. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Loop :: future style & music from Karmaloop.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in this issue :: Parties/Events: Listings Fashion: Style Horizons Contests: Holiday Madness Music: Get 100 Free MP3's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greetings! Welcome one and all to the Loop, Karmaloop.com's monthly music & style newsletter designed to keep you in the "Loop" with the latest happenings in musical beats, and fashion treats. In this issue find out how you can get a free $10 Gift Certificate at Karmaloop.com! Also, the latest on Kitchen Orange, Timo Maas, and Kaiju Big Battle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PARTIES/EVENT LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each month Karmaloop picks the hottest parties from each region of the country. 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Each month we select six exclusive items from our site especially for The Loop newsletter community. LABEL PROFILE :: Fidel While fashion is all about image, style speaks for itself. Fidel, is a hot clothing line that combines the look of designer clothing with quality and good taste. The pieces in both men and women's collections project a sense of timelessness and obsession with detail, showcasing the understated touch of designer Tiala Brown. Continue reading this profile » http://www.karmaloop.com/karma/theloop/loop.htm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROMOTIONAL CONTESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE $10 GIFT CERTIFICATE & FREE CD WITH ANY PURCHASE AT KARMALOOP.COM! Karmaloop.com is sending out this FREE $10 cyber-gift certificate good towards the purchase of anything on our site. To use the gift certificate simply shop as you normally would and enter TENBUCKS in the promotional code box when you check out and $10 will be taken right off your order! Tell all your friends about it. If that doesn't lift your spirits perhaps a free CD compilation from Filter Music will. Renew Your Faith Redefining Electronic Music: A Free Soundtrack, features such artists as The Avalanches, Rinocerose, Tall Paul and more. This meditation beat retreat is yours free with any purchase fromKarmaloop.com. Offer good while supplies last. For more information about our contests and promotions visit: http://www.karmaloop.com/contest.asp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MUSIC :: the beats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PARTY ANIMALS :: TIMO MASS AND KAIJU BIG BATTLE! In this issue of the beats we bring you features on some of the worlds most outrageous party animals. Timo Mass is one of raves fastest rising stars and the release of his debut self produced album is sure to catapult him to household-name status. One party you'll never want in your household though is Kaiju Big Battle "The Worlds only live monster wrestling spectacle" Find out why they throw the 'bomb ass party!" Plus exclusive offers from EMusic and Ministry of Sound. Read on! <b>GROOVETECH'S TOP 20 </b> All the best dance music vinyl, CD's or streaming audio shows are at available at Groovetech.com. To check out Groovetech's US Top 20 (Vinyl) Chart: March 19th, 2002 <b>TIMO MASS</b> You know the facts. He's got the royal seal of approval from Madonna. He "swaps" remixes with Fatboy Slim. He sprinkled a little something onto Placebo's Special K. Oh, and he hangs out with young and fresh Kelis. But forget the hype for a moment and listen to the debut album. "It will completely kill you!" chuckles the enigmatic Mr. Maas. Timo Maas unleashes his debut album LOUD on March 19. Eclectic isn't the word for this multi-genre straddling of rock, house, garage, progressive downbeat and leftfield influences. Lithely protean, its supple feel is highlighted by tracks as varied as the forthcoming funk- fuelled rawk-edged monster "To Get Down" (released Feb. 5th) and stellar collaborations with artists as different as Kelis and Finley Quay. "It's been a satisfying twelve months," muses the superstar DJ. "To see my debut album progressing over such a long period of time is fantastic. It's been the most important learning process so far in my career-to see it all coming together." Continue reading this artist profile » http://www.karmaloop.com/karma/theloop/music.htm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . more PARTIES/EVENT LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To get details, links and contact info for the following events click below: http://www.karmaloop.com/karma/theloop/events.htm 3/21 Liquified, Atlanta, GA Lineup: Carl Cox Info: 404.257.2515 3/22 Meddle @ Sugar Lineup:Stanton Warriors Info: 310.899.1989 3/23 SPUNDAE MEETS CREAM, @ LIQUID SPONSERED BY KARMALOOP Lineup: Sandra Collins, Max Graham, Jerry Bonham, DJ Hyper, and Agent Sumo. Info: www.spundae.com 3/23 Ultra Music Festival 2002 Lineup: Paul Van Dyk, Carl Cox, Paul Oakenfold, The Crystal Method, Deep Dish, Tiesto, Del "The Funky Homosapien," Tall Paul, Roni Size, Goldie, BT, Josh Wink, DJ Dan, and many more. Info: 877.71.groove 3/23 Countdown 2k2 Lineup: Frankie Bones, Heather Heart, DJ Keoki, Chris Liberator, Nostrum, Space Girl, Dave the Drummer and more. Info: 732.441.2998 3/25 Conference 2002, Miami, FL Lineup: Pete Tong, Masters at Work, Dimitri from Paris, DJ Icey & More. Info: http://www.soulkool.com/wmc/ 3/30-3/31 Wintergalactic 2002-Evolving the Interactive Experience Lineup: Marco V Trance, J-Majik, Mazi, Pablo Gargano, The Dukes, Lucien Foort, DJ Godfather, and many more. Info: www.wintergalactic.com 4/13 Audiotistic, San Bernardino, CA Lineup: Dj Q-Bert & Money Mark (Beastie Boys) : A Trak : Roni Size (W/ Dynamite Mc) : Dj Craze : Ed Rush : Dj Dan : King Britt : Roy Davis Jr. : Donald Glaude : Christopher Lawrence : Kevin Yost : Dj Heather : Jason Bentley and many more. Info: 323.692.5738 4/20 Boo 6- New York, NY Lineup: Richie Hawtin, Derrick May, Bad Boy Bill, DJ Dan, Donald Glaude, Christian Smith, Mistress Barbara, Sandra Collins, Christopher Lawrence, Scott Henry, Micro, and many more. Info: 212.780.4614 4/27-4/28 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup: Bjork, The Chemical Brothers, Oasis, Cornershop, Jurassic 5, Saul Williams, Foo Fighters, Mos Def And More -Empire Polo Field / Indio, California Info: www.coachella.com Artist Tour Info. Kosheen 3/19 - SOB's, New York 3/21 - Red Velvet, Orlando 3/23 - Ultra Festival 2002, Miami 3/27 - Double Door, Chicago Sandra Collins 3/22 - Blu, Atlanta DJ Dan 3/16 - Cand-e, Los Angeles 3/22 - Rain, Miami 3/23 - Ultra Fest, Miami 4/1 - The Church, Denver Max Graham 3/16 - Cand-e, Los Angeles 3/23 - Ultra 4, Miami 4/12 - Buzz, Washington DC 4/13 - Quest, Minneapolis 4/20 - Boo 6, New York City 4/26 - 1015 Folsom, San Francisco 4/27 - Circus, Los Angeles For more party and event listings, visit: http://www.karmaloop.com/karma/theloop/events.htm ----------------------------------------------------------------- You are currently subscribed to The Loop as: To edit your interests or unsubscribe visit: http://ccprod.roving.com/roving/d.jsp?p=oo&m=1000810254440&ea=hugs-bugs@haskell.org Send suggestions and comments to: theloop@karmaloop.com © 2002, Karmaloop LLC. 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