20 Years of Fabric (Various Artists)

Using the platforms of Fabric and FabricLive that the London club has nurtured over the past 20 years, Fabric Records presents the past and future with 20 artists across 20 original tracks made especially for this release, for the 20th anniversary celebration of the beating heart of London. The release features two sets: Fabric and FabricLive. Both sets are presented as a double-CD (includes book with artist photos, club scenes, and it's historic flyer artwork). Fabric is widely acknowledged to have long supported the underground London house and techno scene. The breadth of talent here displays the far-reaching arms of the night that includes the melodic techno of Nina Kraviz, the shuddering electro of Steffi, and evolving experimental house of Margaret Dygas. New resident IMOGEN drives darko techno whilst Marcel Dettmann's is a classic late-night sound. Houndstooth's Call Super takes things down a deep melodic notch and Maya Jane Coles steps up with a playful slice of house. British dance music pioneer Sasha closes out on a euphoric high with layers of building vocal and melody. FabricLive represents the finest in dubstep, drum n bass, jungle, breaks, and experimental beats. Houndstooth's Special Request opens in trademark jungle style leading on to drum n bass luminaries Source Direct and J. Majik. Shackleton and Pinch & Trim started playing the club during the birth of the UK dubstep scene and give a taste of the evolution of bass music. Daniel Avery and B. Traits show off their dancefloor versatility, while Rupture founder Mantra plants a flag for London's vibrant musical future. Closing are two of the club's longest associates Groove Armada and original resident James Lavelle as UNKLE.

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