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Event Reviews
Falls Festival Marion Bay (29/12/08-01/01/09)
The quality, eclectic line-up at Falls Festival Marion Bay ensured that true fans of music were in it for the long haul.
Falls Festival - Day 3, Lorne (31/12/2008)
The new year was brought in with style at Lorne thanks to the likes of Santogold, Gomez and Franz Ferdinand!
Big Day Out @ Claremont Showgrounds, Perth (5/2/2006)
The White Stripes, Iggy and the Stooges, Franz Ferdinand and 2ManyDJs head to Claremont as the 2006 Big Day Out wraps up in Perth.
Franz Ferdinand @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney 24/01/06
Global conquerors Franz Ferdinand prove themselves pre-Sydney Big Day Out at the first of two sold-out sideshows.
Event Galleries
Franz Ferdinand
Franz had Sydney stomping to all their new tracks and singing along to a few oldies.
Features
Franz Ferdinand
Set to land on our shores next week, Glaswegian sensations Franz Ferdinand tell FL they’re all about making music to swing your hips to.
Franz Ferdinand
Having put the finishing touches on an album built for the dancefloor, Franz Ferdinand chat to FasterLouder ahead of their summer tour.
A Big Day Off With Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand take some time off from their busy schedules to talk to FasterLouder about their current tour!
Cut Copy Are Bringing Home Sweet Neon Dreams
Since the release of the band's subliminal 2003 debut Bright Like Neon Love, the accolades and love have been pouring in thick and fast for the trio from around the globe. Their world has become somewhat of a whirlwind, as they travelled to the finer parts of the world leading the electro rock pack
Franz Ferdinand: making girls dance since 2004
Franz Ferdinand rapidly swept the public up into their eager palms, making alliance with commercial and independent industries alike. Rejecting bare chests, leather pants and bravado in favour of tailored slacks and parted hair, the band soon rose to their status, as the new generation of rock.
News
Southbound Set Times Announced
The set times for 2009's Southbound Festival
Cribs no longer coming to Oz
The Cribs have decided to cancel their Australian appearances to focus on recording their fourth album.
Franz Ferdinand do sideshows
Bringing in the New Year at Falls Festival, well-heeled Glaswegians Franz Ferdinand will also do two sideshows alongside the Cribs.
Byron Bay Festival replaced by Sunset Sounds
The Byron Bay Arts and Music Festival will regrettably no longer be happening this summer, but there's a new festival to soften the blow!
Falls Festival, Southbound and Byron Line-ups
We are clearing out the basement today at FL and giving away one MEGA line-up announcement for Falls Festival, Southbound Festival AND The Byron Bay Arts and Music Festival.
International News
Kings Of Leon for Benicassim
The mighty Benicassim festival in Spain is firmly in the top-tier of ‘must-do’ experiences, and the 2009 line-up has begun trickling in.
Franz make deadly music
Falls Fest headliners Franz Ferdinand have revealed their secret to recording percussion on their third album - a human skeleton.
Franz Ferdinand join Glasto late
World-conquering Scots Franz Ferdinand have stuck to small club shows recently, but they couldn't turn down a last-minute slot at Glastonbury.
Franz Ferdinand do “dirty pop”
World-conquering Glaswegians Franz Ferdinand are at work on their upcoming long player, and it promises to be “a dirty pop record”.
Franz Ferdinand Turn Down 30 million!
If you've been wondering as to the Scottish outfit's desire to become sell-outs over recent years, then here's something to put an end to your doubts. Franz Ferdinand, have turned down an offer to take part in a 30 million advertising campaign in the US, to retain their credibility with fans.
Releases
Franz Ferdinand - The Fallen
The second single from Franz Ferdinand's second album contains all the trademark Franz stylings, and you can bet your bottom dollar that the band all wore tight trousers during the recording session.
Franz Ferdinand - You Could Have It So Much Better
Can Franz Ferdinand do it for a second time?
Futureheads - Decent Days and Nights
With Franz Ferdinand set to storm the charts again who can challenge them in the battle of art pop? The Futureheads offer two minutes and 26 seconds of answers on their new single.
Biffy Clyro - Infinity Land
The band with one of the worst names in rock release one of the most astoundingly intense rock records of the year.
Various Artists - Triple J Hottest 100; Volume 12
Another year, another Triple J Hottest 100. This year's Volume sees perhaps the most varied collection of songs as voted by listeners for some time.
