The Opener: Clyde Crooks’s haunting pop cuts deep

The LA producer and singer chats Bach, Nate Sib, and getting over his edgelord tendencies. Clyde Crooks by Korynn Washington. The Opener is The FADER’s mini-interview series with exciting new artists we think you should know. Clyde Crooks is a creature of Los Angeles. The L.A. born-and-raised songwriter and producer’s music boasts the pristine commerciality…

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The Opener: Ti Steele makes low-cortisol hip-hop

Following a breakout appearance on skaiwater’s wonderful, the alt-hip-hop singer is gearing up for her next solo album DooMBAP*’. Ti Steele.   via the artist. The Opener is The FADER’s mini-interview series with exciting new artists we think you should know. Ti Steele has an unforgettable voice. Despite her pint-size appearance, the Illinois-via-LA singer has…

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