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Franz Ferdinand reveal 'wild' new album secrets

Franz Ferdinand reveal 'wild' new album secrets

The band have been recording rather unconventionally…

Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos: 'I want to do more producing'

Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos: 'I want to do more producing'

Singer/guitarist reveals who he wants to get int the studio with next

  • Jul 23, 2008
Franz Ferdinand preview new album at Latitude

Franz Ferdinand preview new album at Latitude

Festival crowd are treated to four new tracks

  • Jul 19, 2008
Franz Ferdinand play 'secret' Glastonbury show

Franz Ferdinand play 'secret' Glastonbury show

Mix of hits and new songs drives Worthy Farm wild

  • Jun 27, 2008
Franz Ferdinand to play last-minute Glastonbury show

Franz Ferdinand to play last-minute Glastonbury show

Scots will perform tomorrow (June 27) at the festival

  • Jun 26, 2008
Franz Ferdinand tickets available for small venue tour

Franz Ferdinand tickets available for small venue tour

Band make tickets to tiny shows available on the door

Franz Ferdinand showcase new songs at tiny pub gig

Franz Ferdinand showcase new songs at tiny pub gig

Band preview album number three at intimate London show

  • Jun 10, 2008
Franz Ferdinand announce intimate UK tour

Franz Ferdinand announce intimate UK tour

Band to showcase new album in small venues across Britain

Franz Ferdinand to play tiny London show

Franz Ferdinand to play tiny London show

Band will play to only 150 fans next week (June 9)

  • Jun 5, 2008
Franz Ferdinand post album sessions video online

Franz Ferdinand post album sessions video online

Watch the band at work on their new album on NME.COM now

Franz Ferdinand debut new songs at secret gig

Franz Ferdinand debut new songs at secret gig

Seven new tracks get an airing at surprise Glasgow show

  • Apr 3, 2008
Franz Ferdinand and Kasabian set for Scottish festival

Franz Ferdinand and Kasabian set for Scottish festival

Plus Manic Street Preachers and Sigur Ros set to perform

  • Apr 3, 2008
Franz Ferdinand, Sigur Ros, My Bloody Valentine for Electric Picnic

Franz Ferdinand, Sigur Ros, My Bloody Valentine for Electric Picnic

The Gossip and The Breeders also head for Irish festival

  • Mar 26, 2008
Franz Ferdinand, Interpol, Sigur Ros for Latitude

Franz Ferdinand, Interpol, Sigur Ros for Latitude

Plus Elbow, MIA and The Breeders for Suffolk bash

  • Mar 19, 2008
Franz Ferdinand to headline Latitude Festival

Franz Ferdinand to headline Latitude Festival

First name announced – more tonight (March 19)

  • Mar 19, 2008
Franz Ferdinand and Damon Albarn play unique gig

Franz Ferdinand and Damon Albarn play unique gig

Bands and African artists team-up for Africa Exprez

Franz Ferdinand reveal why they've hired Girls Aloud producer

Franz Ferdinand reveal why they've hired Girls Aloud producer

Albums of 2008: Band want to shake things up on third LP

  • Jan 21, 2008
Franz Ferdinand to be Cribs surprise support

Franz Ferdinand to be Cribs surprise support

NME.COM learns Scots will play Leeds tonight (Dec 19)

  • Dec 19, 2007
Franz Ferdinand give fans new album exclusive

Franz Ferdinand give fans new album exclusive

Handwritten lyric preview given to faithful

  • Dec 17, 2007
Franz Ferdinand the musical?

Franz Ferdinand the musical?

Alex Kapranos wants to be next Andrew Lloyd Webber

  • Nov 22, 2007

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