[US] SCION RELEASES CD SAMPLER V. 21 FEATURING IHEARTCOMIX - ONLINE RETAIL AND U.S. TOUR DATES WITH FRANKI CHAN ANNOUNCED

June 2, 2008 by KNDY

LOS ANGELES - May 27, 2008 - Scion has teamed up with IHEARTCOMIX, the Los Angeles-based independent record label and lifestyle brand to release Scion CD Sampler Volume 21: IHEARTCOMIX Remixed. This two CD release features exclusive remixes of IHEARTCOMIX artists and a 19 track mixtape put together by IHEARTCOMIX bossman and internationally known DJ Franki Chan. The CD is being distributed physically for free at all Scion events, various dealerships, and retail shops nationwide. The remixes are now available for purchase at all major online retailers with 100 percent of the proceeds going back to the artists. To listen to Scion CD Sampler Volume 21, visit www.scion.com/sav.

In addition, the IHEARTCOMIX crew will be hitting the road in support of this release late June. Franki Chan will bring the dance party to select U.S. cities along with U.K. favorites Radiocl*t and NYC-based Drop The Lime. Tour dates and more information below.

Tour Dates (w/ Franki Chan, Radiocl*t, and Drop The Lime):
6/22/08              Baltimore, Md.         Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St., Baltimore, MD 21218
6/23/08         Austin, Texas           Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th St., Austin, TX 78701
6/24/08             Seattle, Wash.         War Room, 722 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122
6/26/08             Miami, Fla.                     The Vagabond, 30 N.E. 14th St., Miami, FL 33132

All dates 21 +. ENTRY FREE WITH RSVP. MUST RSVP TO GAIN ENTRY.
RSVP @ www.scion.com/avrelease

Track Listing:

Scion CD Sampler v. 21 - IHEARTCOMIX Records Remixed

CD 1: IHEARTCOMIX REMIXED
1.      HEARTSREVOLUTION - Switchblade (LA Riots Remix)
2.      MATT & KIM - No More Long Years (Radiocl*t Remix)
3.      PROTOKOLL - Moving Forward (Designer Dr*gs Remix)
4.      THE TOXIC AVENGER - Pokerface (Lies In Disguise Remix)
5.      TOTALLY MICHAEL - Winona (Miami Horror Remix)
6.      OCELOT - Our Time (Tom Neville Remix)
7.      HEARTSREVOLUTION - C.Y.O.A. (Flosstradamus Remix)
8.      MATT & KIM - It’s A Fact (Printed Stained) (Mano Remix feat. Hollywood Holt)

CD 2: IHEARTCOMIX (and Friends) Mixtape by FRANKI CHAN
1.      ACID GIRLS - Intro Track
2.      THE GLAMOUR - Respect The Party
3.      THE TOXIC AVENGER - Pokerface (Lies In Disguise Remix)
4.      HEARTSREVOLUTION - Switchblade (LA Riots Remix)
5.      OCELOT - Lo Sforzo (St. Andrew Remix)
6.      MATT & KIM - No More Long Years (Radiocl*t Remix)
7.      HEARTSREVOLUTION - C.Y.O.A. (Flosstradamus Remix)
8.      HAIL SOCIAL - Heaven (Designer Dr*gs Remix)
9.      GAMEBOY/GAMEGIRL - Fruit Salad
10.    MATT & KIM - It’s A Fact (Printed Stained) (Mano Remix feat. Hollywood Holt)
11.    PROTOKOLL - Moving Forward (Designer Dr*gs Remix)
12.    THE DEATH SET - Negative Thinking
13.    TOTALLY MICHAEL - Winona (Miami Horror Remix)
14.    HEARTSREVOLUTION - Dance Till Dawn
15.    ACID GIRLS - Matter Made
16.    SURKIN - White Knight Two
17.    THE TOXIC AVENGER - Stage Divin’
18.    OCELOT - Our Time (Tom Neville Remix)
19.    FUTURECOP! - Starworshipper

About IHEARTCOMIX:

IHEARTCOMIX is a lifestyle brand and marketing venture that focuses on introducing and building new artists (musical and otherwise) through, but not limited to, events, shows, a record label, the internet and other creative endeavors. IHEARTCOMIX has garnered a respected reputation for itself, through trailblazing events such as CHECK YO’ PONYTAIL and several other one-off events worldwide, by successfully launching a blog, www.iheartcomix.com, that has become a destination for pop culture lovers across the universe. In addition it has introduced new musical household names, such as MATT & KIM, PROTOKOLL and THE TOXIC AVENGER, with the launch of its record label, IHEARTCOMIX RECORDS.

FRANKI CHAN is the Owner and President of IHEARTCOMIX, but is also a well

respected DJ and Illustrator in his own right. Raised in Bloomington, IN, his roots lie in the DIY punk scene of the late ’90’s, but his passion for dancing, booking shows and comic books quickly evolved into a multi-faceted endeavor that eventually brought him to Los Angeles. As a DJ, he’s become one of the leaders of the Indie DJ movement in the US. He’s traveled the world and performed alongside electronic and party legends, helping to influence a whole new generation of DJs. As an illustrator, he’s designed the large portion of IHEARTCOMIX flyers and aesthetic and has designed/released material for POKETO, DARK HORSE and FANTAGRAPHICS.

About Scion:
Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., was developed with a new generation of
youthful buyers in mind. Scion’s mission is to provide distinctive products, the opportunity to
personalize, and an innovative, consumer-driven process at the retail level. The Scion brand
features three ground-breaking models. The xD is an urban subcompact five-door, featuring a
muscular stance and accentuated wheel flares. The xB, an urban utility vehicle, combines
remarkable interior space with iconic styling. And the tC sports coupe surprises the buyer with
the convenience of a hatchback and the luxury of a standard all-glass panorama moonroof,
complementing the usual wide array of features on all Scions. For more information, visit
www.scion.com.