Ryan Hemsworth Returns with a New FADER Mix and Upcoming Album

Canadian producer and DJ Ryan Hemsworth has returned to the spotlight, unveiling a brand new FADER Mix that captures his evolution as an artist. It has been over a decade since his last contribution to the series, a period that saw him transition from a breakout SoundCloud star in Ottawa to a seasoned producer with a diverse discography. This latest Ryan Hemsworth FADER Mix serves as a bridge between his early experimental roots and his current creative direction.

The mix arrives alongside the announcement of his forthcoming album, Numbskull, scheduled for release on October 21 via Topshelf Records. The project signals a return to the guitar-driven sounds that initially shaped his musical identity, blending his signature breakbeat dance sensibilities with pop-punk influences, including a collaboration with Tegan and Sara titled “Never Learned.”

A Decade of Evolution

Reflecting on his journey, Hemsworth notes that the landscape of the internet and music consumption has shifted dramatically since his 2013 debut. While his early career was defined by a relentless pace of remixing and constant uploads, the intervening years—marked by parenthood and the global pandemic—allowed him to recalibrate. “I was feeling burned out by 2019 from non-stop shows,” he explains. “I used that time to slow down and recalibrate.”

This period of introspection led him back to the instruments that first inspired him. By stepping away from the pressures of the club circuit, he found the freedom to explore a more organic, guitar-heavy sound. “I realized it’s not that deep sometimes,” he says of his creative process. “I started going to stuff that was big for me in high school, even just listening to Notwist and bands that are able to occupy a few different worlds at the same time.”

The 2026 FADER Mix

The new mix is a testament to his eclectic taste, featuring a wide array of artists including Future, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, and the 90s rock poets Life Without Buildings. Hemsworth describes the curation as an emotional journey, weaving together disparate genres into a cohesive narrative.

Ryan Hemsworth’s 2026 FADER Mix tracklist:

Future – “Fresh Air (RH Remix)”
sueter7 – “nada cambia tanto”
Jimmy Eat World – “(RH Remix)”
Kaho Matsui – “sssssmilinggggg”
Jejune – “Grace (Wizard Glick Is Swimming)”
First Day Back – “Upstairs (212)”
Travis Scott x Playboi Carti – “Fein (RH Remix)”
Ryan Hemsworth – “One Step”
yuragi – “I Want You by My Side (Flawboy Remix)”
feeble little horse – “Upside Down”
Liim – “R.I.P Peace x Ichicko Aoba – Utanokehai (RH Edit)”
Ryan Hemsworth – “A Display of Emotion”
22º Halo – “winded”
Life Without Buildings – “The Leanover (RH Remix)”
Kibo – “Zero Fux”
Ryan Hemsworth – “if u wanna cry x Yukmouth – Stuntastic (RH Edit)”
mushpit – “happy back”
tsubi club – “You’re serious, aren’t you”
Hekt – “Anytime Anywhere”
Guinneissik – “Cate and Rooney Said I’ll Forever Be a Man and I Tried to WithdrawAll of My Pennies from the Urethra”
Lali Puna – “Nin-com-pop (RH Remix)”
Ryan Hemsworth – “unreleased”
Pinback – “Serg”
Chanel Beads – “JBL in the Fireplace”