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It’s time already again to cast your votes for Plug 2008!

And, OUR nominees are…

Artist Of The Year = El-P

Female Artist Of The Year = Sharon Jones

Male Artist Of The Year = El-P

Hip Hop Album Of The Year = Aesop Rock and El-P - tuff choice!

Live Act Of The Year = Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

DJ Album Of The Year = 2 nominations for Fabric!
Ricardo Villalobos - Fabric 36 (Fabric)
Ewan Pearson - Fabric 35 (Fabric)

Music Video Of The Year = Aesop Rock’s “None Shall Pass”

Record Label Of The Year = Definitive Jux

Do the right thing = Vote!

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Fabric launches its brand new free podcast @ iTunes.

Check up current Fabric releases, perfect for that party you’re going to this weekend!

Artist: James Murphy & Patrick Mahoney
Album: FabricLive.36 [LISTEN]
Label: Fabric London
Street Date: Nov 20th, 2007
Formats: CD, mp3

Artist: Ricardo Villalobos
Album: Fabric.36 [LISTEN]
Label: Fabric London
Street Date: Oct 23rd, 2007
Formats: CD, mp3

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Artist: Ellen Alien
Album: Fabric.34 [LISTEN]
Label: Fabric London
Street Date: June 19th, 2007
Formats: CD, mp3
Purchase: Amazon | Insound

Whether she’s producing music that challenges the electronic world, or adhering to her globe-encompassing Djing schedule, or managing the phenomenal Bpitch Control, or designing for her unique new fashion label – Ellen Allien, a veritable force to be reckoned with, is artistically infinite. Then how lucky we should be for her latest project – an addition to the ever-growing Fabric mix-series, Fabric 34, available now.

In her own words:
“I wanted to do an analogue mix, by hand. I used my favourite records of last year and the newest ones. I like analogue! And I like to hear how one has to manipulate the mix until it’s tight. I like the mix because to me it’s the ideal club mix that I personally would like to hear in a club.”

What press has said:
“Further cements the series’s rep for deep and heady electro-tech sounds that aim for the heart as much as the feet” - Time Out New York

“The textures on this disc are incredible!” - Remix

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Spank Rock had the utmost privilege to open for the one-and-only Bjork last night at NYC’s Apollo Theatre. If you’re in NYC and you missed the show, they’ll be at the Highline Ballroom on May 15.

You can also check the Spank Rock DJs (Ronnie Darko and Chris Rockswell) aka Baltimore Bass Connection spin records at the following:

May 17: Vancouver, BC at The Bourbon
May 18: Seattle, WA at Chop Suey
May 19: San Francisco, CA at Mighty
May 22: Los Angeles, CA at Ex-Plex
May 24: San Diego, CA at Beauty Bar
May 26: Dallas, TX at Lizard Lounge
May 27: Detroit, MI at Masonic Temple

Spank Rock’s contribution to the Fabric mix series, FabricLive33, is currently in all good record stores now!

Artist: Spank Rock
Album: Fabric Live 33 [LISTEN]
Label: Fabric
Street Date: April 24th, 2007
Format: CD, digital

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Tune in to World Cafe (WXPN/NPR) on this Friday, May 11th, to hear the broadcast of Jarvis’ live performance and interviews in the studio. Tune in to WXPN’s live stream between 2-4pm EST or watch out for the podcast!

Meanwhile, raid the racks for the latest issue of Tokion (#58)!

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Tuesday, April 24
Spank Rock in-store
Virgin – Union Square (NYC)
7-9pm with signing afterwards

Free with purchase of Spank Rock FabricLive33 at the Virgin store.

Artist: Spank Rock
Album: Fabric Live 33 [LISTEN]
Label: Fabric
Street Date: April 24th, 2007
Format: CD, digital

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Tuesday, April 24
Spank Rock in-store
Virgin – Union Square (NYC)
7-9pm with signing afterwards

Free with purchase of Spank Rock FabricLive33 at the Virgin store.

FabricLive33 hits stores the same day!

Artist: Spank Rock
Album: Fabric Live 33
Label: Fabric
Street Date: April 24th, 2007
Format: CD, digital

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This spring is shaping up to be a busy time for several DJs and artists whom have contributed to the Fabric mix series. With the Winter Music Conference kicking off this week in Florida and other tours routing across the country, hopefully you’ll get some chances to check out these great DJs live! Click here for the hot sheet with all tour dates, artwork and press contacts – including Terry Francis & Nathan Coles (the Wiggle team), Krafty Kuts, Adam Beyer, Meat Katie and more.press contact info.

