Alex Robert Ross is joined by Cady Siregar, Raphael Helfand, and Sandra Song for a run through the songs that didn't make the bracket but couldn't be ignored, before Vivian Medithi, Jordan Darville, and David Renshaw rejoin the pod to hammer out the winner of our Final Four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We pick the last of our Final Four from the Brat Regional, the quadrant dedicated to the runaway trend of the past few months: bright green, self-confident, totally unbothered. Charli XCX started it, but it doesn’t have to be pop music — it’s a state of mind more than a sound. Alex Robert Ross is joined by Brat experts Sandra Song, Hannah Sung, and Vivian Medithi to look at what the brat aesthetic meant this summer and how music responded. Then there are tracks from Sexyy Red, Rada, skaiwater, a...
Today we look at the Touch Grass regional. This is warm weather music, the tracks that should be drifting out of Bluetooth speakers in a park at 6 p.m. Alex Robert Ross is joined by Raphael Helfand and Jordan Darville to make the case for songs by Ravyn Lenae & Ty Dolla $ign, Quavo & Lana Del Rey, Amaarae, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With one song already in the Final Four, we take on the Slacker Regional. This is your soundtrack for waking up at noon, throwing on a shirt you haven’t washed in two weeks, and avoiding getting a summer job. Alex Robert Ross, Cady Siregar, David Renshaw, and Hannah Sung break down tracks from MJ Lenderman, Peggy Gou, and Porter Robinson. We also pronounce Bladee in at least two different ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
On the first day of The FADER's Songs of the Summer Week, presented by Splice, we look at the Main Stage corner of the bracket — the songs you couldn't avoid this year, whether you liked it or not. We look at Chappell Roan's rise, Kendrick Lamar's devastating blows to Drake, and Asake and Central Cee's algorithm-busing collaboration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A. Savage sits down with The FADER's Alex Robert Ross to discuss his recent move to Paris, the struggle of making art in New York, the challenge of writing timeless music, and his new solo album Several Songs About Fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
billy woods and E L U C I D of Armand Hammer join Alex Robert Ross to talk about their new album We Buy Diabetic Test Strips, process, and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
James Blake sits down with The FADER's Arielle Lana LeJarde for a conversation about the differences between DJs and comedians, the recipe for a good dance party, and the problem with parasocial relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Speedy Ortiz’s Sadie Dupuis tells The FADER’s Walden Green about the books, musical partnerships, life changes, and premium TV actresses that helped shape the final form of her band’s new album, ‘Rabbit Rabbit.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian cum rapper-producer Jaboukie Young-White tells The FADER’s David Renshaw what he wants to explore through his music, sheds light on his influences, opens up about the trepidation he felt making a record in the first place, and discusses the similarities between music and stand-up comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mick Jenkins tells FADER contributor Dylan Green about leaving his old label, the true meaning of independence, the state of hip-hop in its 50th year, and how his new album, ‘The Patience,’ defines the next chapter of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nathaniel Ritchie and Parker Corey join The FADER’s David Renshaw to discuss the metaphorical passing of the torch from Injury Reserve to By Storm, expand on the process of making their new music, and look back at the previous decade of their work together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bambii tells The FADER’s Jordan Darville about how DJing informed her music, gatekeeping in electronic music, and the pleasure of showing the world stylistic connections that are too often overlooked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Documentary filmmaker John Wilson joins The FADER’s David Renshaw to discuss the third and final season of his HBO series <I>How To</i>, premiering this Friday on Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A few days before the release of their new album Mid Air, hip-hop duo Paris Texas talk to FADER contributor Dylan Green about movies, how every Paris Texas project is a timestamp, the pros and cons of the pop-punk revival, artist vs. listener perceptions of their music, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In advance of her album ‘Disenchantment,’ Alaska Reid talks to The FADER’s Walden Green about the pains of growing up, the poetry of Ray Young Bear, and pushing beyond her creative safe zone to end up somewhere thrilling and new. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In advance of her gorgeous new album, ‘My Back Was a Bridge For You To Cross,’ multimedia artist and activist ANOHNI discusses motherhood, volcanoes, and the false dichotomy between darkness and light with The FADER’s Raphael Helfand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In advance of her new album, ‘Stories from a Rock n Roll Heart,’ rock-country icon Lucinda Williams talks to FADER contributor Holly Devon, reflecting on her career and describing music as her one true love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Rochester rap phenom and celebrated Brooklyn-via-Chicago producer join The FADER’s Timmhotep Aku to discuss the unexpected creative partnership that led to their new joint album, ‘The ONEderful Nephew.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In conversation with The FADER’s Arielle Lana LeJarde, Jayda G discusses the difference between observing crowds and observing animals, tips on curating the perfect DJ set, and how learning about her family has taught her about herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In advance of Protomartyr’s sixth album, ‘Formal Growth in the Desert,’ frontman and lyricist Joe Casey joined The FADER’s Raphael Helfand to discuss wild tigers, the Detroit Tigers, love, late capitalism, stage fright, weak ankles, and grief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FADER’s David Renshaw catches up with Arlo Parks to discuss the many ways her life has changed since <i>Collapsed In Sunbeams</i>, the movies that helped inspire her new album <i>My Soft Machine</i>, and avoiding burnout on tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welsh brothers Tom and Ed Russell join The FADER’s Arielle Lana LeJarde to discuss the family ties and gabber bootlegging rings that led to ‘Good Lies,’ their long-teased, highly anticipated debut album as Overmono. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SQÜRL’s Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan join The FADER’s Raphael Helfand to discuss the making of ‘Silver Haze,’ a beautifully strange debut LP over a decade in the making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony Shhnow tells The FADER’s Jordan Darville about the relationship that inspired his new album ‘Love Streak,’ his role as a plugg maestro, and his resolutely underground approach to his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In conversation with The FADER’s Editorial Director Alex Robert Ross, international superstar Tiësto discusses his new album ‘Drive,’ shares sage advice for up-and-coming DJs, and pays tribute to his late friend Avicii. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In advance of <i>Glorious Game</i>, a collaborative album with El Michels affair, The Roots’ frontman Black Thought shares his recipe for career longevity with FADER contributor Timmhotep Aku. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday frontwoman Karly Hartzman tells The FADER’s David Renshaw about the lukewarm bath water, hospital trips, and “piss-colored bright yellow Fanta” that went into the making of her band’s new album, ‘Rat Saw God.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FADER’s Alex Robert Ross calls Eddie Chacon at home in L.A. to discuss the extremely weird path that’s led him to his new album ‘Sundown,’ and the quest to rid ourselves of excess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ravenna Hunt-Hendrix joins The FADER’s Raphael Helfand in advance of her new album’s release to discuss her singular career as Liturgy, the triumphs and pitfalls of religion, and the enduring power of Transcendental Black Metal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
