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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Trim is the girl’s girl of rap

Trim is the girl’s girl of rap

At 19, the Charleston native is earning nods from Tyla and leading the charge into a collaborative new era for female rap. “I wanna accomplish everything. Who’s stopping me?” Trim poses this challenge on a recent afternoon at the FADER office in Dumbo while dressed in a black corset and one long, decadent yellow mink…

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