Hipp-E (responsible for Fabric 7 – out now)
3/21 – WMC / South Beach Miami, FL
3/22 – Blue Collar Party @ Beach Plaza Hotel / Miami, FL
3/23 – Freerange Party @ Beach Plaza Hotel / Miami, FL
3/24 – Shipwrecked Boat Cruise / Miami, FL

John Digweed (Fabric 20 – out now)
3/27 – Blue / Atlanta, GA
3/28 – Club Play / Nashville, TN
3/29 – The Forum / Charlotte, NC
3/30 – 9:30 Club / Washington, DC
3/31 – Pacha / New York, NY

Diplo (FabricLive 24 – out now)
3/19 – Club Downunder / Tallahassee, FL
3/20 – Common Grounds / Gainesville, FL
3/22 – The Club @ Firestone / Orlando, FL

Matthew Dear (Fabric 27 – out now)
3/21 – Miami Beach Resort & Spa Hotel / Miami, FL
4/21 – Empty Bottle / Chicago, IL

Evil Nine (FabricLive 28 – out now)
4/28 – Coachella Festival / Indio, CA

Marco Carola (Fabric 31 – out now)
3/22 – M_NUS/Clonk Showcase Miami Pawnshop / Miami, FL
3/23 – Amonly Pawnshop / Miami, FL

Spank Rock (FabricLive 33 – out April 24)
4/29 – Coachella Festival / Indio, CA

Ellen Allien (Fabric 34 – out June)
3/20 – Suite Nightclub / Miami, FL
3/21 – B-Side / Cleveland, OH
3/24 – Studio B / New York, NY
3/25 – Pawn Shop / Miami, FL

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Click here to vote and have your voice heard - World’s Fair represent!.

Indie Rock Album Of The Year
Midlake - The Trials Of Van Occupanther (Bella Union)

Hip-Hop Album Of The Year
Dr. Octogon - The Return Of Dr. Octagon (OCD International)
J Dilla - The Shining (BBE)
Mr. Lif - Mo’ Mega (Definitive Jux)

DJ Album Of The Year
Diplo - FabricLive 24 (Fabric)
Matthew Dear - Fabric 27 (Fabric)

Artist Of The Year
J Dilla (BBE)

Female Artist Of The Year
Alice Smith (BBE)

Male Artist Of The Year
J Dilla (BBE)

Song Of The Year
Midlake - “Roscoe” (Bella Union)
Click here for a free download!

Record Producer of the Year
Dabrye (Ghostly)
El-P (Definitive Jux)
J Dilla (BBE)

Music Video Of The Year
Midlake - “Young Bride” (Bella Union)
Click here to watch!

Album Art/Packaging of the Year
Mr. Lif - Mo’ Mega (Definitive Jux)

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Stanton Warriors:
Check out the Stanton Warriors’ Fabric Live CD
Jan 26 – Vancouver @ Richards
Jan 27 - Salt Lake City @ Sound
Jan 29 – Calgary @ Hifi
Jan 31 – Whistler @ Tommy Africas
Feb 1 – Edmonton @ Starlite
Feb 2 – San Francisco @ 1015
Feb 3 – LA @ Vanguard
Feb 9 – Phoenix - tbc
Feb 10 – Dallas @ Jaguars Gold Club

John Digweed: Diamonds07 tour with MSTRKRFT
Check out John Digweed’s Fabric CD
March 1: Portland, Ore. (Roseland Theatre)
March 2: San Francisco (Ruby Skye)
March 3: Los Angeles (Vanguard)
March 4: San Diego (Belo)
March 7: Phoenix (Axis/Radius)
March 8: Las Vegas (Jet)
March 9: Minneapolis (Myth)
March 10: Denver (Vinyl)
March 13: St. Louis (Dante’s)
March 15: Houston (Warehouse Live)
March 16: Austin, Texas (Spin)
March 17: Dallas (Karma)
March 18: New Orleans (Ampersand)
March 20: Miami (Pawn Shop)
March 27: Atlanta (Blue)
March 28: Nashville (Club Play)
March 29: Charlotte, N.C. (the Forum)
March 30: Washington, D.C. (9:30 Club)
March 31: New York (Pacha)

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Meat Katie:
Check out the Meat Katie Fabric Live CD
March 16th @ Spy Bar Chicago
March 17th @ venue TBA, but prob Mighty San Francisco
March 22nd @ Lot 49 Party at Laundry Bar, Miaimi
March 24th @ Ultra Music Festival, Miami

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