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Franz Ferdinand pair on band’s new album, and how indie music has ‘never gone away’
Two decades ago, the Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand sent a jolt across the music world. They quickly became global icons for their deliriously hooky songs, hitting a critical mass in the chant ...
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Franz Ferdinand Fight to Be Heard on 'The Human Fear'
After releasing two celebrated albums in quick succession during the heyday of "indie sleaze," new music started to become less of a growing concern for Franz Ferdinand. In fact, The Human Fear ...
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Franz Ferdinand ahead of Chappell Roan for second UK Number 1 album
Franz Ferdinand lead the race for their second UK Number 1 album this week, with what could be their first in 20 years. The Scottish rockers’ sixth LP The Human Fear comes in at Number 1 on ...
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Franz Ferdinand included on Rolling Stone best of 21st Century list
The self-titled debut album by Scottish band Franz Ferdinand has been named one of the best of the 21st Century so far. Released in 2004, Franz Ferdinand spawned hits 'Take Me Out', 'The Dark of ...
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Watch Franz Ferdinand Cover The Smiths’ “Bigmouth Strikes Again” With Johnny Marr
Franz Ferdinand just put out their new album The Human Fear, and to celebrate, they played a set for Amazon Music UK’s Sounds In The City Sessions. It was a true melding of UK indie rock greats ...
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Front Row - Franz Ferdinand play in the studio, Richard Price on his new novel Lazarus Man, verdict on BAFTA nominations - BBC Sounds
Franz Ferdinand play in the studio, Richard Price on his new novel Lazarus Man, verdict on BAFTA nominationsFranz Ferdinand play in the studio, Richard Price on his new novel Lazarus Man ...
The Big Issue22d
Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos: 'I had to disguise myself to go Christmas shopping in Glasgow'
He formed Franz Ferdinand in 2001 and, three years later, their second single Take Me Out became an international hit while reaching number three in the UK chart. The band’s self-titled debut album ...
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Rage Against The Machine’s ‘Killing In The Name’ and Franz Ferdinand’s ‘Take Me Out’ reach one billion streams on Spotify
Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand and Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine. CREDIT: Kieran Frost/Redferns and Ollie Millington/WireImage Rage frontman Tom Morello acknowledged the milestone on ...
Yahoo News UK22d
As Franz Ferdinand were joined onstage by Johnny Marr, suddenly everything became clear
Before tonight, Franz Ferdinand had been away long enough that it was easy to forget what they were like at their most vital. After their searing self-titled debut minted them as indie rock ...
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Watch Johnny Marr join Franz Ferdinand for The Smiths’ ‘Bigmouth Strikes Again’ in Manchester
Johnny Marr joined Franz Ferdinand in Manchester last night for a trio of songs including The Smiths’ ‘Bigmouth Strikes Again’ – see footage below. The Scottish indie band were playing at ...
Manchester Evening News22d
As Franz Ferdinand were joined onstage by Johnny Marr, suddenly everything became clear
Before tonight, Franz Ferdinand had been away long enough that it was easy to forget what they were like at their most vital. After their searing self-titled debut minted them as indie rock ...
Sydney Morning Herald25d
Fear stalks the land of Franz, but music’s Mr Chaos is fine with it
Amid his various creative pursuits – radio broadcasting, sound production, film narration, furniture carpentry, sundry collaborations – it’s the sixth by Franz Ferdinand, the synth-guitar ...