NME — Franz Ferdinand played a semi-acoustic set at the Glastonbury festival site last night (September 19), after their drummer Paul Thomson missed the gig to be with his wife as she gave birth. more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Marcou/AFP/Getty When Rolling Stone checked in with Franz Ferdinand last December, the band was testing out new material at small overseas shows and heading in a direction that was more dance than rock. Now the band’s frontman, Alex Kapranos... more info

Gigwise — They'll Play On The Site Later Today... more info

BBC News - UK — Franz Ferdinand and The Ting Tings will perform at the site of the Glastonbury Festival to raise money for the local village. more info

NME — Franz Ferdinand and The Ting Tings will play the annual Glastonbury end of summer party this Friday (September 19). more info

NME — Franz Ferdinand and The Ting Tings will play the annual Glastonbury end of summer party this Friday (September 19). more info

Pitchfork — Dear Franz Ferdinand,Since there's pretty much no chance of you releasing your new album this year (any chance you can speed it up?), thanks for at least scheduling some shows in the meantime. Also, it's awesome that you're showing Europe some love, ... more info

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Starpulse — Happy Birthday to Prince Harry of Wales (1984), "8 Simple Rules" actress Amy Davidson (1979), Franz Ferdinand drummer Paul Thomson (1976), football legend Dan Marino (1961), movie director Oliver Stone (1946),[...] Read more! more info