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SKAIWATER IS POST-EVERYTHING. Four years ago, @azothism broke big with their 2022 single “#miles,” which catapulted the Nottingham native to viral highs and major label deals. To another rapper, this might have been a happy ending — for The FADER’s latest cover star, it’s been a turbulent prologue to their current era as an independent artist, fighting against rap purists, gender norms, and industry standards to push hip-hop forward. “Bro, it's a group of kids changing how we listen to this type of music. People just gotta get with it or get left.” skaiwater opened up about their childhood, being friends with Lil Nas X, their nonbinary identity, and leaving the major label system in a new interview with @perlucidum for the cover of The FADER. Read skai's full FADER cover story here: thefader.com/2026/05/05/ska…

HorsegiirL on attending classical music schools in Germany: “It was incredibly racist. It really destroyed my love for [classical music] instruments because I associate them with the slurs I was called. My mom still has my euphonium in the attic. I haven’t touched it in years.” Read more: thefader.com/2026/06/24/hor…

HorsegiirL on taking Billie Eilish to Berghain: “I think she ended up staying until 7 a.m., just dancing, you know? Just having a cute time, because it's a space where no one takes photos, and no one is bothering you. It’s not like a VIP club, where it’s about being seen. And that was very beautiful to see and to witness. She probably hasn’t had lots of these experiences without waking up to lots of videos online.” Read more: thefader.com/2026/06/24/hor…

HorsegiirL wants to challenge human superiority: “Everything is so human centered. In such a technocratic, transhumanist, billionaire-driven world, it's important to challenge that, and to question that kind of human superiority.” Read more: thefader.com/2026/06/24/hor…

OsamaSon for his FADER doc (2026) Watch the doc here: youtube.com/watch?v=nwaMJ2…

Watch our latest FADER documentary with @slimepointe on YouTube and at the link below. thefader.com/2026/06/24/osa…

Hay @horsegiirL420 Meet the human half of the 26-year-old, Berlin-based DJ that's transformed an equine fever dream into a bona fide cultural phenomenon. thefader.com/2026/06/24/hor…

thefader.com/2026/06/24/bea… Photo by Erika Kamano

beabdaoobee's new album 'Pylon' has a stacked list of collaborators. It features: Hayley Williams Brendan Yates Pinegrove’s Evan Stephens Hall Deftones’ Chino Moreno Matty Healy George Daniel and more.

.@beabadoobee is back with a new album, 'Pylon' and a massive arena tour this fall. The new album will feature contributions from Hayley Williams, Brendan Yates, Pinegrove’s Evan Stephens Hall, and The 1975's Matty Healy and George Daniel. Details here: thefader.com/2026/06/24/bea…

We'll be at the @countdragons show this summer – how about you? thefader.com/2026/06/24/sla…

The FADER selected 8 songs you need in your life this week including: 🧊"TOTEM" by @TierraWhack ⚡️"CONSTANTLY" by @tiffdidwhat and @countdragons 🏈"AUBREY" by @PhonkTezzus 🚗"Caught In A Jam" by @prtrsoftrcy 🎸"angry" by crayon and more. Read here: thefader.com/2026/06/24/son…

Photographer Molly Matalon

Phoebe Bridgers for The FADER (2018)

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WILLOW's dropped her new single "She’s My Religion."

Navy Blue dropped the music video for "Sir Render."

📷: Alex Lockett

Love Spells's new single "Maybe I Still Love You" is out now.

Wale and Smino's new song Glory is out now.

Here's you need to know on Phoebe Bridgers's forthcoming album. thefader.com/2026/06/24/pho…