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The Format is an indie rock band from Arizona formed by two friends Nate Reuss and Sam Means in 2002. Their singles include “Apeman”, “Dog Problems”, and “Swans”.

Who is The Format?

The Format is a band from Phoenix that has reached mid-level status across the rock, pop, and alternative categories. The Format has released 8 live and studio albums and 10 singles on Spotify that string all the way back to Oct 21, 2003 with their debut album titled Interventions and Lullabies. Their most recent album release was Boycott Heaven on Jan 23, 2026.

The Format's Popularity

The Format's growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 36,476 on Spotify in the United States. They have become well known for their exciting shows and entertaining performances which has built a robust following. This is largely fueled by nearly 200,000 listeners and over 100,000 followers on Spotify, but they also reach an additional over 2,000,000 listeners on Spotify through playlists. Additionally, The Format has a robust following on social media with almost 40,000 followers on Instagram. They average nearly 1,000,000 videos on YouTube and their top video on TikTok has more than 3,000,000 views on the social media platform. There are also nearly 2,000 posts on Tik Tok with The Format's tracks featured on them. The Format is most listened to in Chicago in the United States.When you attend your next The Format show, it will be easy to see why they have built such a large following.

The Format as an Artist

You likely recognize The Format by their top tracks which include "Holy Roller", "The First Single (You Know Me)", and "She Doesn't Get It". You might also listen to The Format due to their earliest albums such as Interventions and Lullabies, Dog Problems (Bonus Track Version), and B-Sides and Rarities, but you may have heard of them from similar artists such as Death Cab for Cutie, Motion City Soundtrack, and Rilo Kiley.

The Format's Music Library

The Format has released a total of 8 albums on Spotify and is the main or feature artist on 123 tracks. Their full discography can be found in the charts below, as well as their top 10 songs. However, when you attend a The Format show, you're sure to hear more than a few of their big hits from their top albums which include Interventions and Lullabies, Dog Problems (Bonus Track Version), and B-Sides and Rarities. Their most recent album, Boycott Heaven was released on Jan 23, 2026. To supplement their albums, The Format has released 10 singles on Spotify. Their top singles, which will more than likely be included in their setlists, are EP, The First Single (You Know Me), and And Now I Hope You're Alright: Live in California, with their most recent single, Right Where I Belong, being released on Jan 2, 2026.

The Format Discography

AlbumRelease DateAlbum Type
EPAug 9, 2002Single
The First Single (You Know Me)Oct 7, 2003Single
Interventions and LullabiesOct 21, 2003Album
Dog Problems (Bonus Track Version)Jul 11, 2006Album
And Now I Hope You're Alright: Live in CaliforniaOct 24, 2006Single
Snails - EP (Bonus Track Version)May 28, 2007Single
B-Sides and RaritiesNov 20, 2007Album
Live: Exporting InsecurityAug 19, 2016Album
Kenneth Room SessionsAug 19, 2016Album
SwansAug 19, 2016Single
Live at the Mayan Theatre: EncoreFeb 4, 2020Album
Live at the Mayan Theatre: Dog ProblemsFeb 4, 2020Album
Your New NameApr 8, 2022Single
Holy RollerOct 6, 2025Single
Shot In The DarkNov 12, 2025Single
Boycott HeavenDec 12, 2025Single
Right Where I BelongJan 2, 2026Single
Boycott HeavenJan 23, 2026Album

The Format Top Tracks

TrackAlbumRelease Date
"Boycott Heaven"Boycott HeavenJan 23, 2026
"Depressed"Boycott HeavenJan 23, 2026
"Forever"Boycott HeavenJan 23, 2026
"Holy Roller"Boycott HeavenJan 23, 2026
"No Gold At The Top"Boycott HeavenJan 23, 2026
"On Your Porch"Interventions and LullabiesOct 21, 2003
"Right Where I Belong"Boycott HeavenJan 23, 2026
"She Doesn't Get It"Dog Problems (Bonus Track Version)Jul 11, 2006
"Shot In The Dark"Boycott HeavenJan 23, 2026
"The First Single (You Know Me)"Interventions and LullabiesOct 21, 2003

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