Alex Kapranos - celebsbar.com

Alex Kapranos has starred in Los Bitchos’ video for new single ‘Good To Go!’, which precedes the instrumental band’s debut album ‘Let The Festivities Begin!’In the video the Franz Ferdinand frontman plays a gameshow host who spins a wheel of fortune to try and secure Los Bitchos’ freedom from incarceration.‘Good To Go!’ follows ‘Las Panteras’ as the second single from the pan-continental four-piece’s album that drops on on February 4, 2022 via City Slang. Pre-save/pre-order it here.Watch the Tom Mitchell-directed music video for ‘Good To Go!’ below.The band said of the clip: “Trapped in a surreal courtroom gameshow and spinning the wheel of fortune for our freedom.

Franz Ferdinand Tom Mitchell Alex Kapranos Indie

Franz Ferdinand talk new single ‘Billy Goodbye’, their greatest hits and new line-up

Franz Ferdinand have returned with new single ‘Billy Goodbye’, taken from their upcoming ‘best of’ collection ‘Hits To The Head’. Check out the new single below, and our video interview with frontman Alex Kapranos above.Having teased their return earlier this week, the Scottish indie veterans have stormed back with ‘Billy Goodbye’ – a raucous glam stomper that the band worked on with Stuart Price (Dua Lipa, Madonna, Pet Shop Boys).

Franz Ferdinand Stuart Price Alex Kapranos Scotland Indie record and

Franz Ferdinand drummer Paul Thomson leaves band ahead of 20th anniversary

Franz Ferdinand have admitted they are in shock after drummer Paul Thomson announced his departure from the band just ahead of their 20th anniversary.

Franz Ferdinand Paul Thomson Alex Kapranos Scotland band shock drummer

completemusicupdate.com

07.10.2021 / 13:14

89%

205

Approved: Los Bitchos

Taking traditional Latin cumbia and whipping it up with a bit of surf-rock and synth-pop, Los Bitchos are the joyous band you need in 2021.

Franz Ferdinand Alex Kapranos Turkey band drummer Latin

Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos shares 2003 note from Bloc Party asking for support slot

Franz Ferdinand‘s Alex Kapranos has shared a handwritten note from Bloc Party‘s Kele Okereke asking to support the Scottish band in 2003.Kapranos’ band, who were to release their self-titled debut album six months later, played a headline show at the Electrowerkz venue in London on October 24, 2003.Ahead of the gig Okereke wrote to Kapranos and the band, sending them Bloc Party’s first demo and asking to be considered as a support act at their next London show.“Hey Alex, this is Kele from Bloc Party,” Okereke’s note read, which Kapranos shared alongside a photo of an accompanying press release about the then-fledgling band.

Franz Ferdinand Kele Okereke Alex Kapranos Scotland London Indie Bloc Party

Edgar Wright’s ‘The Sparks Brothers’ documentary to be released in North America in June

Sparks will be released in US and Canadian cinemas later this year.The Sparks Brothers takes a deep dive into the careers of Ron and Russell Mael over five decades, complete with an archive of TV and concert clips. A string of musical guests were interviewed for the documentary, including Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols, Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos and Flea from Red Hot Chilli Peppers.The Sparks Brothers premiered at Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.

Franz Ferdinand Steve Jones Russell Mael Ron Maelа Edgar Wright Alex Kapranos Britain USA county Canadian film concert Music

Glasgow venue Nice N’ Sleazy launch fundraiser following death of doorman ‘Big John’

the death of its beloved doorman ‘Big John Frazer’ last weekend.Tributes to Frazer, who died “peacefully in his sleep,” were shared by the likes of Franz Ferdinand‘s Alex Kapranos, Arab Strap‘s Aidan Moffat and The Twilight Sad across social media on Monday (February 1).A JustGiving page has now been set up as “people have been getting in touch wanting to contribute” to Frazer’s funeral expenses.“So we thought this would be a nice way to show support to his family with the costs involved, especially when there are limits on how many can pay their respects at a service,” a description reads.Posting a link to the page on their Twitter account, The Twilight Sad wrote: “After speaking with John’s family, Nice N’ Sleazy have arranged this

Franz Ferdinand Alex Kapranos Aidan Moffat Indie death

Tributes paid to Glasgow venue Nice N’ Sleazy’s legendary doorman ‘Big John’

Franz Ferdinand‘s Alex Kapranos said he will remember John for being “very jovial” and “compassionate”, but who was “firm” in his job guarding the iconic Scottish venue.“Very sad to hear about Big John, doorman of Nice n Sleazy and loved by many in Glasgow,” wrote Kapranos. “A lovely guy and a presence that will be greatly missed.

Franz Ferdinand Alex Kapranos Scotland gossips Celebrity

It's back to basics for Paisley band's new release

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Paisley band who celebrated a landmark year in 2019 have returned to the limelight following the release of their new single.The Vegan Leather impressed both fans and critics last year with their long-awaited debut album Poor Girls/Broken Boys, a record that became a hit thanks to its pop melodies, pulsing rhythms and razor-sharp cultural insight.The album attracted widespread critical acclaim and support from the likes of Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos and BBC Radio One’s Jack Saunders and led to the band recording a live session for BBC Radio 1 at its Maida Vale studios.Shortly after the album’s release, The Vegan Leather won Best Live Act at the

Franz Ferdinand Jack Saunders Alex Kapranos song record band Celebrity

James Chance launches GoFundMe for help with “personal health issues and the COVID situation”

here.Musicians supporting Chance and Taylor’s new fund include Franz Ferdinand‘s Alex Kapranos, who tweeted: “James Chance has been a huge inspiration to us as a band. He guested with us on the [Colbert show] in 2018 for a memorable performance.

Franz Ferdinand Alex Kapranos performer 2020 band and

Alex Kapranos shares new Clara Luciani duet ‘Summer Wine’ and tells us what’s next for Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos tells NME about his new duet with acclaimed French singer-songwriter Clara Luciana – a cover of Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood‘s swooning classic ‘Summer Wine’.“It felt like a world that was very far removed from the one I was used to, stuck inside in lockdown rainy Scotland. It was a soundscape to a landscape that I wasn’t experiencing.”Lord knows we could all use a little bit of that at the moment.

Franz Ferdinand Nancy Sinatra Alex Kapranos France Scotland Indie song Love Music and

Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos and Clara Luciani are teasing a collaboration together

Franz Ferdinand‘s Alex Kapranos and Clara Luciani look set to debut their new collaboration this week.The two artists have been teasing their new project on social media in the past few days, with both uploading the same picture of the two of them together on Instagram on Saturday (July 25).Kapranos’ caption read “I will give to you Summer Wine”, while Luciani’s read the same but in French — hinting at the title of their first collaborative song release. I will give to you Summer Wine @jesuisclaralucianiA post shared by Alex Kapranos (@alkapranos) on Jul 25, 2020 at 9:00am PDTThe phrase is also a line in Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood’s ‘Summer Wine’, which was released in 1967.

Franz Ferdinand Nancy Sinatra Alex Kapranos Indie social song 2020 and

Alex Kapranos: Last News

Alex Kapranos celebrates the 20th anniversary of Franz Ferdinand’s debut album: “Don’t be afraid to dance”

All news where Alex Kapranos is mentioned