About The Format
The Format is an American indie rock band, formed by vocalist Nate Ruess and multi-instrumentalist Sam Means. Their style has been considered a mixture of indie, alternative, punk and folk music, with elements of 1960s and 1970s pop music. The Format chose their name to make fun of the music industry's inclination towards a cookie-cutter "format" for a hit single. Formed in 2002, the band released two studio albums before announcing a hiatus on February 4, 2008. On February 4, 2020, they announced a return from their hiatus for a tour of special shows that were later cancelled due to the pandemic. In 2025, the band reunited for a second time and announced their third studio album, Boycott Heaven, which was released on January 23, 2026.
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4:09Swervedriver - Girl on a motorbike (HD) (Mezcal Head - 1993, Creation/ A&M)
R.E.M., Head, The Band, Graham Bonnar, Graham Franklin, The Format, Ride, The Stooges, Swervedriver, The La's, Paddy Pulzer, Sting
1990sStudioTour
4:11Swervedriver - Deep Wound (HD)
R.E.M., Head, The Band, Graham Bonnar, Graham Franklin, The Format, Ride, The Stooges, Swervedriver, The La's, Paddy Pulzer, Sting
1990sStudioTour
3:32Swervedriver Last train to satansville (HD) (Mezcal Head - 1993, Creation/ A&M)
R.E.M., Head, The Band, Graham Bonnar, Graham Franklin, The Format, Ride, The Stooges, Swervedriver, The La's, Paddy Pulzer, Sting
1990sStudioTour
7:02Swervedriver - Last day on earth (HD)
R.E.M., Head, The Band, Graham Bonnar, Graham Franklin, The Format, Ride, The Stooges, Swervedriver, The La's, Paddy Pulzer, Sting
1990sStudioTour
Clinic6 clips
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1:15This Is Homestead | The Homestead Festival
Jimmy Fortune, Head, The Format, VAST, Frida, Cher
2020sClinicTour
5:46Behind-the-scenes of my Flogs....
Jimmy Fortune, Head, The Format, VAST, Frida, The La's
2020sClinicTour
3:47See you at the Homestead Festival in 2 days?
Jimmy Fortune, Head, The Format, VAST, Frida, The La's
2020sClinicTour
3:08New kids on the farm...
Jimmy Fortune, Head, The Format, VAST, Frida, The Who
2020sClinicTour
Interview3 clips
2:03Chris Holmes on Blackie Lawless Firing Tony Richards from W.A.S.P., "It was like losing my left arm"
The Band, Nikki Sixx, The Format
1980sInterviewRare
1:16Nate Ruess explains where album title "Boycott Heaven" comes from
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2020sInterviewStudio
51:35The Format on World Cafe | Studio Session & Interview
The Format
InterviewStudio
Rare3 clips
2:15Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits - Trailer
The Format, Dennis Bovell, Hollie Cook
Rare
1:58Who Were The Original Members Of The Fabulous Thunderbirds? - Jazz Music Legends
The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Band, The Format, Y&T, Sting
1970sRare
2:19435. Ray Algere “In My Corner” (Tou-Sea, 1967)
The Sound, L.A.B., Sine, NWA, The Format, Lee Dorsey, Mae, Sting
1960sRare
Documentary2 clips
1:17:37The History of My Chemical Romance | Band History
J.O.E., L.A.B., T.O.K., The Band, The Format, NME, My Chemical Romance
2000sDocumentaryTour
31:27No One Believed These Arthur Lee Stories. Until They Watched This!
arthur lee, arthur l, L.A.B., The Band, The Format, Jim Morrison, The Doors, Nick Drake, Syd Barrett, arthur le, The Velvet Underground
1960sDocumentaryTour
TV Appearance2 clips
More Clips6 clips
24:28AdvisoryDJ Premier & The Badder Band: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
The Format
2010sLive
7:59The Format play a two-song acoustic set from 'Boycott Heaven' at The Current
The Format
2020sAcousticStudio
0:24Surprising Secrets on Impractical Jokers ft. Sal Vulcano | Exclusive Behind the Scenes
The Format
Behind the Scenes
29:40Adam Dougherty - Final Recital
R.E.M., The Format, Brass band, Simon Johns, Cher
1940sSoloRare
59:25Planning and Zoning Commission - May 13, 2026, Study Session
The Format
2020s
4:25WKRP Goes Rock and Roll.wmv
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