So are we all familiar with this program? It’s a show on MuchMusic that finds unsigned bands spending a week with "The Guru," Greig Nori (former Treble Charger frontman and current industry heavyweight behind bands like Sum 41, etc.) and then performing for a panel of four judges from the Canadian industry (all of whom have contributed or been featured in CM at some point). Anyhow, the band gets a made-for-TV whirlwind tour of the industry, perform a song for the judges, and are then told whether they should break up (disBAND) or if they "have what it takes" to become "platinum-selling MuchMusic artists."

The show is responsible for Stereos’ quick rise to fame, and this season, gave Street Pharmacy a push, found Abandon All Ships signed to Underground Operations/Rise Records, San Sebastia working with The Agency Group and Last Gang Management, and now These Kids Wear Crowns have signed a worldwide deal with Capitol/EMI Canada.

My question: is this show doing right by the Canadian music industry and music fans?

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