More than two decades after the release of their classic self-titled debut, sharp-and-fancy Scottish post-punkers Franz Ferdinand remain a model of whomp-ass consistency. Not too many bands can combine smooth-suave with itchy-twichy like Franz Ferdinand, and they energetically intertwine those vibes on their new single “Night Or Die.” Franz Ferdinand already kicked off their album […]

After playing in iconic bands for decades, Kim Deal is going solo. Deal, formerly of the Pixies and currently of the Breeders, will release Nobody Loves You More, her first-ever solo album, later this week. She’s also getting ready to hit the road as a solo act for the first time ever. Today, she’s sharing […]

Over the summer, Third Man Records employees began sneaking a whole new Jack White album into customers’ bags, a collection of raw, ripping garage rock songs that found the former White Stripe revitalized and back on his bullshit. Eventually, that album got a proper release with the title No Name. I quite liked it. To […]