DRT Entertainment Signs Aphasia, Debut Album Out September 2005

DRT Entertainment Signs Aphasia, Debut Album Out September 2005

First Single and Video 'Flatline' Directed by Chris Sims, Featured in War of the Worlds

** Opening For Trapt Beginning September 21 **

New York, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- DRT Entertainment has signed Burlingame, CA's, Aphasia. The band's debut album, titled Fact & Fiction, 11 searing rock tracks produced by Trapt's Chris Brown, is slated for a September 2005 release. The video for the album's first single, the powerful "Flatline," was directed by Chris Sims (Lamb of God, Shinedown, The Kinison). "Flatline" is also prominently featured in the Steven Spielberg/Tom Cruise summer blockbuster movie "War of the Worlds." The band will also open for Trapt on their Fall tour beginning September 21 in Reno, NV.

The four members of Aphasia, ranging in age from 19-21, studied music from very young ages, meeting in junior high as a result of their common bond in music. Their consistent practicing in lead singer Jeff Harber's attic formed what has ultimately become the signature sound of Aphasia; edgy alternative rock with lyrics deeply rooted in metaphor, yet broad enough to create a connection with fans of all ages.

In late 2003, the band made the collective life changing choice to leave school and focus on music as a full time career. "We talked with a lot of people when we were looking for a record company," said Harber. "The folks at DRT were so passionate about our music and it felt like the right place for us. We can't wait to get out there and play our music and for people to hear our record."

The band has already been named one of XM Radio's "best of unsigned," and has over 150,000 downloads on their page at http://purevolume.com/. Look for Aphasia (along with Shortie) on their debut mini tour beginning July 18 in Concorde, CA.

Catch Aphasia on the road, additional dates TBD: July 18 Bourbon Street Concorde, CA July 19 The Underground Cafe Roseville, CA July 21 Rock and Roll Pizza Portland, OR July 23 Studio Seven Seattle, WA July 24 B-Sides Spokane, WA July 25 Boogies Boise, UD July 26 The Circuit Midvale, UT July 27 Larimer Lounge Denver, CO July 29 Rebels Council Bluffs, IA August 1 Quad City Live Davenport, IA August 2 The Reverb Cedar Falls, IA August 3 Ten Bells Grand Rapids, MI August 5 The Red Parrot Lorain, OG August 6 Broadway Joe's Buffalo, NY August 9 TBD New York, NY

Source: DRT Entertainment

CONTACT: Sage Robinson of DRT Entertainment, +1-646-437-5014, sage@drt-entertainment.com

Web site: http://www.drt-entertainment.com/

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