The Format

I just saw this blog post by Nate on The Format's MySpace: IMPORTANT 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 than... MORE

ayee. im courtney. i guess i'll just start blogging about my days. well its been a while. its now summer for my school. i still cant walk anywhere, but im going to BIKE. i know. it does not feel like summer what so ever. its my first summer in a new house. i hate it. with a passion. will someone buy me my house back? i heard the people who bought it from us hate it. :] its the 5th day of summer. ive spent these days, watching freaks and geeks, looking at lolcats.com, ea... MORE

It has been a good six months since I first heard of the Format. I stumbled upon a review of their new album, "Dog Problems", and I was intrigued. I read review after review, and they all said that Dog Problems was one of the best albums they had heard in a while. I went and bought it, and I was definitely not disappointed. This album is one of my favorites of 2006 [and trust me, that is a very hard list to get into]. The songs are bright and catchy, and they are crammed w... MORE

One of the best bands I've seen live recently! Gosh I love The Format sooo much! Kelly and I pre show. Check out that awesome shirt in the back ground! Steel Train began the show, they're from New York and kick they kick ass. Limbeck... The Format!!!!! Can I please just say that I'm in love with Nate from The Format? He's the cutest thing ever. With that being said, I'll be uploading more pictures and video later. There was a comedian there too, although I... MORE

Indie pop/rock band The Format is celebrating the one year anniversary of their impeccable album Dog Problems by doing the unthinkable: giving it away for free. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD You have to enter your e-mail address for a mailing list, but this album is totally worth it. Dog Problems was one of my favorite albums of 2006. If you haven't heard this album, do yourself a favor and download it immediately. You can't go wrong with free.

I spoken of The Format on several occasions and I still can’t explain exactly what I like about them musically. The Format were grabbed by not one, but two different major labels and hailed as the next big thing, only to have their music dictated by bean counters, their album sales suffer, and then be dropped by said major labels. This lead the Format to give the entire label business the finger, and then self-produce and distribute their own work. Well, it’s been a year, ... MORE

They've got a pretty good following here on MOG, so I'm sure this will be appreciated.
To celebrate the one year anniversary of their album Dog Problems, The Format will offer a download of the album for free on their official website. The DRM-free download will be there for the taking between June 25 through July 15. The Format have appeared on NBCs Last Call with Carson Daly, and the hit MTV show Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County.
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God... I've had a week of being cruel to be kind when it comes to animals... From the sadness of Wednesday, to the ridiculousness of today... Meet Snoop Doggy Dog, my basset hound with a grazed chin after he tripped over his ears,and thus now has to wear a cone to stop him scratching and making it worse. Poor little guy, a big dog on short legs... the only cone that would fit is one that picks up 749 satellite channels... For some reason, The Format's Dog Problems ha... MORE

The Format's live record, Exporting Insecurity, is up now on amie.st. The thing about amie.st is that it's a great idea that's not getting the kind of traction it should because major labels (and indies, apparently) want to charge more for music, not less. So any site that lets demand set the price of music (songs range from free to a maximum of $.99, and always start free) has a steep hill to climb. Luckily, some big free-agent names like The Format and The Barenaked L... MORE

It's been a while. But I figured I'd come back and share a bit. I've been stuck on The Format lately. It's good stuff. Listen. There's also been lots of John Frusciante, Nick Drake, and Camera Obscura. Anyway.

The title pretty much speaks for itself. I've seen these guys live twice, (Portland, Seattle), both were phenominal shows. I just hope they don't sell out --was disappointed when they were on that tour with All American Rejects (LAME)... I've said it before, and I'll say it again: The Format should not ever be opening for anybody.

I know there's been a lot of praise for this song already(its frickin awesome!). But have you seen the video, its pretty good as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGHevQoWsGA Peace, alowishus

the best song i've heard in a long time: "Dog Problems" by the Format. it makes me smile. and that can't be bad. plus, it mixes up genres into this vast musical storyline, which is always a good time. the entire album is just good, fun pop music. plus, its lyrically sound. (and some of you have forgotten what pop music is. pop doesn't mean radio, there's a huge difference. there's lots of goodness out there, if you can swallow that pride filled lump in your throat and say ... MORE