The utopian vision of communications technology imagined a world of shared information and ever-growing understanding. Human beings got in the way.

Along with the 1986 classic, Marr also joined Franz Ferdinand for one of their new songs “Build It Up” and “Do You Want To” from their 2005 album You Could Have It So Much Better. Some ...

After releasing two celebrated albums in quick succession during the heyday of "indie sleaze," new music started to become less of a growing concern for Franz Ferdinand. In fact, The Human Fear ...

The self-titled debut album by Scottish band Franz Ferdinand has been named one of the best of the 21st Century so far. Released in 2004, Franz Ferdinand spawned hits 'Take Me Out', 'The Dark of ...

Before tonight, Franz Ferdinand had been away long enough that it was easy to forget what they were like at their most vital. After their searing self-titled debut minted them as indie rock ...

Franz Ferdinand play in the studio, Richard Price on his new novel Lazarus Man, verdict on BAFTA nominationsFranz Ferdinand play in the studio, Richard Price on his new novel Lazarus Man ...

Before tonight, Franz Ferdinand had been away long enough that it was easy to forget what they were like at their most vital. After their searing self-titled debut minted them as indie rock ...

Amid his various creative pursuits – radio broadcasting, sound production, film narration, furniture carpentry, sundry collaborations – it’s the sixth by Franz Ferdinand, the synth-guitar ...

Alex Kapranos is not afraid. But the frontman of Glaswegian indie-rockers Franz Ferdinand has had fear on his mind. ”Fear is what defines us, what makes us human,” he explains. “We all have ...

Eddino Abdul Hadi Despite the title, Scottish band Franz Ferdinand’s sixth album is one that is chock-full of exuberance and a defiant stand against existential dread. “Don’t stop feeling ...

Franz Ferdinand's new album, The Human Fear, is making a bid for No.1 this week. According to the Official Charts Company Midweek sales flash, it is currently in pole position. The band have just ...