JamBase — War Child: Heroes Cover Album War Child has announced the full list of artists and songs for their new album Heroes. Set for release on Parlophone on February 16, the album's concept was to get some of the biggest legends in music history to selec... more info

Pitchfork — Last September, Pitchfork reported that Astralwerks would be releasing Heroes, a benefit compilation for War Child, a charity that helps kids stranded in war zones across the world. Heroes has a pretty simple and great concept: Music legends pick the... more info

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ContactMusic — FRANZ FERDINAND have announced they will launch their third album at London gay club Heaven.The band will reportedly showcase songs from their forthcoming album ... more info

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Scotsman.com — SCOTLAND'S biggest band are poised to release their first album since 2005. Franz Ferdinand will launch their third album, Tonight: Franz Ferdinand, at Europe's most more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — He has spent most of the past two months Stateside, but as his partner in crime prepares to return to work it appears Russell Brand is also returning to his old ways.The actor and comedian joined fellow hellraiser Noel Gallagher of Oasis for a night ... more info

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Stereogum — So what we have in the lead single to Tonight: Franz Ferdinand is the Kapranos crew tumbling one of their signature disco hooks through some Spoon, some dirty club synths, and a narcotic, half-time (and somewhat throwaway) bridge. The video picks up... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Video, ExclusiveSpinner.com: In the video for Franz Ferdinand's first single off the forthcoming 'Tonight: Franz Ferdinand,' the Glasgow quartet embarks on a strung-out tour of Los Angeles. Taking a page from the 'Trainspotting' playboo... more info