Album Review: Franz Ferdinand – “Always Ascending”

Glaswegian dance rockers Franz Ferdinand have been releasing albums for over a decade now, but there were five quiet years in between their last official release and their latest, Always Ascending. Despite that time away, their new album feels surprisingly…

Franz Ferdinand return with “Always Ascending”

Franz Ferdinand are back, with a new song and lineup in advance of their upcoming fifth album. “Always Ascending” is the lead single from the album of the same name, which will be released on February 9 on the band’s…

Album Review: BNQT – “Volume 1”

Supergroups tend to occupy a strange space in the music world. Oftentimes, they seem great in theory, but end up making songs that are obscure and less than remarkable. Knowing this, some readers may feel inclined to dismiss BNQT—pronounced “Banquet”—as…

Franz Ferdinand, Sparks announce collaboration album

Scottish indie rockers Franz Ferdiand and quirky American pop duo Sparks have announced details of their collaborative album under the name FFS. The record, also titled FFS, will be released on June 8 on Domino, which Franz Ferdinand is signed to. The…