#Purest Form brings Madonna to the mosh pit

#Purest Form brings Madonna to the mosh pit

The hardcore industrial metal trio are ready to piss off the “über purists.” Purest Form. Photo by Kris Kirk.   The Opener is The FADER’s short-form profile series of casual conversations with exciting new artists. It’s 2013, and Riley Joyner is about to leave on tour to play bass in her old band. The florist…

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#It’s Superfan, honest

#It’s Superfan, honest

The fast-rising songwriter discusses finding his voice on the pathway to his new album Tow Truck Jesus. Adam Alonzo / Press The Opener is The FADER’s short-form profile series of casual conversations with exciting new artists. Kali Flanagan works at a record shop in Los Angeles where, at the moment, he’s being yelled at by…

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#Sheherazaad’s new roots

#Sheherazaad’s new roots

The American singer-songwriter’s new EP Qasr creates a transcendent grammar from the music of her heart. Sheharazaad. Photo by Ronit Sarkar.   The Opener is The FADER’s short-form profile series of casual conversations with exciting new artists. Sheherazaad is in a hurry. The songwriter and composer is on her way from rehearsals in New York…

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