Pardon if this has been around for a while, but I've found a site, called "OurStage" that allows the community at-large to help discover new emerging music talent. According to the site, community members vote (fairly) on who they think are truly deserving of being recognized. I'm always glad to see sites that allow undiscovered talent find a way into the masses, so welcome to "OurStage".

Here's how they describe themselves on their website:

We’re not just another music-centric social networking site. The OurStage community is made up of undiscovered artists hungry for exposure, music lovers with insatiable appetites and industry professionals committed to bringing incredible talent to the masses. Together, we’ve created something larger than the sum of its parts – a collaborative environment where truly great artists get discovered.

According to the FAQ, OurStage is "run and funded by music enthusiasts and investors who are really passionate about one thing: bringing true democracy to entertainment." So for groups who have been toiling away just to earn gas money, this may be another way to get yourself noticed.

If you want to check out OurStage for yourself (be it as a performer, manager or fan) head to their site.