NEWS: Stream fun's new record on myspace

I'm never sure if I'm supposed to keep the period in there or not (is it "fun" or "fun."?). Either way, it's Nate Ruess's new act, and their debut record, called Aim and Ignite, is streaming on their myspace page. You can take a listen HERE.

After my first time through it sounds like Aim and Ignite has picked up where Dog Problems left off - with plenty of brass, gospel choirs, 60's pop harmonies, Graceland-era chants, and Freddie Mercury flourishes. In short, they seem to be living up to their name. Some favorites so far are the fleshed-out version of "Benson Hedges", "Light A Roman Candle With Me" and "Barlights".

Go check it out. And in case you missed the link above... fun's myspace page.

SONG: Finally some fun!

You may remember way back in August that the now-disbanded Format's Nate Ruess started a new act with some friends, called it 'fun.', and recorded a pretty amazing little number in their garage. Since then we haven't heard too much from Nate & company. Until today.

Nate says, in an email:

"Yeah, I know... "it's about time"... but really... it took forever to make this record... and I honestly couldn't be more proud of the job that Andrew, Jack, and I did... this is most certainly the best record I've ever been a part of... and i hope when it's released this summer that you guys will still be around to listen and enjoy."

Considering how much I still adore Dog Problems, this is great news indeed. Nate goes on to say that the record, apparently called Aim & Ignite, is completely done - artwork and all - and they're hitting the road at the end of the month. Yup. I'm giddy. Giddy is definitely the word for what I am.

They're coming to SLC on May 13th with Manchester Orchestra - so be sure not to miss that date. And go HERE to sign up for fun.'s mailing list - there should be some more good news coming soon!

fun. - At Least I'm Not As Sad (As I Used to Be)
from the album Aim & Ignite (due this summer)


And here's that fantastic demo from last August:

fun. - Benson Hedges (demo)

SONG: Nate Ruess = far from forgotten

This is probably one of the happiest posts I've had the pleasure of throwing up! Here's why:

Reason #1: It's my fellow whale in a cubicle-r's day of birth. Happy 25th dude.

Reason #2: I just got wind today that the Format's Nate Ruess has indeed teamed up with some fellow music-makers, and their first bit of magic has finally surfaced! It was a sad day in February when we learned of the Format's demise, but I know that at least me and Logan have been anxiously awaiting whatever Nate put his pipes to next.

Well, it's here. And it's exactly what I was hoping for. The group is called "fun", and it's not just a clever name - but c'mon, what else would you expect from the guy responsible for Dog Problems? Their myspace says they'll be recording in September, and the record should be out by February next. Good news indeed. Here's the song we have as a taster - it's called Benson Hedges, and it's got just about everything you'd ever want in an end-of-summer daylight's-fading kind of song. I don't know about you, but if this is just the demo, then I really can't wait to hear the whole she-bang!

fun - Benson Hedges (demo)