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record label that hand selects its own artists, sells its catalog of music
through online downloads and print-on-demand CDs and licenses music for
commercial and non-commercial use. Please
contact Jennifer Parson for more information at 415-561-0888.

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for the 256MB; and $69.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Magnatune.
The winners in 11 fields and 73 categories were chosen by votes from
nearly 700 members of Detroit's professional music community.

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Customers can also choose
how much they want to pay for the music with pricing ranging from $5-18 for
a downloadable album or print-on-demand CD.
Eminem received the Outstanding National Major Label Album prize for
2004's "Encore," while Baker won the Outstanding National Single trophy for
"You're My Everything.

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"We are proud to work with Hana Micron on this technology that will allow
our artists to be exposed to new audiences," said John Buckman, Magnatune
CEO and founder. Our venture
marks the first time that music has been distributed to consumers in this
way -- it's the future of the music industry.
Prices for TunePlug are $19. TunePlug is available through
www.

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Online record label Magnatune and Samsung
spinoff Hana Micron today launch TunePlug -- a reusable USB Flash Drive
that will feature 10 complete albums from 10 leading Magnatune artists as
MP3 files.

All music tracks on TunePlug are provided in MP3 format by Magnatune and
can be played on any computer or portable music device.99 for the 64MB; $29.Memina ., THE, "THE BEST OF THE FUNK BROS.

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99 for the 128MB; $49.

The artists on "Volume One" include:

-- Artemis (groovy electro-pop)
-- Arthur Yoria (progressive alternative-rock)
-- Brad Sucks (ironic electro-pop)
-- Burnshee Thornside (ironic funky blues rock)
-- Emmas Mini (electronic rock with a pop edge)
-- Fluid (tuneful retro pop rock)
-- Jade Leary (progressive, psychedelic rock with a dark edge)
-- Myles Cochran (folky, shoe-gazing, relaxed rock)
-- The Kokoon (1980s -style new wave rock)
-- Tom Paul (rock meets modern folk)

About Magnatune

Founded in 2003, Magnatune (www.

Editor's Note: Samples and photos of TunePlug are available. Also winning multiple awards were country singer Terrie Lea, the
R+B outfit the Detroit Women, singer-songwriter Jill Jack, rapper Paradime,
electronic artist Amp Fiddler and the R+B act Nadir + Distorted Soul .
The full list of 2005 Detroit Music Awards winners includes:


ACOUSTIC/FOLK

OUTSTANDING ACOUSTIC ARTIST/GROUP
GRIEVOUS ANGEL
OUTSTANDING ACOUSTIC/FOLK INSTRUMENTALIST
DAVID MOSHER, (MANDOLIN/GUITAR (ACOUSTIC)) - GRIEVOUS ANGEL
OUTSTANDING ACOUSTIC/FOLK RECORDING
JILL JACK, "JILL JACK LIVE AND UNPLUGGED"
OUTSTANDING ACOUSTIC /FOLK SONGWRITER
STACIA PETRIE
OUTSTANDING ACOUSTIC/FOLK VOCALIST
STACIA PETRIE
OUTSTANDING FOLK ARTIST/GROUP
JEREMY KITTEL


BLUES / RHYTHM + BLUES (R +B)

OUTSTANDING BLUES ARTIST/GROUP
AL HILL + THE LOVE BUTLERS
OUTSTANDING BLUES /R+B INSTRUMENTALIST
DENNIS BURR, (GUITAR (ELECTRIC)) - DETROIT WOMEN
OUTSTANDING BLUES /R+B RECORDING
DETROIT WOMEN, "RATTLE YOUR CAGE"
OUTSTANDING BLUES/R+B SONGWRITER
KATE HART
OUTSTANDING BLUES/R+B VOCALIST
LADY T, (DETROIT WOMEN)
OUTSTANDING R+B ARTIST/GROUP
DETROIT WOMEN


CLASSICAL

OUTSTANDING CLASSICAL COMPOSER
JAMES HARTWAY
OUTSTANDING CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTALIST
ERV MONROE, (FLUTE) - DSO
OUTSTANDING CLASSICAL RECORDING
KERSTIN ALLVIN + JAMES HARTWAY, "AN AFFAIR OF THE HARP"
OUTSTANDING CLASSICAL SMALL ENSEMBLE
DETROIT CHAMBER WINDS + STRINGS
OUTSTANDING CLASSICAL VOCALIST
JAMES MOORE, JR.

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"With consumers always on the go these days, they need to be able to carry
their data files and music in devices that can become part of their daily
lives. We wanted to combine both needs with the TunePlug product," said
Jon Jaroker of Hana Micron."

