Netflix's Building the Band, which premiered on July 9, 2025, is earning praise for its revolutionary format, offering a refreshing departure from the conventional singing competition landscape. Viewers and critics alike note its refreshing take, moving away from what one source describes as the wreckage of traditional shows like American Idol or X Factor.
Building the Band adopts a unique Making the Band x Love Is Blind Mashup
At its core, Building the Band adopts a unique Making the Band x Love Is Blind mashup format. The initial phase sees 50 artists forming six groups without ever seeing each other. This selection process unfolds in little neon shipping containers, where contestants listen to solo performances and send likes to those they wish to collaborate with. Artists also engage in voice chats to learn more about each other, fostering genuine conversations about musical styles, influences, and personalities. This distinctive approach prioritizes peer evaluation and collaboration, allowing groups to coalesce through authentic discussions rather than through direct producer or judge influence.
A significant departure from typical singing competitions is the show's staging of performances. Unlike shows where contestants immediately face a live audience, groups on Building the Band do not perform in front of a live audience until more than halfway through the series. This allows the bands to develop their chemistry and sound internally before facing external judgment.
Furthermore, the series is lauded for its more subdued approach to reality TV drama. It eschews the crazy stressful and intense and anxiety-inducing emotional roller coasters often found in the genre. Instead, eliminations are handled directly and without the typical dramatic fanfare. Judges, including host AJ McLean and mentors Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland, are described as gentle and encouraging, offering constructive criticism without the sharp, and Liam Payne's cutting zingers that became synonymous with judges like Simon Cowell. The show's overarching aim appears to be fostering teamwork and musical cohesion among the artists, creating a compelling and less stressful viewing experience.
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