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The Format Re-Press Catalog
The Format have put up a bunch of new pressings of their catalog.
The Format Cancel Reunion Shows
The Format have canceled their reunion shows.
Read More “The Format Cancel Reunion Shows”The Format Reschedule
The Format have announced their rescheduled reunion dates.
Read More “The Format Reschedule”Lincoln Remixed by The Format
Sam Means of The Format has remixed Lincoln’s “Saint Bernard.” You can stream it below.
Read More “Lincoln Remixed by The Format”Nate Ruess on Jim Adkins Podcast
Nate Ruess is the latest guest on Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World’s new podcast. (Overcast link.)
Read More “Nate Ruess on Jim Adkins Podcast”The Format Announce Rescheduled Reunion Shows
The Format have announced their reunion shows will be moved to next July.
Read More “The Format Announce Rescheduled Reunion Shows”The Format Reschedule Reunion Shows
The Format are rescheduling their reunion shows.
The Format Add More Reunion Shows
The Format have added some more dates around their reunion shows.
The Format Play Surprise Set in Arizona
The Format reunited last night to play a surprise set in Phoenix, Arizona. A fan shot video has been uploaded to YouTube.
The Format Announce Five Shows
The Format have announced five shows. Two in New York, two in Chicago, and one in Arizona. Tickets will officially go on sale this Friday, and the band’s Live At The Mayan album is now up on streaming services.
The Format Announce ‘Live at The Mayan Theatre’ Vinyl Release
The Format are putting out Live at The Mayan Theatre on vinyl for its 13-year anniversary. Pre-orders are up.
In addition to the vinyl drop, on February 4th Live At The Mayan will be available for the first time to listen to on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon, and watch on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube. It will be added to the iTunes Video Store at a later date.
To celebrate the re-release, Sam is hosting a Live At The Mayan viewing party on February 3rd in Phoenix at Hello Merch. If you’d like to go, RSVP. Space is limited so RSVP here ASAP.
If you have a chance to go to this viewing party, I’d take it. [shakes magic eight ball] You may rely on it.
Interview: Sam Means (ex-The Format)
Late last week, I had a chance to sit down for an extensive phone conversation with the wonderful Sam Means. Back in January, Sam released his debut full-length solo record Ten Songs, a record I have connected with a lot during these long, hot summer days in the Northeast. We discuss that record pretty thoroughly before delving into a number of other topics, including why Dog Problems has remained relevant even ten years later and why he feels a The Format reunion is “inevitable,” even if it’s not imminent.
Nate Ruess Covers Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy”
Nate Ruess covered Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” at FestivALT on Saturday. A video can be found on YouTube or by hitting read more.
Interview: Nate Ruess
Nate Ruess explains the decision to go solo on Grand Romantic, why he always ends up writing about heartbreak, and how lucky he’s been to work with the people he’s met throughout his career.