For their new album, ‘Always Ascending’ – due 9th February – Franz Ferdinand have been taking inspiration from international pals.
“It does have a very French flavour,” frontman Alex Kapranos explains in the new issue of Dork, out Friday 19th January. “For us, it was important to look to Europe for inspiration.
“Right now I feel a greater bond with Europe than ever, and after making this record, I feel a deep bond with Paris too as it played a big part in making this album.”
It’s in no small part thanks to producer Phillipe Zdar, he adds: “I loved working with Phillipe. We bonded very quickly and closely, and I think we shared some similar attitude to making music, this understanding that you make music to make people feel something.”
Interview: Josh Williams
You can pre-order a copy of the new issue of Dork, out Friday, 19th January, here. Alternatively, you can subscribe and get every issue sent direct to your door. You know you want to!
“It does have a very French flavour,” frontman Alex Kapranos explains in the new issue of Dork, out Friday 19th January. “For us, it was important to look to Europe for inspiration.
“Right now I feel a greater bond with Europe than ever, and after making this record, I feel a deep bond with Paris too as it played a big part in making this album.”
It’s in no small part thanks to producer Phillipe Zdar, he adds: “I loved working with Phillipe. We bonded very quickly and closely, and I think we shared some similar attitude to making music, this understanding that you make music to make people feel something.”
Interview: Josh Williams
You can pre-order a copy of the new issue of Dork, out Friday, 19th January, here. Alternatively, you can subscribe and get every issue sent direct to your door. You know you want to!
