Coachella 2009 Lineup: McCartney, Cure, Killers, Cohen, Morrissey

The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival has announced its 2009 lineup, after various faked, leaked, and rumoured versions previously circulated online. The huge festival, which draws an annual crowd of...

Franz Ferdinand Unveil New Album Artwork

With less than two months to go, Franz Ferdinand have finally unveiled the album artwork for their forthcoming album,‘Tonight: Franz Ferdinand‘. The new album is set for release January 26.See the album...

Franz Ferdinand Map Out North American Tour

Franz Ferdinand are set to hit the road next month for a North American tour. The band has announced a nine-date jaunt to kick off December 3rd in Montreal, QC. The tour will see the band preview their forthcoming...

Franz Ferdinand, The Kooks Set For Southbound Fest

Franz Ferdinand, Santogold and the Kooks are all set for one of the first music festivals of 2009. Southbound Fest will take place January 2-3, 2009 in Busselton, Australia and will see appearances by the Hives,...

Franz Ferdinand Announce New Single, Remix Competition

Franz Ferdinand have released a few details about the first single off their forthcoming album, ‘Tonight: Franz Ferdinand‘. ‘Ulysses‘, which was produced by Dan Carey, is set for release on January 19. The...

Sneak Peak: 2008 Album Preview

Some big records will be dropping later this year and I'm excited to hear what the sound of 2008 will be. With artists like Erykah Badu, Lil Wayne, Nas, and Franz Ferdinand set to release new records, it could be a great year for music. I wonder which albums will be released...

Pearl Jam play at Leeds Festival

"With Glastonbury taking a year off, many festivals have spurned the opportunity to challenge for the title in favour of a cash-in. Hurriedly increased capacities have led many of them to feel over-full, while...

Franz Ferdinand Guitarist Nick McCarthy: Drink with the Germans!

Franz Ferdinand are, by any estimation, one of the world's biggest bands right now. Guitarist Nick McCarthy grew up in Bavaria and offers the Germany Survival Bible a few pearls of wisdom about his countrymen.

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