The Format drops new single; full-length LP to follow

The Format drops new single; full-length LP to follow

Fresh off a sold-out short tour, the band’s track “Holy Roller” is out now, with full album "Boycott Heaven" to follow in January.

The Format Announce New Comeback Album Boycott Heaven

The Format have formalized their comeback with a new album, Boycott Heaven, out January 23rd, 2026, via their own The Vanity Label. As a first preview, the indie pop band has released their new single, “Holy Roller.” Stream it below. The reunion album is the duo of Nate Reuss (of fun. fame) and Sam Means’ first full-length since 2006’s Dog Problems. Produced by Brendan O’Brien (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, The Killers), the project features O’B…

The Format Return With New Album 'Boycott Heaven' & Share Power Pop New Single "Holy Roller" - Glide Magazine

The Format, led by Nate Ruess and Sam Means, return with their long-awaited third album Boycott Heaven, out January 23, 2026, via their own label The Vanity Label. The album was produced by Grammy-winning producer Brendan O’Brien (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, The Killers) and features O’Brien on bass alongside renowned drummer Matt Chamberlain (David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Fiona Apple). Pre-order Boycott Heaven here The first single “Holy Roller” ha…

The Format Rise Again with Restless Anthem “Holy Roller,” a Fiery Prelude to Third Album ‘Boycott Heaven’ - Atwood Magazine

Indie legends The Format have returned in radiant form after nearly two decades with “Holy Roller,” a fiery reckoning that turns chaos into clarity and heartbreak into rebirth – and the exhilarating first glimpse of their upcoming third album, 'Boycott Heaven.' Both blistering and vulnerable, it’s a quintessential The Format anthem: Witty, wounded, and wonderfully alive – a long-awaited roar from two old friends ready to write the next chapter o…

The Format Announce Comeback Album Boycott Heaven, Reveal "Holy Roller"

The Format are back with their comeback album, Boycott Heaven, out January 23rd, 2026. They have also shared first single "Holy Roller."

The Format Announce First New Album In 20 Years 'Boycott Heaven'

The Format recently performed some reunion shows, and have one left in Los Angeles coming up. Now the long-dormant indie pop duo is announcing Boycott Heaven, their first new album since 2006’s Dog Problems.