For Immediate Release

PassAlong Networks Adds IRIS Distribution to List of Partner Companies

IRIS Distribution Adds 60,000 Tracks to PassAlong's Digital Library


Franklin, Tenn. — December 19, 2007 Media distribution developer PassAlong Networks™ today announced that it has partnered with IRIS Distribution to add its catalog of 60,000 high quality MP3 tracks to PassAlong's StoreBlocks™ digital music library. The StoreBlocks library currently includes 3 million songs, 2 million of which are independent tracks available in MP3 format.

"IRIS boasts a very large and eclectic music catalog and we are excited to add its 60,000 tracks to the StoreBlocks library," said Dave Jaworski, co-founder and CEO of PassAlong Networks. "We will continue to build our catalog of MP3 tracks by partnering with quality companies like IRIS."

IRIS, based in San Francisco, Calif., is a leading digital distribution company dedicated to the successful marketing and promotion of prominent independent music and video catalogs. Founded in 2003, IRIS currently distributes to a select group of top independent record labels including Big Dada, Burning Spear, Chemikal Underground, Duck Down Records, Gemini Sun, Ghostly International and K Records, among many others.

"We are delighted to partner with a top-tier retailer like PassAlong Networks and we are excited to offer our catalog to its customers," said Bryn Boughton, chief marketing officer of IRIS.

About IRIS
IRIS is a leading digital distribution company dedicated to the successful marketing and promotion of prominent independent music and video catalogs. Founded in 2003, IRIS provides a comprehensive suite of technical, marketing and legal services to independent record labels and physical distributors, helping them to navigate the emerging digital marketplace. IRIS consistently champions independent thought and progressive culture through its music and marketing initiatives.

IRIS currently distributes a select group of top independent record labels including Big Dada, Burning Spear, Chemikal Underground, Duck Down Records, Gemini Sun, Ghostly International, K Records, Kranky, Le Tigre, Megaforce, NinjaTune, Palmetto Records, Projekt and Scion Audio-Visual to over 350 digital outlets. IRIS is based in San Francisco, CA and New York, NY. For more information, visit www.irisdistribution.com.

About PassAlong Networks
PassAlong Networks is a developer of digital media innovations and services designed to enhance the Connected Consumer™ ecosystem. PassAlong's B2B2C technology engine provides four key services for the digital media marketplace: StoreBlocks™ offers a variety of store–building tools to enable clients to provide their end–consumers with a library of nearly 3 million licensed songs and the powerful music referral system, Passing–and–Points™; freedomMP3™ provides interoperability for digital media files, including raw MP3 files, across multiple platforms and devices while promoting a balance of artist rights and media empowerment for both content creators and consumers; OnTour™ connects fans to detailed, accurate and relevant concert notifications; and Speakerheart™ enables artists to seamlessly upload, promote and sell their digital music. Founded in 2002, PassAlong Networks is privately held and based in Franklin, Tenn. For more information, visit http://www.passalongnetworks.com.

OnTour, StoreBlocks, freedomMP3, PassAlong, Connected Consumer, Passing-and-Points and Speakerheart are trademarks of PassAlong Networks. All other brands are trademarks of their respective owners.

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Lindsay Cleveland
PassAlong Networks
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