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Like most artists, singer-songwriter JoyRukanza embraces the ebbs and flows of artistry, flourishing in a space where transformation is the only real constant. Raised in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, she’d spend her high school years as a choir captain before making her first forays as a featured artist by 2014; working with artists and producers like Skaiva, Chymamusique, and Tanto Wavie.

Discover Blogly is The FADER’s curated roundup of our favorite new music discoveries.

Discover Blogly is The FADER’s curated roundup of our favorite new music discoveries.

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week.

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Arushi Jain's Delight, Chicano Batman's Notebook Fantasy, NTS's funk compilation funk​.​BR - S​ã​o Paulo, and more.

For most of her career, Amirtha Kidambi didn’t refer to herself as an activist, in the same way she didn’t consider herself a Carnatic singer despite studying the form for years. Both of these practices, she explained in a 2017 interview, are lifelong callings.

Discover Blogly is The FADER’s curated roundup of our favorite new music discoveries.

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Nourished By Time's Catching Chickens EP, Waxahatchee's Tigers Blood, Jlin's Akoma, and more.

Ninja Tune CEO Adrian Kemp has stepped away from his role pending an internal investigation into allegations against him.The London-based independent record label, founded by Matt Black and Jonathan More, is currently home to acts such as Young Fathers, Black Country, New Road, Kae Tempest and Bonobo.In a statement sent to staff (via Resident Advisor), Ninja Tune confirmed that Kemp would be taking a “step back” while an “independent third-party HR” company investigated the claims.He’ll temporarily depart the CEO role to not “prejudice this investigation in any way”, a letter from his solicitors read (via Mixmag).The details of the allegations are not known currently, but the document stated that Kemp “vehemently denies” the claims.Samantha Sissons, Ninja Tune’s Head Of Marketing, will step up to his role alongside the label’s Head Of Marketing Operations, Tess Kendall.“The outcome of the investigation will be made available upon completion subject to any legal barriers,” according to the statement to staff. “Adrian will continue to work in support of Sam and Tess but with a lower profile.”Kemp has worked at Ninja Tune for over 20 years and became CEO in 2017, per Companies House.Founded in 1990, Ninja Tune is one of dance music’s most successful independent labels.

Anna Prior – the drummer in Metronomy – has announced her debut solo EP and has shared its retro lead single ‘Fall Back’.READ MORE: Indie survivors Metronomy: “I like the idea that we stealthily succeeded in our own way”‘Fall Back’ features a thumping beat and bright synth sounds reminiscent of 90s dance music. “If I fall back on you / It’s hard to say what’s true / If I fall back on you / It’s hard to say what’s true,” she sings in the chorus.Speaking about the track in a press release, Prior said: “The song is about when I realised that love from a partner is never unconditional.

Discover Blogly is The FADER’s curated roundup of our favorite new music discoveries.

Discover Blogly is The FADER’s curated roundup of our favorite new music discoveries.

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Soccer and music often make for pretty uncomfortable partners. The beautiful game is usually soundtracked by middle aged men chanting the “Seven Nation Army” riff while the players stick to Lil Baby in the changing rooms. While the Super Bowl gets Usher or Rihanna, major international soccer tournaments are soundtracked by Martin Garrix and Bono.

Brian Eno has today (March 15) shared an emotive new song from the official soundtrack to the documentary about his life, Eno. Check out, ‘All I Remember’ below.The track is the closing song from the 2024 Gary Hustwit documentary about the musician’s life.

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Metronomy have signed to a new label – Ninja Tune – and have today (March 12) released an experimental new single called ‘Nice Town’. Check it out below.READ MORE: Indie survivors Metronomy: “I like the idea that we stealthily succeeded in our own way”The new single is described as “a collaboration with New York by way of Houston artist Pan Amsterdam” and is the first new music from the band since the release their collaborative EP, ‘Posse EP Volume 1’.Joe Mount, Metronomy’s founder, lead songwriter and only permanent member said of the new track: “My collaborations always start out the same way. I send out a folder of ideas, beats mainly, and see what comes back.

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Tony Shhnow's Out The Woods, Kim Gordon's The Collective, Bolis Pupul's Letter To Yu, and more.

Godspeed You! Black Emperor have debuted three brand new tracks while kicking off their 2024 world tour.The group kicked off their massive 2024 tour on Saturday, February 26 at the Knockdown Center in Queens, New York. While hitting the stage, they treated gig attendees to three new tracks that have yet to be released.

André 3000 has been added to the lineup of this year’s Big Ears festival. He will perform five times across the festival's four days, with pass holders requiring additional tickets for each show.

Pianist and composer Kelly Moran has confirmed details of Moves in the Field, her first album in six years. The album will be released on March 29 and includes "Butterfly Phase," which is streaming below. In a press statement, Moran explained how self-playing piano helped her craft her new project.

Brian Eno has announced the official soundtrack for his upcoming documentary film, Eno.The musician took to social media to announce the documentary’s accompanying soundtrack, which is due for release digitally on April 19, and on physical in North America and Mexico on June 7 – pre-order your copy now.A post shared by Brian Eno (@brianeno)The soundtrack will consist of 17 tracks, featuring “work from early solo outings, acclaimed collaborations with the likes of David Bryne, John Cale, Cluster and more recently, Fred again… all the way through to music from his latest album, ‘FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE’, and his 2022 appearance at the Acropolis in Athens with brother Roger.”The record will also include three previously unreleased songs – one of which, titled Lighthouse #429′ has now been shared. Listen to the track below.The Eno documentary – helmed by Gary Hustwit – premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.

There’s something in the water in New Jersey — a close-to-deadly concentration of wormwood, perhaps, or of fresh blood drained from an inexhaustible supply of sacrificial virgins. Whatever it is, Fatboi Sharif and Roper Williams are drinking from the tap.

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Chanel Beads, a.k.a. New York-based artist Shane Lavers, has confirmed details of his upcoming debut album.

André 3000 has announced his first tour behind his 2023 flute album New Blue Sun. Like the record, the shows are scheduled for just a few days after their announcement, kicking off at Brooklyn, New York’s Crown Hill Theatre on Monday, January 29.

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Nailah Hunter's Lovegaze, Marika Hackman's Big Sigh, @'s Are You There God? It's Me, @, and more.

Phill Niblock was notoriously resistant to analyses of his art. The composer and filmmaker, who passed away this week at 90, made the purest form of minimalism.

Discover Blogly is The FADER's curated roundup of our favorite new music discoveries.

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Bas' We Only Talk About Real Shit When We’re Fucked Up, YTB Fatt's Foxes Only, Wishy's Paradise EP, and more.