Alex Kapranos

August 14, 2009

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  Cribs bassist joins Franz Ferdinand

  The Cribs bassist Gary Jarman is to join Franz Ferdinand on stage at two upcoming US shows.

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  Annie reveals new album details

  Annie announces that she will release her long-awaited second album on October 19.

July 04, 2009

• Franz Ferdinand: 'Can't Stop Feeling'

  Franz Ferdinand don't really manage to change the formula on the third single from Tonight.

May 13, 2009

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  N-Dubz star: 'Lily Allen scares me'

  N-Dubz star Dappy says that he is maintaining a safe distance from Lily Allen.

April 22, 2009

• Franz Ferdinand release dub remix album

  Franz Ferdinand announce the official release of a dub remix of their last studio album.

February 25, 2009

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  Franz Ferdinand: 'We would fail X Factor'

  Franz Ferdinand claim that they would not have the self belief to make it past the X Factor auditions.

February 05, 2009

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  Franz Ferdinand reveal Glasto slot

  Franz Ferdinand self-confirm their appearance at this year's Glastonbury.

January 30, 2009

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  Franz, View hail Cure NME honour

  Franz Ferdinand and The View praise The Cure for being recognised with NME's Godlike Genius Award.

January 26, 2009

• Franz Ferdinand: 'Tonight'

  Franz Ferdinand's third studio album showcases an ambitious band overflowing with ideas.

January 24, 2009

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  Franz Ferdinand reveal second album woes

  Franz Ferdinand star Alex Kapranos admits that he didn't enjoy recording the band's second album.

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