American Idol Underground

Every year people tune in to watch the latest crop of Idol wannabes.  We watch the talent or lack there of parade across out television screens.  We laugh at those that think they are perhaps a little more talented than they really are; we pick our favorites to follow and even sympathize with the finalist crying foul when surprisingly voted off the show.

However, deep down, there are many of us who long for the spotlight of American Idol.  We see ourselves on stage, performing for millions, basking in the spotlight awaiting the fame and riches that will follow for the winner.  The trouble is, some of us are too old (Idol has an age limit), some of us are unable to travel to the competition locations and others are just worried about performing in public.  

So what are those of use supposed to do? Especially given that the auditions for the next season of American Idol are soon to get underway.  Well, a new web site has provided not only an answer to this question, but an alternate route to the fame of American Idol.

American Idol Underground makes it possible for musicians to have their songs heard and rated by millions – all from the comfort and privacy of home.  American Idol Underground, while not directly affiliated with the show American Idol, is licensed by the show and can use the logo and competition model.  So while it is unlikely that Simon, Paula or Randy will actually hear your song, your song will be exposed to all of those who have signed up to use the site.  There are prizes available and while there is no guaranteed record contract waiting like the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the season, exposure, on a wide spread basis, is a feature of the site and the site claims that some of the users have received national exposure and distribution deals from using the site.