Stereogum — Franz Ferdinand released a new album, Always Ascending , last year, and it looks like they're already cooking up something new. The Scottish rockers performed at the North Musical in Porto, Portugal this past weekend, and during their set they debut... more info

Consequence of Sound — Bassist Bob Hardy talks about remixes, reviving old favorites, and the benefits of building upon the past. more info

Sky News — The car carrying Archduke Franz Ferdinand on the day he was murdered bore a number plate which became eerily significant four years on. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — This week in the Basement: Kero Kero Bonito continue to get better, two very different groups from Glasgow (one featuring Franz Ferdinand's Paul Thompson); two very different artists from Melbourne, Australia (one punk, one quirky pop); and a re... more info

Guardian Music — Portmeirion, WalesThe last Festival No 6 ‘for now’ has awkward cultural copyists, but is saved by Franz Ferdinand, The The and Anna CalviSecret Garden Party had its last topless paint fight in 2017, Bestival has shrunk back to its boutiq... more info

Consequence of Sound — Supporting their latest album, Always Ascending. more info

Stereogum — Earlier this year, the permanently wound-up Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand came back hard with their euphoric, dance-influenced new album Always Ascending . Ever since then, they've been in touring mode, hitting festivals across the world. Along t... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tonight's NYC-area shows include Godspeed You! Black Emperor's free Prospect Park show, Pennywise/Sick Of It All, Alice Bag, Franz Ferdinand, Band of Horses, Seu Jorge, and more. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — This Must Be the Gig's Lior Phillips reports from Montreal's Osheaga Music Festival. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The 2018 edition of Osheaga wrapped up on Sunday (8/5) with sets from Florence + The Machine, The National, Blood Orange, Franz Ferdinand, GoldLink, Alex Lahey, Noname, Jungle, and more. Continue reading… more info