Proof that the American Idol machine just keeps chugging along… comes the announcement that they are now looking for a great band. Titled (awkwardly, I might add) The Search for the Next Great American Band, Ryan Seacrest announced last night that they’re on the hunt for any kind of band—as long as it’s great. This new show is yet another gem in the Idol universe, with other highlights including American Juniors (remember that one?) and So You Think You Can Dance. The Idol‘s songwriters contest was just a glimmer of another take on Idol greatness. No word yet on who will judge the band competition, but of course there will be plenty of auditions and I’m sure the show will highlight those who didn’t make the cut. The judges will select their top 10, and then you know the drill—the viewers vote each week and the final three acts duel to the death for a recording contract. No official date has been set yet, but producers are expecting the show to air in the fall.