Franz Ferdinand is a rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. The name inspired them because it implied a notion of sudden change. Their debut album, released in 2004, reached number three on the UK charts and won the Mercury Music Prize, propelling them onto the international stage, especially with the hit single Take Me Out. Their sixth album, The Human Fear (2025), delves into the power of fear, reminding us that it is fear that makes us feel alive and human. The band's musical influences range from Talking Heads and Gang of Four to Duran Duran and Wire.
