Latest Franz Ferdinand News
Franz Ferdinand Drummer Paul Thomson Quits Group After 20 Years
Franz Ferdinand's drummer Paul Thomson has departed the group after two decades.The 'Take Me Out' rockers - who formed in 2002 - have confirmed the 45-year-old sticksman has exited the Alex Kapranos-fronted band, and they...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 October 2021
Say Award Nominations: Scotland's Answer To The Mercury Prize Have Longlisted Franz Ferdinand And Young Fathers
The Mercury Prize might be the main indie music accolade everyone's talking about, but if you're in Scotland you'll be more interested to hear this year's nominations for the Scottish Album of the Year. The...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 02 August 2018
Charlie Puth, Vampire Weekend, Iggy Azalea And More - Five Huge Albums Set For 2018
We preview some of the prospective albums by major artists who are due to release a new record in 2018.Charlie Puth looks set to dominate againCharlie Puth American songwriter and performer Charlie Puth was one...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 26 December 2017
The Killers Revealed As Third Headliner For Trnsmt Festival 2018
The Killers have been revealed as the third and final headliner for next year’s TRNSMT festival in Glasgow.The American rock act, returning after a five-year absence with a new album earlier in 2017, will close...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 07 December 2017
Franz Ferdinand Announce New Album 'Always Ascending'
Popular noughties art-rockers Franz Ferdinand have announced details of their first studio album in nearly five years, along with a UK tour for 2018.Having lost a member last year but adding guitarist Dino Bardot and...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 25 October 2017
Glastonbury 2015: The Biggest And Best Surprises Of The First Line-up
Being the biggest festival in the UK, there's a lot of pressure on Glastonbury organisers to put together something unique and excellent each year for the 175,000 campers that flock to the site, and by...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 29 April 2015
Franz Ferdinand And Sparks Announce Details Of Collaboration Album And Tour
In one of the most intriguing musical collaborations of the year, indie stars Franz Ferdinand are to team up with new wave legends Sparks for a joint album to be released in the summer. Rumours...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 02 April 2015
Sparks And Franz Ferdinand Team Up For Joint Album And Tour
American rockers Sparks and Scottish band Franz Ferdinand are teaming up for a joint album and follow-up tour.Sibling duo Ron and Russell Mael performed two homecoming gigs in Los Angeles over the weekend (ends15Feb15), and...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 February 2015
British Rockers Back Disability Equality Campaign
British rock acts The Cure, Franz Ferdinand and Mystery Jets have thrown their support behind a new campaign to make gigs more accessible for disabled music fans.The MusicWithoutBarriers drive aims to raise awareness of the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 June 2014
Sparks Team Up With Franz Ferdinand For New Album Project
Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand have teamed up with oddball electro-pop pioneers Sparks for a new album project.The Take Me Out hitmakers have been working with Ron and Russell Mael since meeting up in California last...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 February 2014
Jared Leto Leads Silence For Typhoon Haiyan Victims
Jared Leto led a minute's silence at the MTV EMAs for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.The rocker - whose band 30 Seconds To Mars won the award for Best Alternative act -...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 November 2013
Bestival 2013: Snoop Dogg, Franz Ferdinand, Johnny Marr & The Knife Rock The Boat
Bestival drew to a close last night (8th Sep) as thousands of revellers - dressed in their finest ocean-themed gear - celebrated the ten year anniversary of the annual fancy dress and performing arts event....
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 09 September 2013
In One Last Bout Of Summer Festival Euphoria, Snoop Dogg And Franz Ferdinand Rock Bestival
Snoop Dogg and Franz Ferdinand dominated Saturday at Bestival on the Isle of Wight. Festival goers enjoyed a rare bit of sunshine yesterday (September 7) and Snoop Dogg performed a set, featuring some of his...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 08 September 2013
The Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action For Franz Ferdinand: Not Breaking Up
Releasing a fourth album isn’t as easy as you’d think; sure you’ve made the relevant contacts, established a fan base and have a depth of experience under your belt – all of that came with...
