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Real rock with real muscle is in store for those who brave the music of Outlett. This hard rock act boasts the ideal name, since its energetic music delivers to the listener a positive release for pent up aggression and for the artist it is the perfect mode of self-expression. In fact, Outlett's musical philosophy is simple. Says Outlett's Chastity Ashely of the band's music, it's "pure positive aggression." Looks like the band is getting some catharsis along with the fan. Pure synergy! "The music creates an essence in which all that we've gone through or experienced can just radiate at its optimum because of the vibe that music emits. It allows us to be completely uninhibited and true to ourselves." Part of the positivity that Outlett provides is that with the conversion of negative energy into positive through the power of hard rock, tensions are broken and people can come together under a banner of music. "It's the one time in which all barriers are broken and all is limitless." It's the ultimate freedom and the path to strengthening one's spirit.

Every Journey

The beauty of music as self-expression is that it is a rare, sublime transaction of creative energy that allows for all facets of a person's existence to converge. "It is as though every journey, emotion, feeling and desire that goes into our everyday lives can be described in detail through music." Beyond words alone, music is where intellectual ideas and emotional communication merge in a brilliant flash of artistic expression. The spectrum of human thought and feeling collides in a supernova. That's the profound focus of Outlett and its songwriting. "With music, we feel overwhelmed, exuberant, pained, loved, empathetic, inspired, troubled, motivated and more." There's more than entertainment at stake here. Outlett wants to reach others and change lives. "Truly the most inspiring thing would be when someone says that our music helped change his or her life. Because what we're trying to do is actually inspire others to stand up for themselves when it comes to their passions and dreams."

The Artist at Work

Outlett's current single "Say Goodbye" is currently being aired on the world Famous KROQ in Los Angeles where the band recently headlined the KROQ Micro Brew Festival in Los Angeles. Outlett has opened for such national acts as Motley Crüe and Aerosmith and toured with Powerman 5000. The group gigged with the Warped Tour two years running. At Tom Morello's invitation, Chastity played her djembe with Alice In Chains and Cypress Hill at the CD release party for Morello's "The Nightwatchman." Outlett has been showered with numerous awards, including rock artist of the year in 2007 for the Los Angeles Music Awards, Performer of the year for the 2006 edition of the LA awards and many more. A best video prize was awarded by Unsigned Music Magazine in 2007 and other publications have lauded the band, as well. The group has also been touted as best live band in the Orange County Music Awards. The Independent Artist Registry declared Outlett one of the best unsigned bands in the nation. Outlett nabbed a licensing deal with Ultrashort Media, as well. Work is wrapping up on Outlet's new CD, which is due out now. The group is currently working with A&R Select, the world's leading artist development firm, based out of Los Angeles. <BR>

"Outlett isn't just a promising indie band. With this group, the promise is fulfilled. The hard rock fan's cup overfloweth." - A&R Select

Press Reviews AWARDS Various GRAND PRIZE WINNER "2007 Los Angeles Music Awards Rock Artist of the Year" www.lamusicawards.com GRAND PRIZE WINNER "2006 Los Angeles Music Awards Performer of the Year" www.lamusicawards.com GRAND PRIZE WINNER "2006 Cal State Fresno's Vintage Days Festival" where they won an assortment of prizes including FREE Studio Recording. www.fresnostate.com WINNER "BEST EMERGING BAND" 2007 The Cover Zone Magazine www.thecoverzone.com WINNER "#1 Video" 2007 Adrenaline Nation TV The band currently holds the #1 video on the top of the video charts for their single "Walk Away". www.adrenalinenationtv.com WINNER "#1 Video" 2006 Unsigned Music Magazine The band held the top video for three strait months for their single "Walk Away". www.unsignedmusicmag.com WINNER- "Top 30 Best Unsigned Artists in the Country" Selected from thousands of artist in the Independent Artisit Registry- Music Phone Book www.independentartistregistry.com WINNER- "Hot 100 Unsigned Artists" Music Connection Magazine www.musicconnection.com WINNER "Best Female Vocals in Hard Rock" GARAGEBAND www.garageband.com WINNER "Best Lyrics" GARAGEBAND www.garageband.com WINNER "Most Rocking Track" for "Walk Away" GARAGEBAND www.garageband.com WINNER "Best Production" GARAGEBAND www.garageband.com Nominations VARIOUS ORANGE COUNTY Music Awards Nominated "Best Live Band" www.orangecountymusicawards.com INLAND EMPIRE Music Awards Nominated "Best Out Of County Band" www.inlandempiremusicawards.com ROCK CITY NEWS AWARDS Nominated "Best New Band" & "Best Female Fronted Band" www.rockcitynews.com Main

