The Fader

The FADER
Frequency Bimonthly
Publisher Andy Cohn
First issue 1998 (1998-month)
Country United States
Based in New York, New York
Language English
Website www.thefader.com
ISSN 1533-5194

The FADER, or FADER, is an United States-based music/culture/fashion magazine that covers hip-hop, reggae, independent rock, pop and dance music from around the world.

Contents

Overview

Founded by Rob Stone and Jon Cohen in 1998, The FADER is an independent Manhattan-based magazine which the New York Times dubbed the new music-and-fashion bible.[1] The magazine's editorial content focuses on music, style, art and culture.

Led by President & Publisher, Andy Cohn, The Fader has won multiple awards for its arts coverage, online presence and within the genre Consumer Entertainment. Among them was the FOLIO magazine Gold Eddie award for "Best Consumer Entertainment Magazine" in 2008.[2] It was also the first print publication to be released on iTunes.[3] FADER TV won Clicker awards in 2009 and 2010, and the magazine won two OMMA awards for integrated marketing campaigns in 2010 with Nike and Levi's.

Covers

The FADER has a track record for being the first to feature up and coming artists on its cover.[4] Notable 1st covers include:

FADER Media

The FADER Media Network includes The FADER magazine, thefader.com, FADER films, FADER label, FADER TV, which has been called one of the definitive voices on both mainstream and fringe music,[5] rcrdlbl.com, XLR8R, XLR8R.com, thetripwire.com, 1200squad.com, The Cornerstone Player, The Cornerstone Mixtape, Suite903.com, and shockhound.com.

The FADER Fort

The FADER Fort is an invite-only installation at Austin’s South by Southwest (SXSW) at 1101 E. 5th Street. Produced by Lacy Maxwell Productions[6] and founded in 2002, the 4-day party features live performances that have included artists Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Sleigh Bells, N.E.R.D., Jadakis, Lil B, Major Lazer and Kid Cudi and Neon Indian. Formerly sponsored by Levi’s, the media company announced a partnership with Fiat in January 2011.[7] FADER Fort, FADER Fort NYC is a party produced during the annual CMJ Music Marathon that provides an ‘’airy respite from CMJ’s subterranean scene.’’[8] Theophilus London and Royal Bangs, among others, played the New York City show in 2010.[9]

Awards

2010

2009

2008

2006 – 2001

References

  1. ^ Ben Ratliff (October 30, 2005). "Overcoming the Stereotype of Sexy and Sophisticated". New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/30/arts/music/30ratl.html?_r=1. 
  2. ^ "2008 Eddie Awards Winners - Editorial @ FolioMag.com". September 23, 2008. http://www.foliomag.com/2008/2008-eddie-awards-winners. Retrieved 2009-09-28. "Consumer,Entertainment, Full Issue – FADER, March 2008" 
  3. ^ Erik Sass (June 8, 2006). "Fader Mag To Distribute Issues On iTunes". MediaDailyNews. http://publications.mediapost.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Articles.showArticleHomePage&art_aid=44274. Retrieved 2009-09-28. 
  4. ^ Samantha Marshall (February 28, 2008). "Magazine exec says his title won't fade away". Crain's New York. http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20080228/FREE/344708672. 
  5. ^ "Fader TV". Clicker – The Internet Television Guide. January 4, 2010. http://www.clicker.com/web/fader-tv/. 
  6. ^ "Event Planning and Production - Lacy Maxwell Productions". 2011 [last update]. http://lacymaxwellproductions.com/. Retrieved December 5, 2011. 
  7. ^ "THE FADER FORT: DRIVERS WANTED". Billboard. January 21, 2011. http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/magazine/upfront. 
  8. ^ Ben Sisario (October 22, 2010). "An Airy Respite from CMJ’s Subterranean Scene". New York Times. http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/22/an-airy-respite-from-cmjs-subterranean-scene/. 
  9. ^ "Presenting the FADER Fort NYC 2010 Lineup". FADER. October 19, 2010. http://www.thefader.com/2010/10/19/presenting-the-fader-fort-nyc-2010-lineup-and-rsvp/. 

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