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Peoria, Arizona, United States (2001 – 2008)

The Format was an indie pop band formed in Peoria, Arizona, United States in 2001 by Sam Means and Nate Ruess. On February 4, 2008, the band announced that they were no longer making a new album and that the band had gone into hiatus. Nate Ruess, the band’s singer and lyricist, left the following message on the band’s website:
“We have just put out word that we will not be making a new Format album. Please understand this was a tough decision and we’re both upset about it. While we accept there will be false speculation as to why, understand that Sam and I remain extremely close and in fact are still passing the twin peaks box set back and forth in an attempt to figure out who REALLY killed Laura Palmer. We also want to thank everyone with and within the Format, particularly Mike, Don, and Marko, whom without, none of this would have ever even been fully realized. We both suggest you support their musical talents and whatever they decide to do. And lastly we want to thank the fans who made this the best 5 years of our lives.” Nate went on to form the band fun. with members of Anthallo and Steel Train.

Throughout the band’s existence, the duo toured and recorded with a revolving door of musicians, and as of 2007, the band consisted of guitarists Mike Schey and Mark Buzard, bassist Don Raymond, drummer Adam Boyd, and its principal members, singer Nate Ruess and multi-instrumentalist Sam Means.
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  • mrshammett

    the format > fun.

    yesterday afternoon

  • agentslander

    same sentiments as tommyhaych. absolutely loved the format for years and saw fun. open for panic at the disco last year, it was a bit surreal but i'm so happy for nate.

    last week

  • ZabelBOOM

    When I start listening to them, I find it very hard to stop. [2]

    12 days ago

  • metaphorslies

    I miss The Format so effin' much. [2]

    15 days ago

  • titlewaves

    On your porch ♥

    15 days ago

  • rachelvanity

    When I start listening to them, I find it very hard to stop.

    last month

  • tommyhaych

    It's weird seeing Nate Reuss and Jack Antonoff getting all big after being a huge fan of The Format and Steel Train respectively. I couldn't be happier for them.

    last month

  • niggasinparis

    the first single reminds me of 2004

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