Featured Artist Various Publications

OUTLETT as been the MAIN FEATURED ARTIST on the following sites: SONICBIDS Selected as the Featured "In the Spotlight Artist" out of thousands of bands on Sonicbids. www.sonicbids.com/default.asp?spotlight_id=488 Indie911

OUTLETT is the Featured Hard Rock Artist as well as their single "Walk Away" being the featured music video. www.indie911.com Artists & Repertoire Connetions

OUTLETT is a current featured artist & "Top Rated Rock" Act. www.anrnet.com

The Cover Zone Magazine www.thecoverzone.com

1340 Magazine www.1340mag.com

Go Girls Music www.gogirlsmusic.com

Unsigned Music Magazine www.unsignedmusicmagazine.com

Band Domain www.banddomain.com

LA Music Scene www.lamusicscene.com

GarageBand www.garageband.com

Indie Podcasting www.indiepodcasting.com

The Fresno Bee www.fresnobee.com

REVIEWS:

Music Connection Magazine - Outlett, The Viper Room

"Outlett is a Powerhouse Band with Strong and Commercial Material."

West Hollywood Web: www.outlett.net

The Players: Chastity Completo, vocals, percussion (djembe drum); Hos Miller, guitar; Justin “JJ” Jones, bass; Dave Lee, drums.

 Material: L.A.-based Outlett performs commercially viable rock songs not unlike the Foo Fighters or Incubus. This group also captures a mysterious edge in its songs much like Alice in Chains. But, what really sets Outlett apart is its primitive, tribal and raw sound, courtesy of Chastity Completo, who plays a djembe drum as well as fronting with vocals. Especially distinguished for its power is “Walk Away,” which could find a place on rock radio. Musicianship: All the members of Outlett are well rehearsed, solid and tight. Completo has remarkable control while singing –– even when she’s growling. Her voice has the vibrato of Gwen Stefani, only in a lower register. Her percussion work on the djembe is passionate and precise. Miller lays down fine guitar work co-mingling metal riffs with melodics by using harmonic effects that give the impression of dual guitars, thereby creating a thick sound in the stage mix. Bassist Jones and drummer Lee put forth energetic and aggressive rhythms that stand out on their own, as well as blending nicely with Miller’s guitar. Performance: Outlett has the art of performing down to a science, most likely due to the group’s heavy presence in the club circuit. From the moment these musicians took the stage they had the packed house eating from their palms. Completo’s strong presentation was infectious, as she bared her heart with her voice, and her soul with every ferocious thump on her djembe. Miller, Jones and Lee also gave their all, and the audience showed massive appreciation with cheers and screams that continued until the curtain closed. Summary:Outlett is a powerhouse band with strong and commercial material. The thought behind the name “Outlett” was to create music that would be an “outlet” for its listeners. Judging by the fans at this gig, that mission has been accomplished. ––Anne O’Neary, Music Connection Magazine

OUTLETT Really Delivers the Goods!!! The Cover Zone Magazine They are definitely a band on the rise!!! They put the rock, back in rock and roll!!! http://www.thecoverzone.com/Outlett/index.html

Fresno State News.com - What Was That!  These kids just came into this town and made everyone's jaw drop. This city hasn't ever witnessed anything with such passion and intensity. They should be headlining their own U.S. Tour.

Unsigned Music Magazine - On the Verge of Huge Success!!! They played the Van's WARPED Tour this year and are the only unsigned band to be added to the hard rock category on DMX radio. What can we say about Outlett? They seriously rock! UNSIGNED sat down with the band and discussed why they've become so successful in so little time and also what their plans are for the immediate future. UNSIGNED's RED HOT artist for August is from southern California and do they kick arse?! You bet they do. Outlett has had the #1 video in UNSIGNED's video section for the past three months! The reigning kings of videoland are working hard on promoting their EP and branching out across the west. Not your typical female fronted rock band, Outlett's lead singer offers more than just a pretty face. click on: http://www.outlett.net/news/NewsList.aspx?i=26 to read the whole interview or http://www.unsignedmusicmag.com

