. . "2001Z"^^ . . . . . . . "The Format"@en . . . "2008Z"^^ . "group_or_band" . "The Format were an American indie rock band formed by Nate Ruess and Sam Means. The band announced a hiatus on February 4, 2008. Their style can be considered a mixture of indie, alternative, punk and folk music, with elements of 1960s and 1970s pop music."@en . . .