ContactMusic — Scottish rockers FRANZ FERDINAND turned down a lucrative advertising deal and the chance to become famous in America - because they didn't want to be known for promoting... more info

The Newsroom — You've heard Franz Ferdinand's song NO YOU GIRLS on the new ipod ads, now check out the video. Franz Ferdinand are hitting Jimmy Kimmel Live this week Thursday, April 16. more info

Persona Sauna — I just had a wave of stress come over me, and I need to get outside while the weather is still pretending to be nice. Besides, the number of unread messages in my inbox was driving me crazy; so I just went through every single one and pulled these to... more info

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BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — Frontman Gruff Rhys on the Welsh band's 'cosmic' new album and how one of Franz Ferdinand got roped in as a German tram conductor. more info

Persona Sauna — Franz Ferdinand performed their latest single, "No You Girls" and covered Britney Spear's "Womanizer" on BBC's Radio 1. When asked why Britney, Alex said they chose this cover because, "It's been the best song out in the last few months." Listen to t... more info

The Lipster — Henry VIII fever! David Starkey is on Channel 4 tonight talking about how Henner's childhood might have made him handy with his chopping block, while you can see just how massive his armour was in real life in London right now, should you wish. So le... more info

Guardian Music — The decision to go back to 'guitar music' basics seems to have worked, with the remaining cancelled tickets selling out just hours after being releasedThis summer's Glastonbury festival has sold out, with the last of almost 200,000 tickets being snap... more info

Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) Grammy-nominated quartet Franz Ferdinand [ tickets ] has been enjoying great acclaim since the January release of its third album, "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand." Recorded at the group's Glasgow headquarters in a once-dilapidated Victoria... more info

NME - The Daily Download — What is it with remixers these days thinking they're some sort of sonic highwaymen? First Villains, now today's second download comes courtesy of someone calling himself The Rogue Element. Well, in this case the name rings true - this guy really does... more info