LA MUSIC Scene / www.lamusicscene.com -Outlett @ The House Of Blues  Live,

Music alone is only half of the formal, it's the show, the excitement, the way the band interacts with the audience that takes a good band and makes them great. Outlett, a local, 4-piece LA hard rock/metal band has what it takes to ignite the audience, bringing the shy listener from the back of the club and forcing their curiosity to the front of the stage. Leaded singer and percussionist Chastity Completo brings together the presence of lead singers like Sonny from POD crossed with some subtle mannerisms that might get her some unfortunate comparisons to Gwen Staffani. Vocally, Chastity has a very interesting range, deep, which is great for the aggressive hard rock style, but she's also able to belt out those high parts and give it that good aggressive scream! For a little flavor, Chastity breaks out the djembe, and she's quite the djembe player! It should be pointed out that for Outlett, the djembe is not a novelty instrument, but rather an instrument that they have fused into their sound. As a four-piece band, they really hold it together. Bassist, Justin "JJ" Jones, and drummer, David Lee, let lose in a full frontal assault on the rhythm section. They're aggressive, fast, and drive home rhythms worthy of bands like Sepletura, Slayer and Pantera. The odd man out in this band might just be Guitarist Hos Miller, who adds a little spin to Outlett's sound! It's easy to compare his rhythm style to bands like Korn, when he's adding false harmonics to his rhythms, but it's the grooves, similar to the feel of bands like Pearl Jam, that make him shine. His playing is remarkably full for a hard rock band with only 1 guitarist, his parts are interesting and he brings a certain charisma to the guitar that is a great compliment to the band. The band started out their set with an instrumental piece, featuring the djembe, moving into "Walk Away," a tune that you can find on their 4-song self released EP. The song is a great example of the bands writing style, incorporating the heavier hard rock sound, with slightly poppy choruses. Walk Away is one of their catchier chorus's, which leaves you walking away with "Walk Away" stuck in your head. Followed up by a song called "Infected," also on their EP, featuring a great rhythmic verse with an ethereal vocal line, it's one of the bands more catchy melodic pieces, and some of their more interesting rhythm choices, with a great tension release into the chorus. Infected is reticent of some of the feel of early Papa Roach feel. Outlett really got their crowd moving with "Stand Up," where noticeably people moved closer, moved more, while Chastity belted out "I'm a woman standing up for what it is I am," and bring back the djembe! A live show's not a live show without cover tunes! Outlett covered Damage Plan's "Pride," which was right up their alley and Eddie Breckell's "What I Am," with a different twist. Pride really works for Outlett, which I enjoyed more as a cover. "What I Am" took on a different perspective with a heavier more sporadic approach, which was bordering on a bit of a cross over metal/punk version approach, reminiscent of early Suicidal Tendencies. Outlett closed out with "Nag Champa," an energetic instrumental featuring the djembe again and permanently affixing the djembe into their sound. If you're into bands like Pantera, Sepletura, Slayer (the ligher side (like Dead Skin Mask), and enjoy the pop influences on newer hard rock of bands like Godsmack & the Disturbed, you'll enjoy what Outlett brings to the table. If you're looking for a live show that's going to move you, look no further. Recommended tracks, check out Infected, followed up by Reach On. You can find out more about Outlett by visiting their website (www.outlett.net) or their myspace.com/outlett presence. OUTLETT make a strong stand on their debut EP

1340 Magazine - Newcomers Outlett make a strong stand on their debut EP. The LA based band is a rock powerhouse led by one of the strongest female rock vocalists I have heard in awhile. The bands mix of heavy and accessible rock is sort of a blend between straight up hard rock and more radio friendly alternative rock (ie Foo Fighters, Filter, etc.). As “Walk Away” opens the disc it’s easy to envision a sea of disgruntled youth waving their fists in the air becoming part of the music, if only for a moment. “Infected” gets a little sludgier, bringing to mind artists like Alice in Chains and Life of Agony for sure but managing to avoid the copycat tag. “Recognize” is a bit more radio friendly than the others and showcases a sexier vocal. The band rocks it out at the end though to keep it from being shelved as pop rock. “Reach On” is more ballad-esque but boasts a big rock chorus that keeps your attention. It’s the weak spot for sure but probably because the band brings the rock so well. It may not stand out so much if this were a full album. I’m totally sold on this band and I expect to see big things from them in the future. If you are looking for a band to get on board with long before pop culture does, check them out.