FRESH HIGH-QUALITY DEMO TRACKS DEBUTED BY SEATTLE BAND NINETEEN5

SEATTLE February 19, 2002. Nineteen5 (N5) proudly announces the availability of four new high-quality demo tracks. The tracks Dum-Dumb, Happy Freaks, Preservatives, and the bands theme anthem Nineteen5 can all be found online at www.nineteen5.com, the bands homepage.

Nineteen5 is a brand new Seattle band. Thanks in part to a rapidly growing fan base and early exposure in local venues, Nineteen5 are generating quite a buzz in the Puget Sound region. The band quietly formed last summer and began performing in area clubs last month. Nineteen5s self-titled debut CD will be available this Spring. While the CD undergoes production, the band will continue making local appearances.

Nineteen5 are:

   Christine Smith -- Vocals    Anthony Morris - Bass/ Backing Vocals
   Kevin Watkins -- Guitar    Ken Blessing -- Drums

Described by fans as the new Seattle Sound", Nineteen5s energetic sound and musicianship have been likened to local ensembles Pearl Jam, Hammerbox, and Goodness. Lead singer Christine Smiths strong, lyric voice and playful stage presence have also been labeled reminiscent of Ann Wilson, who Christine counts among her musical influences, as well as Janis Joplin, Siouxsie Sioux, The Gits, and Stevie Nicks. Several Nineteen5 tunes feature Christine harmonizing with backing vocalist & bassist Anthony Morris, whose sound is compared to that of Chris Cornells louder work, but Tony modestly demurs and says he just makes background noise."

The band is really blown away by the quality of these recordings," remarked guitarist and taskmaster Kevin Watkins. We are really grateful to Greg Williamson (who recorded all the tracks) and The Laundry Room. The recording session was amazingly focused and well-run." In fact, the tracks were entirely done -- recorded, mixed, and mastered -- in a total of just 30 hours over two main working sessions. We all seemed to be agreeable on the music mix, so time rolled by swiftly," echoed Ken Blessing, Nineteen5s drummer and self-proclaimed driving passion."

For news of upcoming appearances and the CD release schedule, log onto www.nineteen5.com, where bios, photos, and other info about N5 may be found.

[Nîn ▪ teen fîv also 19-5"] n. 1. an anomalous coordinate linking hyperdimensional tetrahedral geometry to the face on Mars, the pyramids, and structures on the dark side of the moon. 2. a groove-oriented rock band with a chick singer that will stomp your ass.