By Jack de Aguilar in Music / Festivals on 22 August 2013
Franz Ferdinand Nearly Disbanded
Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos almost broke up the chart-topping group two years ago after growing tired of the "routine" and "obligations" of the music industry.The rocker was exhausted and "incredibly miserable" following the release...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 August 2013
Rocker Alex Kapranos Presses On With Festival Gig After Suffering Nut Allergy
Franz Ferdinand rocker Alex Kapranos required medical attention backstage at a music festival in Hungary on Sunday (11Aug13) after suffering an allergic reaction hours before the British band was due onstage.The Cribs singer Ryan Jarman...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 11 August 2013
A Week In Music, Kanye West Releases 'Black Skinhead' Video, Dawes Talk New Album And Bob Dylan And Mercury And Jackson Duets Are To Be Unveiled
A week in music videos... Kanye West has been doing a lot of promotion for his edgy, rock-infused track 'Black Skinhead' (or 'BLKKK SKKKN HEAD' as it's otherwise known'), the lead single from his US...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 30 July 2013
Song Reader: Beck Plays Album Of Sheet Music At London's Barbican
It is perhaps Beck's strangest album. Song Reader - the record made up entirely of sheet music - was played in full at London's Barbican Theatre on Sunday (July 7, 2013), with a huge cast...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 08 July 2013
Beck Summons An Army To Help Him Turn 'Song Reader' Into Music
Depending on the way you look at it, Beck's decision to release his last album in the form of sheet music was either incredibly innovative or unforgivably pretentious. Released in December 2012, Song Reader comprised...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 05 July 2013
Franz Ferdinand Want 'Instant Buzz' From Songs
Franz Ferdinand want their songs to have an ''instant buzz'' as well as a deeper meaning.The 'Take Me Out' band are working on their fourth album, 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action', and hope trying...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 June 2013
Hey, Remember Franz Ferdinand? They're Back With A New Album!
Glasgow rockers Franz Ferdinand have announced plans to release their fourth album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, through Domino Records on August 4, 2013. Frontman Alex Kapranos has made no secret of the band's...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 16 May 2013
Fatboy Slim To Headline Bestival
Fatboy Slim is to headline Bestival.The 49-year-old dance music legend - who topped the bill at the festival when it first launched in 2004 - feels ''honoured'' to be closing the main stage on Friday...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 May 2013
Blur Music Video Director Is 2/1 Favourite For Turner Prize 2013
Glasgow-based artist David Shrigley, the director of Blur's 2009 track Good Song, has been installed as the 2/1 favourite for this year's Turner Prize. Shrigley is best known for his humorous line drawings, though also...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 April 2013
British Stars Sign Petition Backing Imprisoned Punk Band
Pete Townshend, Jarvis Cocker and Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos have signed a petition demanding a fair trial for Russian punk band Pussy Riot.Former The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant and...
By WENN on 02 August 2012
Franz Ferdinand Rocker's Fears For Fans Over Police Clash
Dozens of fans of British rockers Franz Ferdinand were sprayed with tear gas by police as they were locked out of a concert in Brazil, according to local reports.Organisers of an open-air show in Sao...
By WENN on 28 May 2012
Red Hot Chili Peppers To Headline Lollapalooza
The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys and Black Sabbath will headline this year's Lollapalooza festival.The trio will be joined at the three-day Chicago music event by a diverse range of acts which also...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 April 2012
British Rockers Pay Tribute To Captain Beefheart
British music stars from bands including FRANZ FERDINAND, KLAXONS and THE ZUTONS have paid tribute to late American rocker/painter CAPTAIN BEEFHEART, who died on Friday (17Dec10).The 69 year old - real name Don Van Vliet...
By WENN on 19 December 2010
Stars Line Up To Help Collins With Comeback Album
FRANZ FERDINAND stars ALEX KAPRANOS and NICK MCCARTHY, MAGIC NUMBERS frontman ROMEO STODDART and JOHNNY MARR are among the stars who will appear on Scottish singer/songwriter EDWYN COLLINS' first full-length album since suffering a stroke...
By WENN on 17 June 2010
Kapranos Fined By Cops In Mexico
FRANZ FERDINAND frontman ALEX KAPRANOS was "busted" by cops in Mexico over the weekend (10-11Apr10) after he was caught drinking on the street.The singer was enjoying a night out with pals in Mexico City on...
By WENN on 12 April 2010
Kapranos Wanted To Die Like Sid Vicious
FRANZ FERDINAND frontman ALEX KAPRANOS is disappointed he didn't die "glamorously" at a young age - because he always wanted to emulate his idol SID VICIOUS.The Take Me Out hitmaker wishes he could have passed...
By WENN on 09 November 2009
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