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With so many aspiring musicians trying to make it in the already crowded music industry, its no wonder there are thousands of bands and artists applying to the Triple J Unearthed program. It is designed to uncover the rawest and freshest talent.

Todays younger generation is simply filled with potential musicians trying to hit the big time in this incredibly crowded music industry. It's immensely difficult to pick up a recording contract because its just downright impossible for record industries to pick up every band that comes their way. Because of this we have a world of aspiring musicians working so hard but still unable to get anywhere fast and still living the life of the unsigned...

Let's forget about the Britney Spears', Avril Lavignes, and 50 Cents for a second. We are talking about genuine bands who write and play their own music. We are talking about the bands that dont focus on their looks, sexual desire or any of those materialistic things. We are talking about bands who play music for the music for a creative outlet and for expression. For them.

In Australia performing in front of any audience is something not to be taken lightly chances are, if you have a night gig, you have an audience, and therefore a shot at the big time. The minimal amount of venues are generally full on the weekends with touring musicians who have already hit the big time, so to get any form of performance done in front of an audience is hard work and a privilege.

America is a different story. In L.A. alone, there are literally hundreds of concert venues open every night. It contradicts the Australian theory completely because it is incredibly easy to pick up a gig. However, just because you are playing doesnt mean you have an audience or you have a chance. In fact, it means nothing at all.

Enough with the American scene. Let's look at one of the programs that is underway in Australia to unveil unsigned bands, creating an avenue for younger alternative rockers to get out there.

Triple J started it all in July 1995. Triple J is a nationally broadcast, government funded youth radio station, focusing on the alternative style music. They are a banner under the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and their area of expertise is Australian music where they uncover many small rock, punk, hardcore, alternative, dance, electronic and everything except pop bands and artists.

The program is called Unearthed, and it is a chance for young bands and musicians to get their music recorded professionally, as well as get some free radio time.