Franz Ferdinand Announces Fourth Album, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action
Four years after Franz Ferdinand's last album, Tonight, the band has confirmed the release of their fourth studio album, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, set to drop Aug. 27 via Domino. read more
Found in: Music, NewsFranz Ferdinand Plan 2012 Comeback
The pre-Killers, post-punk band Franz Ferdinand told NME recently that they were planning a 2012 comeback. After delivering huge hits such as "Take Me Out" and "Do You Want To", the Scottish rockers have been almost completely silent in the past couple years. read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to LCD Soundsystem Cover Franz Ferdinand for Record Store Day
LCD Soundsystem refuses to die. Before their final farewell at Madison Square Garden on April 2, the group recorded a cover of Franz Ferdinand’s “Live Alone” for a Record Store Day release.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRecord Store Day 2011 Announces Star-Studded Franz Ferdinand Covers EP
With just under two months until Record Story Day 2011, several notable releases have been planned for the April 16 event. One highlight out of these independent record store exclusives this year includes Franz Ferdinand’s Covers EP—a release that features the likes of LCD Soundsystem, the Magnetic Fields’ Stephin Merritt, Blondie’s Debbie Harry, ESG and Peaches covering the group’s 2009 record Tonight.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsEdwyn Collins Recruits Johnny Marr, Members of Franz Ferdinand, More for New Album
The former Orange Juice frontman will release his new album in September... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFranz Ferdinand Working on New Album
Alex Kapranos, frontman of the Scottish foursome Franz Ferdinand, recently told BBC 6Music that he and bandmate Nick McCarthy have been writing songs for their fourth album. It apparently will be a departure from what they’ve done in the past.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Soft Pack Announces Debut Album Coming in February
We told you they were a band to watch. And on Feb. 2, 2010, they’ll be a band readily available for you to hear as well—The Soft Pack will release their self-titled, debut album on Kemado Records.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 50 Best Music Videos of the Decade (2000-2009)
Apologies to Kanye, but while Beyoncé had some great videos over the last 10 years, none of them were quite strong enough to make this list. And hold on just a minute, Taylor Swift—that goes for you, too... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWeezer, Blink 182 Headlining This Year's (Free!) Virgin Mobile Festival
What to do if you're a festival curator in these troubled economic times? Some might double down on the existing business model; Bonnaroo's ticket sales actually increased this year. The folks at Virgin Mobile have a different scheme for success that we hope takes off, and it's easily explained in three steps.... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsFranz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs Join Green Day on Tour
Update: The Bravery will be opening the first leg of the tour, according to Green Day's Official Site. Check out the new dates below.---As the release of their eighth album 21st Century Breakdown tomorrow, May 15, approaches, Green Day is already gathering the openers for their massive Summer tour. Kaiser Chiefs and Franz Ferdinand are joining the rock trio on the road throughout late-July and August. No opener has been announced for the beginning leg of the North American tour.... read more
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