"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'Brien on bass and Matt Chamberlain on drums."
"A press release describes the album as being "filled with existential protest songs, power chord-driven rockers, love letters to family and friendship, and a persistent belief in the possibility of something better." Pre-orders are ongoing. "Holy Roller" is a prime example of the upcoming effort's carpe diem message, with Reuss singing, "Holy roller, don't go wasting all your time/ Praying for a sign/ I'm burning up faster than a candle in the night/ I'll be gone before sunrise.""
"Watch the Vanessa Pla-directed music video of The Format performing the track below. The Format have one date left on their string of fall reunion shows, set to take place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles on October 10th with support from Phantom Planet. Get sold-out tickets here. Additionally, they'll appear on Monday night's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
Boycott Heaven will arrive January 23, 2026 via The Vanity Label. The new single "Holy Roller" previews the album. Nate Reuss and Sam Means reunite for their first full-length since 2006's Dog Problems. Brendan O'Brien produced the record and plays bass, with Matt Chamberlain on drums. The album contains existential protest songs, power chord-driven rockers, love letters to family and friendship, and a persistent belief in the possibility of something better. A Vanessa Pla-directed video accompanies "Holy Roller." The Format have one remaining reunion show and will appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
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