ADVISORY/British Quintet Cousteau Will Perform Live and Sign Copies of Their Latest CD ``Sirena'' at Virgin Megastore Chicago.

Entertainment Editors & Music Editors

ADVISORY...for Friday (July 19)

WHO:    As part of the Virgin Megastore Best of British campaign,
        Cousteau, one of England's hottest new bands, will be on hand
        to perform hits from their latest album "Sirena" released last
        week, and to sign copies of their CD at Virgin Megastore
        Chicago. The five-person band broke into the music scene in
        2001 with their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album.
        Now after much anticipation, Virgin Megastore Chicago is
        thrilled to support one of Britain's own by hosting the
        group's live performance and promoting their latest project to
        American music fans.

WHEN:   Friday, July 19, at 1:00 p.m. CDT

WHERE:  Virgin Megastore Chicago
        540 N. Michigan Avenue
        Chicago, IL 60611

WHAT:   "Sirena." In Italian and Spanish, the title of Cousteau's
        second album means "mermaid." From the rousing opening anthem
        "Nothing So Bad," to its melancholy finale "Have You Seen
        Her?" "Sirena" is pop music of the best kind, the sort that
        grows exponentially more rewarding with each additional
        listen. "Sirena" was recorded in late 2001 and early 2002 at
        London's Wessex Studios, site of classics by the Sex Pistols,
        the Clash, and Queen. Now the British band Cousteau will be on
        hand to meet and greet their American fans and to sign copies
        of their latest CD. "Sirena" is just one of the latest imports
        now available as part of the Best of British promotion at U.S.
        Virgin Megastores. The latest and greatest in British music,
        film and literature. Part of The Complete Collection from
        Virgin Megastores.

RSVP/PR Hotline:

        To line up an interview with Cousteau, contact:
        Diane Fortier at Palm:
        212/320-3644
        [e-mail]

        To RSVP for the Virgin Megastore Chicago CD signing, contact:
        Kathy Janz, Marketing Coordinator, at Virgin Megastore Chicago
        by Friday, July 19, at noon CDT.
        312/645-9300, ext. 226
        [e-mail]