Magnatune is an independent, online record label that hand selects its own
artists , sells its catalog of music through online downloads and
print-on-demand CDs and licenses music for commercial and non-commercial
use. Magnatune and Hana Micron are also
currently in negotiations with several major retail outlets for broader
consumer distribution.com, to 512MB, which will include the entire albums of all 10
artists.

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The first TunePlug will be launched with Magnatune's "Rock Music
Collection, Volume One. TunePlugs will be available in four different
memory sizes ranging from 64MB, which will feature a selection of tracks
from 10 artists and a link to download the remaining tracks for free on
Magnatune. Winners in that poll were: Beth Stalker (Favorite
Artist ); "The Best of the Funk Brothers" (Favorite Album); the State Theatre
(Favorite Venue (Small)); the Fox Theatre (Favorite Venue (Large)); the DTE
Energy Music Theatre (Favorite Outdoor Venue); and the Labor Day weekend Arts,
Beats + Eats (Favorite Festival).

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DETROIT, Eminem, the White Stripes , Anita Baker
and the Funk Brothers were among the top names receiving Detroit Music Awards
in a ceremony Wednesday night at the State Theatre in downtown Detroit.
In conjunction with the GreatStuff newsletter, the DMAs also conducted a
GreatSounds public vote.

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"TunePlug delivers music in its highest-quality form that
can be played anywhere, on any computer or portable device. Magnatune offers fair-trade music to consumers by equally sharing all
revenue from the sale of albums with artists and allowing artists to retain
full rights to their music.
Distinguished Achievement Awards were presented to outgoing Detroit
Symphony Orchestra music director Neeme Jarvi, the late rockabilly star Don
Rader, veteran trumpeter and bandleader Johnny Trudell and Grammy-winning
producer and co-leader of the band Was (Not Was) Don Was.

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"
OUTSTANDING LIVE PERFORMANCE
DETROIT WOMEN
OUTSTANDING LIVE SOUND TECHNICIAN
NEIL T.

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Winners Announced for the 2005 Detroit Music Awards

" The White Stripes' clip for "Black Math" was the
Outstanding Major Budget Video winner, and "The Best Of The Funk Brothers" was
named Outstanding Anthology/Compilation/Reissue.
The top DMA recipient overall was singer-songwriter Beth Stalker, who won
five awards -- for Outstanding Limited Budget Video and four Gospel/Christian
categories.

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" The companies anticipate future volumes to be
released every six months.

, (DETROIT CONCERT CHOIR)
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA
BIRMINGHAM / BLOOMFIELD SYMPHONY


COUNTRY

OUTSTANDING COUNTRY ARTIST/GROUP
TERRIE LEA + THE WILD MUSTANGS
OUTSTANDING COUNTRY INSTRUMENTALIST
DAVID MOSHER, (MANDOLIN/FIDDLE /GUITAR) - GRIEVOUS ANGEL
OUTSTANDING COUNTRY RECORDING
VOLEBEATS, "COUNTRY FAVORITES"
OUTSTANDING COUNTRY SONGWRITER
TERRIE LEA
OUTSTANDING COUNTRY VOCALIST
TERRIE LEA, (TERRIE LEA + THE WILD MUSTANGS)


ELECTRONIC/DANCE

OUTSTANDING ELECTRONIC /DANCE ARTIST/GROUP
AMP FIDDLER
OUTSTANDING ELECTRONIC/DANCE DJ
KEVIN SAUNDERSON
OUTSTANDING ELECTRONIC/DANCE RECORDING
VARIOUS ARTISTS, "MOVEMENT: DETROIT ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2004"
OUTSTANDING ELECTRONIC/DANCE WRITER/PRODUCER
AMP FIDDLER


GENERAL

OUTSTANDING ANTHOLOGY/COMPILATION/REISSUE
FUNK BROS.

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PRESS RELEASE Magnatune and Hana Micron Launch TunePlug Portable USB Drive With Pre-Loaded MP3 Music From Leading Independent Artists

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SEVER
OUTSTANDING LOCAL RECORD LABEL
TIMES BEACH RECORDS
OUTSTANDING NATIONAL MAJOR LABEL RECORDING
EMINEM, "ENCORE"
OUTSTANDING NATIONAL SINGLE
ANITA BAKER, "YOU'RE MY EVERYTHING"
OUTSTANDING NATIONAL SMALL/INDEPENDENT LABEL RECORDING
ALEXANDER ZONJIC, "SELDOM BLUES"
OUTSTANDING RECORD PRODUCER
MARTIN "TINO" GROSS
NOLAN MENDENHALL
OUTSTANDING RECORDING STUDIO
TEMPERMILL
OUTSTANDING VIDEO / LIMITED BUDGET
BETH STALKER, "HERE WITH YOU"
OUTSTANDING VIDEO / MAJOR BUDGET
WHITE STRIPES, "BLACK MATH"


GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN

OUTSTANDING GOSPEL CHOIR
ST THOMAS MORE CHURCH CHOIR
VOICES OF UNITY
OUTSTANDING GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN ARTIST/GROUP
BETH STALKER
OUTSTANDING GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN MUSICIAN
DANNY COX, (DRUMS/PERCUSSION ) - DAY 41
OUTSTANDING GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN RECORDING
BETH STALKER, "HERE WITH YOU"
OUTSTANDING GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN SONGWRITER
BETH STALKER
OUTSTANDING GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN VOCALIST
BETH STALKER


JAZZ

OUTSTANDING JAZZ COMPOSER
MARION HAYDEN
OUTSTANDING JAZZ INSTRUMENTALIST
ALEXANDER ZONJIC, (FLUTE) - ALEXANDER ZONJIC
OUTSTANDING JAZZ RECORDING
TUMBAO!, "MONTUNO SALAD"
OUTSTANDING JAZZ VOCALIST
PING SPELLS, (JAZZARRAY)
OUTSTANDING MODERN JAZZ ARTIST/GROUP
MARCUS BELGRAVE
OUTSTANDING TRADITIONAL JAZZ ARTIST/GROUP
JOHNNY TRUDELL ORCHESTRA


ROCK/POP

OUTSTANDING ALTERNATIVE/INDIE ARTIST/GROUP
FAGS, THE
OUTSTANDING HARD ROCK/METAL ARTIST/GROUP
BROADZILLA
OUTSTANDING INDUSTRIAL ARTIST/GROUP
IMPALER, THE
OUTSTANDING POP ARTIST/GROUP
JILL JACK
OUTSTANDING ROCK ARTIST/GROUP
REEFERMEN, THE
OUTSTANDING ROCK/POP INSTRUMENTALIST
BOBBY EAST, (GUITAR (ELECTRIC)) - REEFERMEN, THE/HEMIGOD
OUTSTANDING ROCK/POP RECORDING
MINDCANDY, "RECOGNIZE"
OUTSTANDING ROCK/POP SONGWRITER
TIM DIAZ
OUTSTANDING ROCK/POP VOCALIST
JEZTER/SOOT, (SOOT)


URBAN/FUNK/HIP-HOP

OUTSTANDING HIP-HOP ARTIST/GROUP
BUDDHA FULLA RHYMEZ
PARADIME
OUTSTANDING HIP-HOP DJ
DJ HOUSESHOES
OUTSTANDING HIP-HOP MC
PARADIME
OUTSTANDING URBAN /FUNK ARTIST/GROUP
BLACK BOTTOM COLLECTIVE
OUTSTANDING URBAN/FUNK MUSICIAN
FREEMAN SPELLS, (BASS) - NADIR/DISTORTED SOUL
OUTSTANDING URBAN/FUNK SONGWRITER
NADIR
OUTSTANDING URBAN/FUNK VOCALIST
VALERIE BARRYMORE, (FOUNDATION OF FUNK)
OUTSTANDING URBAN/FUNK/HIP -HOP RECORDING
NADIR/DISTORTED SOUL, "DISTORTED SOUL 2.

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The newest way to distribute music, TunePlug offers consumers a
simple way to experience emerging music on an easy-to-use, transferable
information device.

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"We chose to partner with Magnatune because of
the high quality of their artists and their flexibility as a new kind of
record label.

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Based on the principle that "we are not
evil," the company offers fair-trade music to consumers by equally sharing
all revenue from the sale of albums with artists and allowing artists to
retain full rights to their music.0"


WORLD MUSIC/REGGAE/SKA

OUTSTANDING REGGAE/SKA ARTIST/GROUP
IMMUNITY
OUTSTANDING WORLD ARTIST/GROUP
BLACKMAN + ARNOLD
OUTSTANDING WORLD/REGGAE/SKA INSTRUMENTALIST
KERRY LUNDQUIST, (KEYBOARDS) - ORCHESTRA SENSATIONALE/GRUPO ALLEGRE
OUTSTANDING WORLD/REGGAE/SKA RECORDING
NOMO, "NOMO"
OUTSTANDING WORLD/REGGAE/SKA SONGWRITER
DAVID ASHER
OUTSTANDING WORLD/REGGAE/SKA VOCALIST
BENNY CRUZ, (BENNY CRUZ Y LA BUENA VIDA)

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Magnatune 's portion of the revenue generated
from TunePlug sales will similarly be shared evenly with the artists
featured on the device. Branded with
Magnatune packaging, the TunePlug connects to any computer though its USB
port and can be used like any hard disk to store and transfer files. All music can be previewed free of
charge with a "try before you buy" philosophy. Magnatune is a music business
where everybody wins.

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