Culture Bully — After a couple of poor venue choices recently in Minneapolis (the rather drab Northrop Auditorium and the cavernous abomination that is the Target Center), Franz played to a packed First Avenue on Tuesday night, and the club and its enthusiastic audi... more info

NME — They will join Modest Mouse, Katy Perry and more in Seattle more info

The Newsroom — Franz Ferdinand continues their relentless tour of America. Check out the band's video NO YOU GIRLS then watch them perform live on the Late Show with David Letterman Tuesday, May 5. more info

JamBase — Franz Ferdinand Announce details of "dub" album Blood Franz Ferdinand Scotland's renowned rockers Franz Ferdinand announce plans to release Blood, a dub version of their third album Tonight: Franz Ferdinand (January 27, Epic/Domino). Mixed by e... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Franz Ferdinand rocker Nick McCarthy is performing shows sitting in a chair after injuring his foot during the British band's North American tour. more info

NME — Watch footage of the stricken star hobbling around on NME.COM more info

411 Mania — Dub style! more info

NME — Tickets for Dizzee Rascal and Massive Attack also on sale now more info

NME — Tickets for Massive Attack and Somerset House's summer series also on sale more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - For its second album of 2009, Scottish rock outfit Franz Ferdinand has recorded a dub version of the group's January release. more info