NME — This week's NME Music News is available to watch now on NME.COM - scroll down for the video. more info

NME — This week's NME Music News is available to watch now on NME.COM - scroll down for the video. more info

Pasta Primavera — Myspace has premiered Franz Ferdinand’s new album, Tonight: Franz Ferdinand, a few days earlier than it’s physical release.  Go over to their myspace page and give it a listen then come back here and let me know what you though of it.  I... more info

AngryApe — As he returns to our TV screens this evening more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Getty Death Cab for Cutie will cover the Cure’s “Love Song” for the Starbucks Valentine’s Day compilation Sweetheart: Our Favorite Artists Sing Their Favorite Love Songs. Other highlights: Katy Perry covering Sam Sparro and She & Him ... more info

Stereogum — Some Franz fans didn't agree with our Tonight evaluation. If you currently have no opinion, you can stream the record at the band's MySpace and decide where you stand in regard to generic Glaswegian disco rock. more info

MTV.co.uk News — The Scots tell all about working with the gangster rapper... more info

AngryApe — Hear the group's third album before it is released more info

XFM.co.uk — Franz Ferdinand tell Dave Berry that their new album is one for the dancefloor. They'll also be taking over Xfm come Sunday. Brace yourselves for some No Doubt. more info

NME — Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos has defended Jonathan Ross after his band performed at the filming of his chat show yesterday (January 22). more info