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When The Format broke up, I was rather upset, but when Nate Ruess formed Fun. I was elated. Fun. also includes Andrew Dost of Anathallo and Jack Antonoff of Steel Train. They’re the kind of band you listen to on a beautiful day with all the windows down with no particular destination in mind.
The music is simple, but it’s simple and FUN. (I had to.)
Recommended song: “All the Pretty Girls”
Here are some albums being released tomorrow. Let us know which one’s you’ll be picking up.
AFI – I Heard A Voice; Live From Long Beach Arena
The Hives – Black And White Album
Dillinger Escape Plan – Ire Works
The Format – Live At The Mayan Theatre DVD
The Killers – Sawdust
Senses Fail – Still Searching (Deluxe) CD/DVD
Streetlight Manifesto – Somewhere In The Between
The Format have tentatively titled their next record Holy Ghosts. Currently the band are writing and arranging songs for the upcoming effort, which is likely to be released next year.
On October 30th, The Format will release their highly anticipated live DVD. The show was filmed on June 14th at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles and featured many special guest appearances.
In celebration of the one year anniversary release of their acclaimed album Dog Problems, The Format are giving everyone the chance to own the album for FREE. By clicking here you can download the entire record, it’s completely legal. Don’t pass up this great opportunity, Dog Problems was easily my favorite album of ’06.
The Format‘s new video for “She Doesn’t Get It” can now be seen on their myspace.
Three different versions of the song have been also added to their myspace player, a live, remix, and acoustic version.
The Format will be playing an exclusive Los Angeles show at the Mayan Theatre on June 14th with special guests Dropping Daylight. This concert is also being shot for a live DVD.
Dustin Kensrue will be performing on David Letterman and The Format will be on Carson Daly. Check your local listings for show times.
Our friends at 1iota.com are looking for die hard Format fans to be part of their mini-concert on Last Call with Carson Daly Thursday, January 25th. Last Call with Carson Daly features celebrity guests, cutting edge performers, like The Format, with plenty of surprises, panic, and general pandemonium. The best part is, The Format will play anywhere from 2-4 songs for you.
If you are interested in seeing The Format in person and being a part of the Last Call with Carson Daly audience, please visit www.1iota.com and follow these simple steps:
Ԛ· Click the 1iota TV Shows button
Ԛ· Click the Last Call with Carson Daly logo
Ԛ· Choose the THE FORMAT event link to request tickets
ATTENDANCE TO THIS EVENT IS BY INVITATION ONLY!!!
Remember, BE QUICK, because space is EXTREMELY LIMITED!!
MUSTS:
Ԛ· YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD
Ԛ· YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE ON Thursday, January 25th. FROM 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Ԛ· YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PHOTO ID
Ԛ· PLEASE DO NOT WEAR WHITE, LIGHT BLUE, BEIGE OR LOGOS, AS THEY DON’T COME ACROSS WELL ON CAMERA
Ԛ· PLEASE DO NOT BRING LARGE HANDBAGS OR KNAPSACKS
Ԛ· NO CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES
Tune into the Last Call with Carson Daly on January 25th because The Format will be performing “She Doesn’t Get It”! Check your local listing for network and show times.