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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

Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos thinks Chappell Roan is 'really cool'

Alex Kapranos is a massive Chappell Roan fan and loves her "attitude".

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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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RAC responds after Scottish rockstar fumes he 'waited 15 hours for tow truck'

THE RAC has disputed a Scottish rockstar's story after he claimed the firm had left him stranded on a motorway for 15 hours ...

The National (Scotland)

'I can't believe I can't tell my mum I'm running for Westminster' says SNP candidate

WHEN Jacqueline Cameron discovered she had been chosen as the SNP candidate who will fight to replace Mhairi Black at Westminster, there was one…

The National (Scotland)

Here are the best alt. rock songs you'll hear this week, featuring Noel Gallagher, Foo Fighters, Fever 333 and more

Here are all the great alternative songs you may have missed this week (plus: vote for your favourite!)

Louder

The Delgados Chemikal Underground catalogue is fearlessly experimental

SPEAKING in the 2019 BBC documentary series Rip It Up Unwrapped, which examined the rise of independent Scottish music, The Delgados guitarist and…

The National (Scotland)

Wilko Johnson, English rock icon and ‘Game of Thrones’ actor, dies at 75

Wilko Johnson, an English rock guitarist who played for the band Dr. Feelgood and influenced a generation of rockers, died this week at 75.

Los Angeles Times

Wilko Johnson: Dr Feelgood guitarist and punk legend dies age 75

Canvey Island guitarist had been in music for more than 50 years before his death

Evening Standard

Franz Ferdinand review – fierce fun from precision-drilled 00s survivors

There is an enduring and endearing quality to Alex Kapranos and co, now 20 years in, their sound embedded in the UK’s psyche

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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

Glasgow Live

Franz Ferdinand Glasgow Hydro gig: Everything you need to know

Franz Ferdinand were due to perform in the OVO Hydro earlier this year but after having to reschedule, the gig will now take place this autumn - Here's all you need to know.

The Guardian - UK

Sunday with Alex Kapranos: ‘I like a slice of haggis in my fry-up’

The musician on flower shopping in Hackney, how to brew green tea and the joy of a good pub lunch

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