Winning the unsigned band competition to play on The Other stage at Glastonbury is a big kick start to anyone's career, just ask The Subways who have been doing very well for themselves since scooping the prize a few years ago. This year's champs Golden Silvers should find it gives them a similar boost, yet the North London trio have very little else in common with the aforementioned chart botherers, not even strictly fitting into the confines of being an 'indie' band. Indeed, they claim their irrepressible pop is most influenced by Prince, Hendrix and Dylan, though after listening to their giddy party tune 'Arrows Of Eros' I was more closely reminded of 80s types Wham and Madness at the peak of their powers. With a synthesiser dominated, guitar-less, psychedelic tinged sound - described by drummer Alexis Nunez as being like "Keane's evil twin", which sounds good to me - they've already been bigged up by Radio 1, particularly Zane Lowe, while the single release of 'Arrows Of Eros' is set for 14 July through CMU-approved indie Young And Lost Club. See the link below for more info.
www.myspace.com/thegoldensilvers
UNLIMITED MEDIA - MARKETING EXECUTIVE
London, £14-16K
UnLimited is looking to expand its student marketing team. As well as getting involved in marketing CMU and its sister publications to the college market, you will also work on marketing projects for our other clients in this space. Tasks will include liaising with student media and unions, managing our extensive college databases and mailing lists, recruiting and maintaining contact with campus reps and contributors, writing and coordinating press releases, organising events and competitions, and coming up with great marketing ideas.
This is an entry-level role and would suit a recent graduate with an aspiration to work in youth marketing. Good and proven writing skills are especially important. Some knowledge of student media and entertainments an advantage. Need to be Office and email savvy, obviously, and enjoy working in a team, and all that jazz. Passion for music always an advantage.
To apply, send a CV and covering note explaining why you'd be great for the job to [email protected]