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GO-KART RECORDS is New York?s longest running outlet for independent music. Since 1994 we have brought bands like ANTI-FLAG, THE LUNACHICKS, TOXIC NARCOTIC and many more to the forefront of the punk scene. Now, in keeping with our long history of bucking the trends and blazing new trails, we are very proud to announce the upcoming release of the GO-KART MP300 RACEWAY. Not only is this an awesome compilation CD with 300 songs from 150 bands, it?s also the FIRST EVER commercially sold MP3 CD! Has everyone at Go-Kart finally gone insane? Well, probably, but that?s beside the point. As indicated by IDG (International Data Group), "MP3" has replaced the term "sex" as the most popular search category on the Internet. This emphasizes how important MP3 technology has become in recent years, especially since file sharing and p2p (peer to peer) websites like Napster opened up a new direction in music distribution. By reacting with raised CD prices instead of seizing the opportunities offered by new technology, the music business has largely slept through this new trend. So, rather than blame declining sales on digital piracy like the music industry has been doing, Go-Kart has decided to take the bull by the horns and use these new ideas to their fullest potential. MP3s are a symbol of the music industry?s future, and it?s about time that musicians and record labels began looking forward instead of just trying to cover their own collective asses! The GO-KART MP300 RACEWAY symbolizes more than merely adapting to changes in technology and our consumers? demands. For us, it stands for the freedom to develop music without the constraints of the music industry establishment. The relationship between artist and consumer MUST be more interactive, independent, and rewarding for everyone, otherwise what?s the point? Outmoded definitions of profit and success must no longer get in the way of music that deserves to be heard by the people that want to hear it! The GO-KART MP300 RACEWAY comes as an interactive enhanced CD with a virtual MP3 player where you will be able to gather further band information such as a band bio and links to the labels? and artists? websites.