Paper + Plastick offers free download from Destry (ex-Straylight Run, The Format)
Paper and Plastick have launched a 24 hour download of the debut album from Destry. The band is the new project from Michelle DaRosa of Straylight Run and Sam Means of The…
December 18, 2009

Sam Means (ex-Format) forms Destry with Michelle DaRosa (Straylight Run)
Sam Means, formerly of The Format has teamed up with Michelle DaRosa, formerly of Straylight Run, to form Destry. Sam commented: The last few months I've been recording music with Michelle DaRosa (Formerly of Straylight Run) for her new project, Destry. A handful of demos have been recorded, two of which are now streaming on her…
October 04, 2008

Break-ups: The Format (2003-2008)
The Format has decided to call it quits. 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…
February 08, 2008

Break-ups: The Format announced DVD, rarities compilation
The Format has announced two upcoming releases for this year. The first is a DVD titled Live at the Mayan Theater and is due out November 13, 2007. The second is Rarities and B-Sides which is expected on November 20, 2007 The DVD was recorded in Los Angeles this past summer and includes 90 of performances and promises songs from…
September 21, 2007

Tours: The Format / The Honorary Title / Limbeck / Steel Train
The Format has announced a series of tour dates kicking off next week. The band will be supporting Dog Problems on the tour which will also feature labelmates The Honorary Title, Limbeck, Steel Train and Ollie Jason. The Honorary Title will be touring in support of their upcoming major label…
July 17, 2007

Tours: The Format / Steel Train
The Format and Steel Train have embarked on a nearly two-month-long U.S. / somewhat Canadian tour. You can click Read More to check out the dates. The former will be supporting 2006's Dog Problems (Elektra), which they recently decided to give…
July 15, 2007

Tours: The Format to give away 2006 album
Starting on June 25th and for 20 days, The Format will be giving away their entire 2006 full length, Dog Problems to all comers. The disc will be made available on the band's official website without restrictions. The band adds: Owning our own publishing and master has allowed us the freedom to experiment,. We'd be doomed if we sat around and waited for things like radio play to come…
June 05, 2007