Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention. This week, Alphonse ...

Formed in Bergen County in 1990, Dog Eat Dog were one of many positive hardcore bands from the fertile New Jersey scene of the time. They managed to secure a deal with Roadrunner Records after an ...

Every month, The FADER's Vivian Medithi showcases all the standout rap songs from the past 30-ish days in one unranked list. After opening up for Lil Tecca on tour in 2024, 18-year-old tana has been ...

The Soulquarians era of the late ‘90s and early 2000s was brief but brilliant. The Roots, Common, and the late great D’Angelo released records that changed Black music, culture, and time itself.

International music’s biggest night out is set to break some records in 2026. After a stellar year filled with album announcements and controversial moments, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards 2026 ...

After five years behind bars, the Atlanta cult favorite returns with a renewed purpose, new music, and a mission to bring his ...

For the first time in more than 35 years, no rap songs appeared in the Billboard Hot 100’s top 40. This came after “ Luther,” Kendrick Lamar’s duet with SZA, was removed from the chart following the ...

For the first time this decade, three rap albums are nominated for Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys. Here’s why hip-hop ...

With his incisive bars and collabs with the likes of Drake and Central Cee, the young British rapper is putting his M18 ...

Here’s a gift guide for the audio lover in your life — from a massive new oral history courtesy Paul McCartney to a ...

Angus Batey considers what's in five years when it comes to LL Cool J's two greatest albums, Radio & Mama Said Knock You Out ...

Denzel Curry’s IG rant takes aim at the rap industry, calling out weak sounds, fake styles, and a lack of respect across ...