The FADER

The MTV Video Music Awards return on Sunday, September 27. Here’s everything you need to know about the awards show.

Backstage at Bowery Ballroom, Eartheater talked to The FADER about working with Oklou, her advice for new mothers, and her latest album Heavenly Body: If I’m The Bottle You’re The Message.

The buzzy NYC designer spoke to The FADER backstage at his NYFW spring 2027 runway show about party girl inspiration, working with Ms* Gloom, and his latest collection.

Daft Punk, the Chemical Brothers, and a car park after-party in Birmingham all make an appearance.

The standout track from Popstar proves her “nasty girl” era wasn’t just about kink. Few of her pop peers could match her freak even if they tried.

Now signed to HYBE America and Republic, the singer-songwriter wants to bring her pop dreams to life while representing South Asian girls around the world.

Honoring the venue owner and essential tastemaker who tragically passed away in 2025.

Rolling Loud: The Movie is out October 2, featuring cameos from Travis Scott, Sexyy Red, Ty Dolla $ign, and more.

And a new single “1+1+1” featuring ZEP.

The Seattle rapper will play three benefit shows with all proceeds going to aid in Palestine.

The Brooklyn singer-songwriter’s new album Split Second finds big feelings in grief and quiet moments.

DJs can now run synced light shows straight from their decks, no lighting tech needed.

Julia Holter didn’t mean to record a new album, but when she hit the studio in 2024, one song led to another.

The new sound pack, built for making rage and hypertrap, celebrates the company’s 30th year.

Our 2018 cover star delivers a gorgeous, urgent rendition of his latest release.

Tracks we love right now, in no particular order.

Miley is so many things: a country star, a superstar, a mystic. If only she found a way to show her different sides more coherently on her new album.

John Early’s send-up of foodie content culture provided unusual inspiration for the indie perfumer’s lactonic Maddie’s Secret EDP, which isn’t quite a gourmand.

The FADER caught up with kuru and kimj for a mildly unhinged joint interview.

For Making Time ∞ founder Dave P, this year’s edition of the festival was all about “digging deeper into the underground.”