Hey, here's a good idea, a regular new band showcase staged by a media aimed at the music business. Controversial, but very clever. Yes, Music Week are turning their new band feature Unearthed into a live showcase night, which will take place at Rough Trade East in London on 9 Dec, featuring new EMI signings Hockey. It's part of the trade magazine's plans to expand its recently launched Unearthed brand over the next year.
Music Week Talent Editor Stuart Clarke says this: "Unearthed is an independent platform for quality artists, signed and unsigned, to showcase to industry. The partnership with Rough Trade also gives all of us a good excuse to get back into music retail".
Meanwhile, if it's new band showcases organised by media aimed at the music business that get you excited, don't forget the CMU Social, tonight at 7pm at 229 featuring Tim Ten Yen and Matt Finucane. It's free to get in don't forget, providing you email your name to [email protected] before 3pm.