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REALNETWORKS LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE DOWN THE ALLEY LIVE PERFORMANCE SERIES
Fans Can Enjoy Performances Through RealNetworks’ Online Music Products & Services, Including Rhapsody & RealPlayer 10
SEATTLE - March 10, 2004 — RealNetworks®, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNWK), the leading creator of digital media services and software, launched Down the Alley, a new series that gives music fans access to exclusive live performances and interviews from established and emerging artists through RealNetworks’ groundbreaking RealPlayer 10 media player and the award-winning Rhapsody Internet jukebox service. The series kicks off with a live set from Nashville-based recording artist Mindy Smith, whose well-received debut album One Moment More was released earlier this year on Vanguard Records.
RealNetworks offers video footage of Down the Alley performances through the Music Guide section of RealPlayer 10’s Real Guide, where music fans can also enjoy free music videos, complete CD listening parties, and more than 3,000 Internet radio stations. Full, high-fidelity audio clips of Down the Alley performances are available for on-demand listening through the Rhapsody service and for sale through RealPlayer 10’s integrated music download store. The company has already recorded a number of performances for upcoming episodes, including the Trampoline Records Showcase (debuting the week of March 8th) with performances from Minibar, Nadine, Jukebox Junkies, and Rami Jaffee of the Wallflowers, and a live set from Something Corporate (week of March 22nd).
Down the Alley interviews and performances are taped at RealNetworks’ studios in Seattle, where artists can unwind from their grueling tour schedule by bowling at the company’s in-house bowling alley and perform in a relaxed setting conducive to delivering memorable performances. The artists choose their own material for these performances.
"We’ve created an environment where artists can do what they do best - play great music - and it shows," said Tim Quirk, executive editor of RealNetworks’ Rhapsody editorial staff. "Down the Alley sessions capture musicians playing music from the heart, and we love the fact we can give fans the power to enjoy these exclusive performances however they like: by watching the videos for free, listening to the songs in Rhapsody or buying downloads in the RealPlayer Music Store."
For More Information, Press Only:
Matt Graves, RealNetworks, 415-934-2159, mgraves@real.com
Maureen Farley, RealNetworks, 206-892-6653, mfarley@real.com
ABOUT REALNETWORKS
RealNetworks, Inc. is the leading creator of digital media services and software including the award-winning Rhapsody Internet jukebox service and RealPlayer 10, the first product to integrate finding, organizing, buying, playing and managing digital audio and video in a single product. Consumers can access and experience audio/video programming and download RealNetworks’ consumer software at http://www.real.com. Broadcasters, network operators, media companies and enterprises use RealNetworks’ products and services to create and deliver digital media to PCs, mobile phones and consumer electronics devices. RealNetworks’ systems and corporate information is located at http://www.realnetworks.com.
More on Mindy Smith:
Smith contributed a cover of Dolly Parton’s "Jolene" to last year’s Parton tribute album, Just Because I’m a Woman, on Sugar Hill Records.
More on Something Corporate:
Indie-pop band Something Corporate have released their sophomore major label CD North and are currently touring with Yellowcard.
More on the Trampoline Records Showcase:
Trampoline Records was co-founded by Pete Yorn, Rami Jaffee (Wallflowers), and Marc Dauer. Their latest compilation features contributions from Liz Phair, actress, Minnie Driver, Wallflowers, Semisonic's Dan Wilson, and many more talented artists. Get a taste of their rootsy rock in this fabulous live performance featuring Minibar, Jukebox Junkies and Nadine.
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