Aspyr Artists Now Available On iTunes
Texas-Based Label Aspyr Media Inc. Makes Knife in the Water, Milton Mapes and The Gourds Available for Purchase and Download Through Apple's Online Music Store
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2004--
New music from Austin bands is now only a point and click away. With the online release of albums by Knife in the Water, Milton Mapes and The Gourds, Aspyr Media and Apple's(R) iTunes(R) Music Store offer music fans an easy and legal way to obtain tracks from Austin artists.
Three albums from Knife in the Water, two from Milton Mapes and a soundtrack by Austin-favorite The Gourds are now available online for download. In addition Aspyr plans to use iTunes as a distribution channel for special recordings, including previously unreleased tracks and live performances.
Knife in the Water produces a sound that blends psych-country and narcotic balladry. Their three releases, "Cut the Cord," "Red River," included on Spin Magazine's Top 20 Albums of 2000, and "Plays One Sound and Others," have generated critical acclaim and a diverse fan base.
Milton Mapes combines American roots music and classic rock and roll with their latest release, "Westernaire." Their debut album, "The State Line," was named one of the Top 10 Albums of 2001 by the Austin Chronicle.
The Gourds, a band popular for their unusual style and deviation from mainstream pop music, have created 12 new tracks on their soundtrack to the eccentric documentary "Growin' A Beard."
About Aspyr Media
Aspyr Media, founded in Austin in 1996, is a leading entertainment publishing company, delivering the highest quality products with authenticity, attitude and soul. Already the #1 Mac game publisher, Aspyr launched its music division in 2003, with three of Texas' top bands: Milton Mapes, Knife in the Water, and The Gourds. For more information visit www.aspyr.com.
Contacts
Aspyr Media Inc., Austin
Karri Scott, 512-225-8733
karri@aspyr.com
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