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The Format

The Format was an American indie rock band formed by Nate Ruess and Sam Means. Their style can be considered a mixture of indie, alternative, punk and folk music, with elements of 1960s and 1970s pop music.[3] Though Means and Ruess are the foremost members of the band, they have played, toured, and recorded with Mike Schey, Mark Buzard, Don Raymond, and for the DVD recording and summer 2007 tour, The Honorary Title's drummer Adam Boyd. The Format chose their name to make fun of the music industry's inclination towards a cookie-cutter "format" for a hit. Formed in 2002, the band announced a hiatus on February 4, 2008.[4] On February 4, 2020, they announced a return from their hiatus for a tour of special shows[5] that were later cancelled due to the pandemic.[6]

For the AZ album, see The Format (album).

The Format

  • 2002–2008
  • Mike Schey
  • Don Raymond
  • Marko Buzard
  • Adam Boyd

(2003)

Interventions + Lullabies

(2006)

Dog Problems

Official site

Western Tread

The Format's LiveJournal Site

Interview with LAist

Interview with Synergy Magazine

'Oceans' live video on Tub-O-Popcorn

Interview with The Marketing Fresh Peel

(2005)

Interview from Hate Something Beautiful