fraczkowski The longstanding FADER Mix series presents new, exclusive DJ mixes from our favorite artists, DJs, and producers. This week, Montreal electronic artist and sonic philosopher Marie Davidson shares a journey of sounds and ideas. Marie Davidson is a true…

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