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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">SOJA Takes A Stand on Marriage Equality and Equality For All With Premiere of New Track “Translation of One”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">On
<i>Advocate.com<o:p></o:p></i></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">New Album
<i>Amid The Noise And Haste</i> <br>
OUT August 12th (ATO Records)<sup> </sup>- Pre-Order Now<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">"</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Touching on the hypocrisy of homophobia, the new song stays uplifting while delivering
a powerful message of love and inclusiveness</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">."-
<b><i>Advocate.com</i></b></span><b><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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Los Angeles, CA – August 8, 2014 –</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">
<b>SOJA</b> takes a stand on marriage equality and equality for all in the form of their new track “<b>Translation of One</b>.”
<b><i>Advocate.com</i></b> premiered the track that is featured on the band’s upcoming album,
</span><a href="http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/hot-sheet/2014/07/31/hot-sheet-august-1-2014?page=0,5"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">PRESS HERE</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:red">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">to listen. The band hopes to push things forward with the track that will allow individuals to open their hearts and minds. To accept everyone for who they are, who they love and who they
would like to become.</span><b><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">"Every generation has a battle with the previous generation about the necessity of human rights and equality, which translates directly to human happiness and the human condition,”
says <b>lead singer / guitarist Jacob Hemphill.</b> “For my dad and his dad it was MLK and African American rights. Before
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">them it was if you were Jewish, before them it was women.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> This is our time to make our corrections. In singing
about equality and happiness I hope to achieve just that; equality and happiness for all…One love."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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The band has long been an advocate for equal rights and appeared in the <b>Human Rights Campaign PSA</b>,
</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIErmdHd4Xw"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">PRESS HERE</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> to watch.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">“Translation of One” is available on the band’s fifth full-length album and second album for
<b>ATO Records</b>, <b><i>Amid The Noise And Haste, </i></b>out on <b>August 12<sup>th</sup>, 2014</b>.
<i>Amid the Noise and Haste </i>reached the <b>#1 album</b> (pre-order) on iTunes Reggae Charts and has
<b>4 songs in the Top 10 iTunes Reggae Charts </b>including the <b>#1 spot with "Easier."</b>
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">You can pre-order
</span><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Amid The Noise And Haste</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">now via </span>
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">the band's website as well as
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">iTunes </span>
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">and instantly <span style="color:black">
download <b>"Shadow," “Easier,” </b></span></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">“Your Song” and
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">"I Believe” (feat. Michael Franti and Nahko),</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">
</span></b><a href="http://smarturl.it/SOJAAmid_itunes"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">PRESS HERE.</span></b></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0563C1"><br>
</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The band recently premiered the official music video
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">for their lead single “<b>I Believe</b>” featuring
<b>Michael Franti</b> and <b>Nahko</b> on <b><i>VH1.com</i></b>, </span><a href="http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2014-07-29/soja-i-believe-video/"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">PRESS HERE</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:red">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">to watch. The video was directed by MTV VMA winning, Grammy nominated filmmaker
<b>Jon Jon Augustavo</b> who has more than 1 billion views combined for music videos with
<b>Macklemore & Ryan Lewis</b>, <b>Tinie Tempah</b> and <b>Big Freedia</b>. </span>
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</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">SOJA originally formed by a group of friends while still in middle school and has built a massive, dedicated fan base around the world since. In the years following, SOJA has
<b>sold more than 250,000 albums</b>, <b>headlined shows in over 20 countries </b>
