In theory, this is a great idea. Get a bunch of known alternative bands to do a cover version for CD1, then get them (and some record labels) to recommend a bunch of ‘new’ bands, and fill CD2 with songs by said recommendations. In theory.
In the wider context, Independents Day 08 was a worldwide event raising money for the independent music community, as well as some charities, which included the largest ever auction of independent music memorabilia on eBay, a series of one-off music shows and retrospectives across TV and radio, plus this CD. Its all very worthy, and you can check out more details at www.independentsday08.com
