INTERNET EXECUTIVE AND FORMER USAF MAJOR JOINS eMUSIC RANKS

Technology Entrepreneur Leads Product Development Team

Human Resources Director Also Appointed

NEW YORK, June. 12, 2008 -- eMusic the world’s largest retailer of independent music and the world’s second-largest digital music service after iTunes, names Jack Welde as Senior Vice President of Product Development. Welde, who began his career with Apple Computer, Inc., is a successful entrepreneur with more than 20 years of technology and product development experience. In his newly-created role, Welde is responsible for overseeing product development, supervising the launch of new product features and expanding the product line at breakneck pace for eMusic customers. He reports directly to eMusic President and CEO David Pakman.

In addition, eMusic names Betty Bernal as Director of Human Resources. Bernal will manage all areas of human resources for the company's employees, including staffing, organization, employee relations, new employee initiatives, and productivity.

“eMusic has a slate of exciting new product features on the drawing board and customers will be pleased to see the changes in store under Jack’s leadership as he helps to expand and develop the site,” said David Pakman, eMusic President and CEO. “Betty is a seasoned professional, with a solid human resources background who will help to cultivate and grow our talented staff. We are pleased to welcome them both to eMusic.” Pakman added.

Welde played significant roles in the growth of several large online companies prior to joining eMusic. He began his technology career with Apple Computer, Inc and went on to co-found Trio Development, creating the software personal information manager that was licensed by Apple Computer, shipped as "Claris Organizer" in 1994, and later acquired by Palm. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating / Technology Officer for SheSpeaks, the leading women’s insights and word-of-mouth marketing network, where he created and developed the initial platforms and web applications, featuring online survey tools, discussion boards, product recommendations, online video, blogs and content and membership management services.

In addition to his technological expertise, Welde served as a pilot in the US Air Force, achieving the rank of Major. He commanded two President of the United States Advance Team missions, flew 80 combat missions in Kosovo, Bosnia, Kuwait, and Haiti and was awarded 1998 Aviator of the Year in Europe. Welde achieved a Computer Science Engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Cameron University, Germany.

Before joining eMusic, Bernal held a variety of human resources positions. Most recently, she oversaw human resources at Video Monitoring Service of America (VMS), the world leader in integrated media intelligence solutions that brings together news monitoring and advertising monitoring across all media. Bernal was responsible for managing more than 800 staff employees in eighteen office locations there as well as supervising the recruiting process, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and performance management.

Bernal earned her B.S. degree in Finance and Management Information Systems from the University of Binghamton.

About eMusic
eMusic (http://www.emusic.com) is a specialty digital entertainment retailer that has been at the forefront of offering MP3 downloads and customer-friendly prices since its inception in 1998. The company is focused on serving customers aged 25 and older by offering independent music and audio books in a universally compatible format at a great value. It is the world’s largest retailer of independent music and the world’s second-largest digital music service after iTunes, with more than 3.5 million tracks from 33,000 of the world’s leading independent labels and thousands of titles from top audio book publishers. To super-serve its more than 400,000 customers, eMusic provides award-winning editorial content, a vibrant online community and unrivaled music discovery tools. eMusic’s subscription-based service offers free music downloads or one free audio book at sign-up, giving consumers an inexpensive, low-risk way to explore great new music and books they wouldn’t find otherwise. Based in New York with an office in London, eMusic is available in the U.S., Canada and all 27 E.U. nations. eMusic.com Inc. is wholly owned by Dimensional Associates, Inc., the private equity arm of JDS Capital Management, Inc.

NOTE: eMusic is a registered trademark and eMusic.com is a trademark of eMusic.com Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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