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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Everyone we talked to at Rolling Loud 2026

Everyone we talked to at Rolling Loud 2026

xaviersobased, Skrilla, skaiwater, Sexyy Red, and more. This past weekend, on May 8-10, Rolling Loud took over Orlando with headlining sets from Don Toliver, Playboi Carti, and Ken Carson, and an underground-heavy lower bill. The FADER was on the ground to chat up some of our favorite artists on the lineup about everything from style…

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18 rappers we can’t wait to see at Rolling Loud

18 rappers we can’t wait to see at Rolling Loud

The FADER’s guide to the sets you can’t miss in Orlando this weekend. Che performs at Rolling Loud California 2024.   Vivian Medithi When Rolling Loud announced they were consolidating their three annual U.S. festivals into one giant weekend, I knew the lineup would be stacked. What I didn’t expect was how underground the lineup…

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7 more xaviersobased songs you need in your life

7 more xaviersobased songs you need in your life

The FADER’s latest cover star has a stacked discography Jonathan Mannion / The FADER xaviersobased is an underground rapper from New York’s Upper West Side who pioneered jerk music alongside his collective 1c. He just dropped his debut album XAVIER and he’s also The FADER’s newest cover star. Here are seven more songs to bump…

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