Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand is a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The original lineup consisted of Alex Kapranos (vocals, guitar), Nick McCarthy (guitar, keyboards), Bob Hardy (bass guitar), and Paul Thomson (drums). The band is known for its danceable rhythms and catchy melodies, drawing from post-punk and new wave influences. Their debut album, "Franz Ferdinand" (2004), features the hit "Take Me Out." Subsequent albums include "You Could Have It So Much Better" (2005), "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand" (2009), "Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action" (2013), and "Always Ascending" (2018). In 2015, they collaborated with the band Sparks on the FFS project. In 2025, they released their sixth album, "The Human Fear." The band has received multiple awards, including Brit Awards and Grammy nominations. The products available from the artist Franz Ferdinand include CDs, vinyls.