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Franz Ferdinand News
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New Franz Track Surfaces
Xfm and the band give fans a sneak preview of brand new material in the form of new song ‘Lucid Streams’
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New Franz Ferdinand Album Will Be A "Party Monster"
Nick and Paul gave Xfm an idea of what the band's third album will sound like - it'll have "an easier tempo for dancing". Yes!
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Exclusive: Franz Ferdinand "Giving Music Away For Free Is Crazy"
Speaking to Xfm for our Independents' Day documentary airing tonight, Franz Ferdinand explain why they think giving music away for free is "crazy".
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Franz Ferdinand Offer A Taste Of New Material
Franz Ferdinand previewed a host of new songs last night (June 10) when they played a London pub. We have the details here.
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Franz Ferdinand Confirm Tour Of Tiny Venues
Franz Ferdinand, currently locked in a recording studio working on their third album, have confirmed a number of low-key dates next month. And there's also a London date next week.
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Franz Make No Bones About New Track
Franz Ferdinand have revealed their rather spooky choice of instrument for new tune, 'Katharine Kiss Me'.
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Franz Ferdinand Tease Fans Ahead Of Third Album
As the band work on the follow up to 'You Could Have It So Much Better', a clip of new material has emerged on YouTube.
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A Softer Side To Franz Ferdinand
As the band record their third album, drummer Paul Thomson has told fans to expect something softer.
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Franz Ferdinand Get Dirty
Franz Ferdinand have told fans to expect a dirtier sound when the quartet return with their third album.
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Franz Ferdinand Support The Cribs
Scots quartet open for the none-more-indie Yorkshire trio The Cribs.
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Franz Ferdinand Meet LCD Soundsystem
Xfm can reveal that the new multi format single from LCD Soundsystem 'All My Friends' will include a version of the track by Franz Ferdinand, and some very special guests.
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Franz Ferdinand, Editors, The Rakes, Alexandra Palace, November 30 2005
Four sold out nights at Ally Pally, yet less than two years after the release of their debut album there’s no denying the fact that Franz Ferdinand deserve to be here.
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Franz Ferdinand Add Extra London Date
Franz Ferdinand will now play four nights at Alexandra Palace playing to a total of 125,000 fans. And we have the ticket details.
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X-clusive: Franz Ferdinand Reveal Their Mercury Predictions
2004 winners Franz Ferdinand talk Mercury forecasts, and the rumours of them penning Russia’s Eurovision entry, plus tour news.
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Franz Ferdinand Announce UK Tour
Xfm can announce that Franz Ferdinand have announced a full UK tour. And we have the dates and ticket details.
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Franz Ferdinand Rename Album
Franz Ferdinand announce that their forthcoming record will no longer follow the trend set by their debut and be self-titled.
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Franz Ferdinand Gain New Drummer!
Ahead of the release of their new record, Franz Ferdinand have confirmed that they have a new drummer.
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Franz Ferdinand Play First Ever Russia Shows
Franz Ferdinand play their first shows in Russian and treat their Moscowite fans to a number of songs from their new album.
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Franz Ferdinand Reveal All About New Album
Alex Kapranos talks about the recording of the second Franz Ferdinand album, and reveals its Bhangra and RnB influences.
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Franz Ferdinand To Play For Parliament?
Franz Ferdinand are rumoured to be joining Idlewild and Mull Historical Society to play the new Scottish Parliament, Holyrood.
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Franz Ferdinand And Keane Play Teenage Cancer Gig
Franz Ferdinand and Keane will be joining Peter Kay when they play a Teenage Cancer Trust charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
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X-clusive: Franz Ferdinand On Brits And The Future
Franz Ferdinand have been talking to Xfm about the Brit Awards, opening the Grammy Awards and writing their new single.
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Franz Ferdinand Open The Grammys
While the UK gets ready for the Brit Awards, preparations for the US equivalent – The Grammys - hots up, with Franz Ferdinand nabbing the prestigious opening live slot.
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Franz Ferdinand Join Scots Tsunami Aid
A host of Scottish starss, including Franz Ferdinand and Idlewild, are staging a live tsunami fundraiser on February 19.
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Franz Ferdinand Nominated For Three Grammys
The nominations for the Grammy Awards are announced with the UK represented by Franz Ferdinand and Joss Stone, with three nominations each.
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Franz Ferdinand Broken Bassist - UPDATE
Franz Ferdinand bassist Bob Hardy was stuck down with gastroenteritis in Japan, but has written a message for concerned fans.
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Franz Ferdinand Bassist Hospitalised
Franz Ferdinand bassist Bob Hardy was hospitalised following a show at Osaka’s Mother Hall in Japan. He was diagnosed with a severe case of gastro-enteritis.
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X-clusive: Franz Ferdinand Go Back To School
Following the success of Christian O’Connell’s Rock School this week, Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos has given his official seal of approval to the competition.
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Franz Ferdinand Lead Q Award Nominations
Scots fourpiece Franz Ferdinand dominate the list of nominations for Q magazine’s annual music awards.
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Franz Ferdinand Favourites For Mercurys
The betting for the Mercurys has closed with Franz Ferdinand the favourites, and The Streets and The Zutons not far behind.
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