The Orchard Ranked As 5th-Fastest Growing Company In New York Region In Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Program

Attributes Dramatic Revenue Growth over Past Five Years To Superior Service and Products

NEW YORK, NY – September 24, 2007 – The Orchard, a leading digital distributor and marketer of independent music, has been awarded Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, and life sciences companies in the region by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, one of the nation’s leading professional services organizations. The Orchard ranked 5th overall in the New York region. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over five years from 2002–2006.

“The Orchard credits the commitment of its team and the strength and talent of its great artists and labels to this award,” says Greg Scholl, president and chief executive of The Orchard. “Our aggressive and innovative approach to promote and market our clients’ music and secure prime placements at retail has proven out in strong revenue growth.”

As a regional Technology Fast 50 winner, The Orchard will be eligible to receive Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 award, which ranks North America’s top 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies. For more information on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 or Technology Fast 500 programs, visit www.fast500.com.