News Latest News from Ultimate-Guitar.Com. en-US Copyright 1998-2026 Ultimate-Guitar.Com. All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=7795 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:01:55 -0500 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 08:05:49 -0500 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=7795 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_were_all_bassists_in_this_band_we_dont_dismiss_bass_like_some_musicians.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_were_all_bassists_in_this_band_we_dont_dismiss_bass_like_some_musicians.html Music News: "A song with a good bass line can open up the front and center," Bob Hardy says.]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:01:55 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_nick_mccarthy_has_left_franz_ferdinand.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_nick_mccarthy_has_left_franz_ferdinand.html Music News: Cites time away from family as reason for departure. ]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:19:05 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_launch_new_album_with_brixton_electric_show.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_launch_new_album_with_brixton_electric_show.html New Releases: Band play hit-packed set in London.]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:31:25 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_frontman_alex_kapranos_admits_he_wanted_to_split_the_band_up.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_frontman_alex_kapranos_admits_he_wanted_to_split_the_band_up.html Music News: Kapranos says two years ago the band felt like 'one of those jobs ... I had to jack in.']]> Mon, 19 Aug 2013 14:48:50 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_reveal_right_action_video.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_reveal_right_action_video.html Music News: The Glasgow band goes retro in the music video for the first piece from their upcoming album "Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action."]]> Mon, 08 Jul 2013 16:15:07 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_premiere_two_new_songs.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_premiere_two_new_songs.html New Releases: Both two tracks are featured in the band's upcoming album "Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action."]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:30:48 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/brazilian_police_use_pepper_spray_and_tear_gas_against_franz_ferdinand_fans.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/brazilian_police_use_pepper_spray_and_tear_gas_against_franz_ferdinand_fans.html Music News: Police in the Brazilian city of Sao Paolo used pepper spray and tear gas against fans who were queuing to see Franz Ferdinand's show over the weekend.]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 13:13:00 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_oasis_were_f--king_boring.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_oasis_were_f--king_boring.html Music News: Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos dubbed Oasis as "boring" in an impromptu question and answer session with fans on Twitter.]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 12:28:41 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_confirm_their_first_festival_appearance_of_2012.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_confirm_their_first_festival_appearance_of_2012.html Music News: Franz Ferdinand have been confirmed for the 2012 Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona.]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:50:16 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_confirm_they_will_return_next_year.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_confirm_they_will_return_next_year.html Music News: Franz Ferdinand are set to return next year, guitarist Nick McCarthy has said.]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:13:43 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_frontman_speaks_out_against_leaks.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_frontman_speaks_out_against_leaks.html Music News: Franz Ferdinand's frontman Alex Kapranos has angrily recounted how one of the band''s album got an unduly early release onto the web.]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:49:56 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_writing_songs_for_possible_fourth_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_writing_songs_for_possible_fourth_album.html New Releases: Franz Ferdinand haven't officially begun work on their fourth album but that doesn't mean the follow up to "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand" is slowly taking shape.]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:28:28 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_frontman_wants_to_write_musical.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_frontman_wants_to_write_musical.html Music News: Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos said he wants to write a musical.]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:52:48 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_writing_different_fourth_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_writing_different_fourth_album.html New Releases: Franz Ferdinand have started writing new material for their fourth album, frontman Alex Kapranos has confirmed.]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:55:08 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_lashes_out_at_us_label_over_mcdonalds_using_their_music.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_lashes_out_at_us_label_over_mcdonalds_using_their_music.html Music News: Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos has verbally attacked the band's label in he United States.]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:44:32 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_added_to_green_day_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_added_to_green_day_tour.html Music News: Franz Ferdinand and The Bravery have been added to the upcoming Green Day tour of North America.]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 15:36:22 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_to_release_summer_single.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_to_release_summer_single.html New Releases: Franz Ferdinand will release a new single to coincide with their summer festival appearances in the UK.]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 13:48:40 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_to_release_dub_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_to_release_dub_album.html New Releases: Franz Ferdinand's "Blood" version of latest album "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand" is to be released properly on June 1.]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:27:07 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_star_features_on_super_furry_animals_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_star_features_on_super_furry_animals_album.html New Releases: Super Furry Animals have collaborated with a member of Franz Ferdinand on their new album, "Dark Days/Light Years".]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:39:16 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_announce_north_american_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_announce_north_american_tour.html Music News: Franz Ferdinand have announced a tour of North America, kicking off April 13 in Seattle, WA.]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:01:41 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinands_nick_bored_by_all_guitar_music.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinands_nick_bored_by_all_guitar_music.html Music News: Franz Ferdinand guitarist Nick McCarthy has spoken of his band's change of direction on their third album "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand".]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:54:14 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_detail_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_detail_new_album.html New Releases: Franz Ferdinand have revealed the tracklisting and release date for their third album to Nme.com.]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:41:53 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_finish_new_music.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_finish_new_music.html New Releases: Franz Ferdinand have recording their long-awaited new album for an early 2009 release.]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:25:19 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_to_release_several_new_albums.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_to_release_several_new_albums.html New Releases: Franz Ferdinand are struggling to decide on the direction of their new album, they could record several albums instead of just one.]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:17:00 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_album_delayed.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_album_delayed.html New Releases: Franz Ferdinand won't be releasing their new album until next year, which will come as a great disappointment to fans.]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:03:00 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_announce_intimate_uk_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_announce_intimate_uk_tour.html Music News: Franz Ferdinand have announced details of a UK tour of small venues, where they will showcase material from their forthcoming third album.]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:21:10 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_kasabian_and_sigur_ros_for_connect_festival.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_kasabian_and_sigur_ros_for_connect_festival.html Music News: Franz Ferdinand, Kasabian, Sigur Ros and Manic Street Preachers are amongst the big names confirmed for the second Connect Festival in Scotland.]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:35:42 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_speak_about_less_frantic_third_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_speak_about_less_frantic_third_album.html New Releases: Franz Ferdinand have taken time out of the studio to speak about their upcoming third album, scheduled for release this October.]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:18:39 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_ready_dirty_pop_record.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/franz_ferdinand_ready_dirty_pop_record.html New Releases: Franz Ferdinand have given fans an insight into what their third album will sound like, saying their plan has always been to make a dirty pop record.]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:39:19 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_support_the_cribs.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/franz_ferdinand_support_the_cribs.html Music News: When bands announce very special guests they're usually lying - but The Cribs didn't disappoint at their homecoming gigs this week.]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2007 08:05:49 -0500