Mike Brown found this on alt.rave and mailed it to me. My site got the
article about an hour later. Anyone have any comment on this?
To the Astralwerks person: is this legit?
Andrew
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(c) 1994, Andrew Bennett abennett@phoenix.aps.muohio.edu
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From: sonicnet@panix.com (Michael Hauben)
Newsgroups: alt.rave,alt.music.techno,rec.music.misc,alt.music.independent,alt.music.alternative
Subject: SonicNet and Future Sound of London's "Lifeforms"
Date: 21 Jun 1994 17:22:13 -0400
Organization: SonicNet BBS
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Announcing SonicNet, a new independent music oriented bbs located in
New York City.
To celebrate SonicNet's opening, a previously unreleased mix of a
Future Sound of London song will be presented for download.
Caroline Records / Astralwerks will break Future Sound of London's
"Lifeforms" featuring Liz Frazier of the Coctaeu Twins. This
release will be available exclusively on SonicNet. This is the
first time a single is being released and distributed
through an on-line service!
The song will be available to be downloaded on June 23rd, 1994. In
order to connect you need to have a 1200 to 28,800 baud modem. The
telephone number is 212-431-1627. Internet telnet access will be
available shortly.
SonicNet is a member-supported bbs which costs $10.00 a month. The
first month is free.
SonicNet offers Sound Clips, discographies and bio information of
signed and unsigned bands.
In addition, you will find on SonicNet:
- Reviews and features which will be SonicNet exclusives.
- Ticket Sales for New York City- NO ticket SURCHARGES! (will be
expanded to other cities soon)
- Record Store and Mail Order Sales
- Conferences and On-Line events with invited bands, guests and media
- Internet Email account
- Club Listings and Band Tours, along with maps of how to get to the
clubs
- Usenet Newsgroups and Internet/Bitnet mailing lists in public
message areas, so you don't have to fuss.
SonicNet will also provide access to the following service
providers: Blender Magazine, KGB Magazine, Necro Enema
Algamated, Caroline Records, Matador Records, Quixotic
Records, Queenie Records. Dirt Records, Too Pure Records, Insomnia
Record Catalog, and Eye Zine.
For more information email us at info@sonicnet.com (automated).
Or call the bbs at 212-431-1627
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