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Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos Attacks Label Over McDonalds Ad

6138 days ago
Rolling Stone — Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos has lashed out at the band’s U.S. distributor Epic Records after the label licensed one of the group’s songs for a McDonalds ad campaign without getting permission from the band, Stereogum reports. “This: ... more info

Franz Ferdinand Lambast Label For Licensing To McDonald's

6138 days ago
Stereogum — Sony stepped in it this time. NME reports on a Twitter-spat (aka twat) Kapranos is having with his U.S. label Epic, owned by the Sony corporation, who licensed one of Franz Ferdinand's tracks to the McDonald's site latenightmcdonalds.com (the site... more info

The 1980s revival that lasted an entire decade

6139 days ago
Guardian Music — From post-punk to synth-pop, the noughties saw a never-ending 1980s revival that left no trend unturned. But has it finally run its course?In December, I went to see Neon Indian play in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. They were great, the spangled kitschadel... more info

The 1980s revival that lasted an entire decade

6139 days ago
From post-punk to synth-pop, the noughties saw a never-ending 1980s revival that left no trend unturned. But has it finally run its course?In December, I went to see Neon Indian play in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. They were great, the spangled kitschadel... more info

Franz Ferdinand Blast "Arrogant Motherf***ing" Record Label

6139 days ago
AngryApe — After their U.S. label allowed their music to be used by McDonalds more info

Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos attacks US label after letting McDonalds use music

6139 days ago
NME — Singer calls Epic 'arrogant motherfucking pig-brained arseholes' more info

Marion Cotillard + Franz Ferdinand

6140 days ago
Persona Sauna — French gem actress Marion Cotillard has teamed up with the Scotland's Franz Ferdinand on a new original song.“Eyes of Mars,” created to promote a perfume for the French label Dior, can be streamed Lady Dior.Cotillard has the airy appeal ... more info

'Almost Alice' Soundtrack Gets A Cover, Tracklist Is Still Awful

6141 days ago
The Playlist — Last week we dropped the full tracklisting for the forthcoming "Almost Alice" soundtrack, a companion album (we hope) of songs for the forthcoming Tim Burton CGI-fest, "Alice In Wonderland."The horrible, cash-grab idea finds emo-whiners, pop-punkers,... more info

New Marion Cotillard & Franz Ferdinand - "The Eyes of Mars"

6141 days ago
Stereogum — Oscar-winning French actress Marion Cotillard (La Vie En Rose, Nine) is the face/voice of Dior's Lady Dior handbag line. Franz Ferdinand wrote the song she and Alex Kapranos sing about the bags. Listen at Lady Dior (via TwentyFourBit). more info

Marion Cotillard & Franz Ferdinand Team Up On Song For Dior Campaign

6141 days ago
The Playlist — Marion Cotillard who shot to fame by showcasing her tremendous pipes in "La vie en rose," has stepped behind the microphone once again.The actress has teamed up with rockers Franz Ferdinand for a song called "The Eyes Of Mars" that will be used to la... more info

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