Napster UK, Ltd, a subsidiary of Napster, Inc. (Nasdaq: NAPS), the pioneer of digital music, today confirms that it is offering its members the opportunity to stream and download an exclusive NapsterLive session from The Ting Tings.
Recorded at Wise Buddah Studio in Central London, the acoustic session features many of the most popular songs from The Ting Tings number one album, ‘We Started Nothing’, as well as a cover of Beats International’s ‘Just Be Good To Me’
The Ting Tings are a musical twosome that has taken the UK pop scene by storm. Described as ‘a rollercoaster mash up of energy, anger and pure pop arousal’ they are currently riding high in the singles charts with the instantly recognisable track ‘‘That’s Not My Name’, the follow up to ‘Great DJ’ which has sold nearly 50,000 singles to date.
Ian Greaves, UK head of programming, Napster comments: “NapsterLive sessions are extremely popular with our members, and we offer one of the most extensive sets of exclusive sessions of any digital service in the UK. Featured artists usually perform acoustic versions of their tracks as well as one off covers, which make the sessions highly prized by a range of music enthusiasts.”
The NapsterLive performances have quickly gained acclaim as a showcase for the world’s most talented and sought-after artists, such as Amy Winehouse and Mika, alongside new music from the likes of Beth Rowley and Alphabeat. During 2007 Napster, offered 45 live sessions, and this offering will expand in 2008, with upcoming performances from the likes of Minnie Driver, Black Kids and Ida Maria.
In addition to a catalogue of over 6 million tracks, Napster offers a wealth of music discovery features including an advanced recommendation engine, over 90 ad-free radio stations, and 100’s of playlists with subscribers able to tailor these features to their musical preferences. Napster’s PC subscription service costs £9.95 per month and Napster To Go, its portable music service costs £14.95 per month.
To enjoy this NapsterLive session, if you have an existing Napster account visit the NapsterLive area of the service. If you do not have an account yet please contact dan.nash@napster.com to obtain login details.
NapsterLive:The Ting Tings – on Napster June 2nd
==============================
1. Great DJ
2. Be The One
3. fruit machine
4. that’s not my name
5. just be good to me
About Napster (www.napster.co.uk)
Napster, the pioneer of digital music, offers the ultimate in interactive music experiences, creating better ways to discover, share, acquire and enjoy music – anytime, anywhere. With a Napster membership customers get unlimited access to one of the biggest music catalogues worldwide with more than five million tracks covering every genre, for a flat monthly fee.
The company’s offerings also include Napster To Go, which allows members to fill and refill a compatible music device and listen to their music on the move and Napster Light, a more condensed service for those who just want to purchase songs and albums a la carte. “Napster Mobile” is one of the industry’s fastest growing mobile music platforms, providing the premier mobile music experience for customers in eight global markets.
Napster’s European offices are based in Frankfurt, London and Luxembourg with worldwide operations located in Los Angeles. Napster's services are available in markets across North America, Europe and Japan.
For more information on Napster, please contact:
Dan Nash
Senior Marketing Manager, Napster UK
+44 (0) 207 101 7285
+44 (0) 7956 498507
dan.nash@napster.co.uk
Napster media Contacts:
Lloyd Gofton
Liberate Media
07919 353484
lloyd@liberatemedia.com