Franz Ferdinand Archives

10 tracks that carried Britpop’s aesthetic into a new era.

A minor release from a band struggling with relevance.

Hear the latest in an ongoing series of covers in the Sirius XMU studio.

Franz Ferdinand, Panda Bear, The Soft Moon, Lucy Dacus and more.

Two days of music and commentary streaming this weekend.

Hear new song “Always Ascending.”

Group’s first tour dates in three years in United States.

The latest entry in the 30 Days, 30 Songs project.

Yesterday, the UK voted to separate from the European Union, and a lot of British…

Stuff these rock ‘n’ roll reads in your duffel bag.

Franz Ferdinand and Sparks team up for what seems like a perfect match, but ends up being too clever by half.

Supergroup features Franz Ferdinand and Sparks.

Hear new song, “Piss Off”.

As true today as it was when it was written.

On their fourth album, Glasgow post-punks are simultaneously turning out great tunes and stuck in an odd spot.

Fall dates to follow release of Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action.

Out August 27, in standard and “Passport” editions.

You’ve been taken!

Our favorite victors of the UK’s annual musical honors.

Summer 2009 visual treats.