The Format Is Back After Two Decades Away — and This Time, They’re Writing Protest Anthems
Rolling Stone • 9/30/2026 – 10/1/2026
Summary
The Format is back after two decades and is now writing protest anthems. Nate Ruess and Sam Means discuss activism, Macklemore, and their first album in 20 years.
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