Introducing The FADER’s October 2026 cover star:
Syd.
After two decades anchoring Odd Future, fronting The Internet, and shaping hits for industry heavyweights from the soundboard, Syd stepped into her own this summer with the release of her remarkable third solo album, 'Beard.'
She and her closest collaborators tell the story of how she earned this moment at her 2026 cover story here: features.thefader.com/syd
You read that right.
Passed the mic to @aidanzamiri to interview fellow director @jackbegert about his feature-film debut.
’Junk’ is now streaming on @mubiusa. Get 30 days free at the link in bio. #partner
We spent three days in Vancouver with Sophia Stel as she prepared to release her debut album, 'the greatest album of all time.'
Watch our new FADER Doc, 'Greatest.'
thefader.com/2026/10/29/soph…
In 2026, six producers from around the country convened in Chicago to make music, build community, and see what happened.
Learn about series two of Flow State retreat, produced by @WeAreFocusrite, below. #Partner
thefader.com/2026/10/28/how-…
Worldpeace DMT are bringing 'Stick Around For Tea' to a city near you very soon (if you live in the continental U.S. or Toronto): thefader.com/2026/10/29/worl…
Listen to a new FADER Mix from Panda Bear and Sonic Boom — a sonic peak into their physical format-only project ‘A ? of WHEN’ released this past July.
Listen and read an interview with them here:
thefader.com/2026/10/29/pand…
We talked to @jadethirlwall at @Primavera_Sound about "Angel of My Dreams" earlier this year and we couldn't be happier it's finally getting the attention it deserves.
Check out photos from The FADER's one-night-only exhibit celebrating the 20th anniversary of 'Back to Black' by Amy Winehouse. thefader.com/2026/10/28/amy-…
Holidays in United States don't mind if you call them "midwest emo," but their ambitions are bigger than genre nostalgia. The rising indie rockers sat down with The FADER for an interview about their latest album 'How to Count to Five.' thefader.com/2026/10/28/holi…
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I also wrote girlsweetvoiced's first profile <3 busy day at the office.
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The FADER selected 8 songs you need in your life this week including:
🩷 "r u? - A COLORS SHOW" by @mynameisnomi and @colorsxstudios
😝 "all the boys" by @sterlingcupid
🫂 "I Love You" by @snohaalegra
🎸 "B Polite!" @chlothegodd
and more.
More here:
thefader.com/2026/10/28/song…
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I loved interviewing Helen Sun for her first interview for @thefader. Her indie pop-rock is casual, chic, and quietly cinematic.
Read here:
thefader.com/2026/10/28/hele…
Helen Sun's music is cutting and casual.
She recorded her breakout ep on a USB mic she found in a friend's trashcan. With no strategy, it spurred indie buzz that brought the London-based artist on a stateside tour.
Read Helen Sun's first interview here:
thefader.com/2026/10/28/hele…











