Filter Magazine and American Rag Cie Create New Music Magazine, Ragged

Issue #1 Features Phantom Planet on the Cover

Press Release
August 17, 2006

Los Angeles, CA - Filter Magazine, America's premiere independent music publication, and innovative clothing brand American Rag Cie have partnered to announce the release of Ragged. This thirty-two page mini magazine features stories on indie rock and alternative music from major and up-and-coming artists. Artists featured in Ragged include Phantom Planet, Morningwood, Silversun Pickups, The Vacation, Annie Stela, Bitter:Sweet, Greg Laswell and Nina Gordon.

Beginning on July 18th, Ragged will be distributed for free at Macy's stores nationwide as well as at concerts and festivals throughout the summer. The issue is also available to download at www.RaggedMag.com.

Filter Creative Group will be responsible for circulation of this unique publication, which features every artist wearing apparel from the American Rag Cie collections. Sold exclusively at Macy's, American Rag Cie offers the latest, coolest styles for juniors and young men seeking an indie vibe. Celebrating individuality and authenticity, the collection includes an extensive line of attire that is perfect for layering and intermixing.

Filter Magazine, in its five-year history, has become the premiere music lifestyle publication covering up-and-coming bands and cutting edge musicians for the intelligent music lover. The bi-monthly magazine also features avant-garde authors, filmmakers and artists and has established itself as the editorial voice for independent music enthusiasts whose opinions on culture are contagious.

Filter Creative Group - publisher of Filter Magazine and Filter mini - has developed and implemented grassroots marketing campaigns for major companies including Universal, Fox Searchlight, Warner Brothers, Virgin Records, Atlantic Records, RCA, Epic Records, MTV, Nike, Levi's, Urban Outfitters, Puma, Ben Sherman, Honda, and many others.

American Rag Cie is a stylish, fresh collection sold exclusively at Macy's. Offering a wide array of versatile designs, the American Rag Cie brand is ideal for young men and juniors seeking a laid back, on-trend look.

For more information on Filter Magazine/RAGGED or American Rag Cie, please contact Samantha Feld, 323.464.4775 or sam (at) filtermmm (dot) com.