Franz Ferdinand - Always Ascending

Franz Ferdinand - Always AscendingLP, 180g Domino WIGLP408 (2018) EU Always Ascending, the new album from Franz Ferdinand, is nothing short of a rebirth, the albums 10 songs are a triumphant recasting of the group, bursting with fresh ideas and vigorous sonic experimentation. Always Ascending was recorded at RAK Studios, London and Motorbass in Paris, with the help of French producer extraordinaire Philippe Zdar (Cassius, Phoenix, The Beastie Boys), the mutual affection between band

the San Francisco-based designer toured extensively

all self-recorded and in isolation from each other

Knxwledge sampled ‘White Gloves’ on a recent mixtape

bold and varied Tame Impala record to date

the recording process proved difficult when recording drums in a studio without carpet

revealing a 4-page map of the spheres insert

was named Best Album of the Year by the Guardian and received a Mercury Prize nomination when it was released in 2010

dealing with life

The Inmates

I try to change the way pedal steel is supposed to sound

occurred to Fenne after deep conversations with her mum about her birth

After years of using the pseudo-anglicism to compliment friends wearing matching outfits