around the world, generated over <b>3.4 million Facebook fans</b>, <b>and 200+ million YouTube views</b>. The band has toured with Dave Matthews Band, Incubus, 311 and appeared at major festivals including Bonnaroo where they attract an almost Grateful Dead-like
international fan base along the way, with caravans of diehards following them from city to city.<b><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The band is currently wrapping up their national amphitheater tour and recently announced
<b>THREE album release shows in August</b>: The Hamilton in Washington D.C. on August 12<sup>th</sup>; Brooklyn Bowl in New York on August 14<sup>th</sup>; and the Troubadour in Los Angeles on August 19<sup>th</sup>.<b>
</b></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";background:white">Every ticket purchased to any one of the album release shows will include the digital delivery of</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background:white"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">SOJA’s</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";background:white">
new album <i>Amid the Noise and Haste</i> plus 5 bonus tracks (18 tracks in total).</span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><br>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">For more information on SOJA and the upcoming tour, visit
</span><a href="http://sojamusic.com"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">http://sojamusic.com</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">. <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Stream and post “I Believe” using the following link:
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</span><a href="https://soundcloud.com/sojamusic/i-believe-feat-michael-franti-and-nahko"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">https://soundcloud.com/sojamusic/i-believe-feat-michael-franti-and-nahko</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Amid The Noise And Haste
</span></u></i></b><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Track listing<br>
</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">1. Tear It Down<br>
2. Your Song (feat. Damian Jr. Gong Marley)<br>
3. I Believe (feat. Michael Franti and Nahko)<br>
4. Easier (feat. Anuhea and J Boog)<br>
5. Shadow (feat. Trevor Young of SOJA)<br>
6. Once Upon A Time<br>
7. Promises And Pills (feat. Alfred The MC)<br>
8. Signature<br>
9. She Still Loves Me (feat. Collie Buddz)<br>
10. Wait<br>
11. Better<br>
12. Treading Water<br>
13. Lucid Dreams (feat. Nahko)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">SOJA Tour Dates:</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Aug 12 Washington D.C. @ The Hamilton (Album Release Show) – SOLD OUT!<br>
Aug 14 New York, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl (Album Release Show)<br>
Aug 19 Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour (Album Release Show) – SOLD OUT!<br>
Aug 22 Hilo, HI @ Hilo Tennis Stadium <br>
Aug 23 Kauai @ Kilohana Plantation <br>
Aug 29 Maui, HI @ Maui Arts and Cultural Center <br>
Aug 30 Honolulu, HI @ Waikiki Shell <br>
Sept 7 Arrington, VA @ Lockn Festival <br>
Sep 24 London, United Kingdom @ Electric Ballroom<br>
Sep 26 Paris, France @ Le Bataclan<br>
Sep 27 Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg<br>
Sep 28 Cologne, Germany @ Live Music Hall<br>
Sep 30 Luxembourg, Luxembourg @ den Atelier<br>
Oct 2 Hamburg, Germany @ Mojo Club<br>
Oct 3 Berlin, Germany @ Yaam<br>
Oct 4 Warsaw, Poland @ Proxima<br>
Oct 5 Prague, Czech Republic @ Lucerna Music Bar<br>
Oct 7 Milan, Italy @ Tunnel Club<br>
Oct 8 Zurich, Switzerland @ Komplex Klub<br>
Oct 10 Montpellier, France @ Victoire 2<br>
Oct 11 Lyon, France @ Transbordeur<br>
Oct 12 Bordeaux, France @ Rock School Barbey<br>
Oct 14 Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz<br>
Oct 16 Lisbon, Portugal @ Meo Arena<br>
Oct 17 Porto, Portugal @ Coliseu<br>
Oct 18 Madrid, Spain @ Sala But<br>
Oct 19 Toulouse France @ Le Bikini<br>
Oct 21 Dublin, Ireland @ The Academy<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.sojamusic.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:purple">www.sojamusic.com</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><br>
</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/soja" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:purple">www.facebook.com/soja</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><br>
@SOJALive<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">For more information on SOJA, please contact:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Carleen Donovan</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="FR" style="color:black"> </span></span><span lang="FR" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">// Ashley Lanaux</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#3CA1FF"><br>
</span><a href="mailto:carleen@pressherepublicity.com"><span class="hyperlink1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0432FF">carleen@pressherepublicity.com</span></span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0432FF">
//</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#0432FF"> </span></span><a href="mailto:ashleyl@pressherepublicity.com"><span class="hyperlink2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0432FF">ashleyl@pressherepublicity.com</span></span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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