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Alex Kapranos: ‘It took me a few years to realise that I didn’t have to drink everything on the rider’

The Franz Ferdinand frontman, and former chef, on songwriting, souffles and celebrating his Greek roots

The Guardian - UK

“I never get to discuss guitar in most interviews!” Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos reveals his obscure vintage gear obsessions, how Peter Green was a huge influence on his playing, and why the thrill of guitar is undeniable

The Franz Ferdinand leader rarely gets to talk guitars. He shares his love of vintage Japanese instruments, explains the process of demoing, looping and mic’ing on new album The Human Fear – and reveals why the secret to studio success is that there’s no secret

Guitar World

From Maria to Franz Ferdinand: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment in the UK

Angelina Jolie portrays the peerless operatic diva while the Scottish post-punkers return with their new album

The Guardian - UK

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Franz Ferdinand: The Human Fear review – more revitalisation than reinvention

The Scottish art rockers’ sixth album benefits from an infusion of fresh blood, but can’t maintain the standards of the first few songs

The Guardian - UK

Alex Kapranos 'liberated' by embracing Franz Ferdinand's sound

Alex Kapranos found it "liberating" to embrace Franz Ferdinand's classic sound on their new album, 'The Human Fear'.

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Q&A: Franz Ferdinand discuss their new album, the resurgence of 2000s indie and Charli XCX

The Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand sent a jolt across the music world two decades ago

The Independent UK

Franz Ferdinand: The Human Fear review – stiffness sets in on stodgy sixth

Alex Kapranos and co are finally acting their age, but have lost their cool in the process

The Guardian - UK

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Books of the month: what to read this December

BOOKS: Martin Chilton shares his December reading highlights

The Independent UK

I will be 'mindful' of arts funding despite 'difficult choices', says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said he will be “very mindful” of funding for the arts despite “difficult choices” facing the Scottish Government, after…

The National (Scotland)

Famous Scottish artists send letter to First Minister on culture cuts

A NUMBER of famous Scottish artists have sent an open letter to urge John Swinney to restore music and arts funding.

The National (Scotland)

If the EU learnt the lessons of the Habsburg empire then Brexit might not have happened, says descendant

Exclusive: Hungary’s ambassador to the Vatican Eduard Habsburg-Lothringen spoke to The Independent about his family and the EU on a visit to London to celebrate the life of his relative Otto von Habsburg

The Independent UK

From Franz Ferdinand to Scissor Sisters: Legendary albums turning 20 this year

The year Mr Brightside came out also saw Kanye West emerge and Usher confess... but do you remember Keane?

Evening Standard

A beginner's guide to post-punk in 5 essential albums

The rise, fall and rise again of post-punk, explained by five albums that define the genre

Louder

Franz Ferdinand announced as sixth act of Wider Than Pictures at Collins Barracks

Wider Than Pictures is a series of shows taking place later this year at Collins Barracks

Dublin Live

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The famous faces who have graced Glasgow's legendary Admiral Bar down the years

Fans of the Admiral Bar were understandably heartbroken to learn their favourite howff is soon to close, but no matter what happens our memories of all those great nights out will stay with us forever.

The Guardian - UK

‘It was nuts what we got away with’: remembering the 00s UK indie explosion

As the film Meet Me in the Bathroom relives the glory days of the Strokes and Yeah Yeah Yeahs, fans and musicians recall the sweat, swagger and skinny jeans that made the British scene they inspired even wilder

Daily Record

Connect Music Festival 2023 line-up announced with Primal Scream and Franz Ferdinand among headliners

The boutique festival will return to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Showgrounds from August 25 to 27.

Edinburgh Live

Connect Edinburgh Festival confirms headliners Primal Scream and Franz Ferdinand

Connect Music Festival has announced their lineup for 2023, as they prepare to make a return to Edinburgh later this year - including Fred again…, Raye, Daniel Avery and many more.

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The Guardian - UK

Lecturers urged to review assessments in UK amid concerns over new AI tool

AI tool is capable of producing high-quality essays with minimal human input

Daily Record

Scots music stars sing praises of Barrowlands in BBC documentary airing New Year's Day

The Barrowland Roar, screening on New Year's Day on BBC Alba, sees Scottish music icons recount their memories of the east end venue.

The Guardian - UK

‘I will outshine them all’: the enduring genius of Bloc Party

As US pop-punk band Paramore claim the London band as the primary influence on their new album, we look at how Bloc Party bridged the gap with emo – and continue to inspire young artists today

Bangkok Post

Rock out to local and international stars this weekend

Hailed as the biggest international music festival in the Kingdom, the "Very Festival 2022" will feature an impressive line-up of international and Thai artists, at Wonder World Park, Ram Intra Km10, from Friday to Sunday starting at 12.30pm.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire musician speaks on her whirlwind year as Franz Ferdinand's new drummer

Audrey Tait is set to play the OVO Hydro with the band

Manchester Evening News

Review: Franz Ferdinand celebrate 20 years of hits at Manchester's Victoria Warehouse

Hits to the Head documents the very best of Franz Ferdinand's music since Take Me Out skyrocketed them to fame in the early noughties

The Independent UK

This Morning: Rose Matafeo makes unexplained appearance for Franz Ferdinand performance

‘Hang on… was that actually Rose Matafeo on guitar with Franz Ferdinand??’ one commenter wrote

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