John Cowan Band records for Sony Connect

The John Cowan Band was recently in the studio where they recorded a number of tracks for exclusive online distribution through Sony’s Connect. Sony is presenting Connect as an alternative to Apple’s iTunes Music Store. The Cowan tracks should be available on the site within a few weeks.

NOTE: Sony Connect only works with Internet Explorer and the Windows operating systems, and is not compatible with Macintosh computers or non-Microsoft web browsers. Proponents of Mozilla/Firefox browsers and Windows resisters will have to satisfy their online music urges elsewhere.

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