Franz Ferdinand at Fillmore Minneapolis

To say that Franz Ferdinand was an instant hit is an understatement. Though they were a band for a few years before the success of their first hit, Darts of Pleasure, they immediately saw success when their second single, Take Me Out debuted. Shortly after, their debut self-titled studio album shook the world of indie rock entirely. Not only was it incredibly commercially successful, but it also had critics raving. To this day, it is largely credited as one of the best rock albums of its time. Now, the band is starting off their 2025 by releasing their sixth studio album and setting out on a worldwide tour to support it. Check them out when they come to The Fillmore in Minneapolis. You can get your tickets right now, so get going!

Although it’s still way too soon to tell, this might just be Franz Ferdinand’s year. To start off, their sixth studio album, The Human Fear is coming out on January 10th. It may be coming out in January, but it’s already one of the most anticipated albums of the entire year for many critics and fans alike. But that is far from all the band is getting up to; they have dozens of tour dates across the UK, Europe, and the United States to support the album’s release. It seems like we’re scheduled for a Franz Ferdinand takeover, so get ready. They’ll be headed to The Fillmore this April, so catch them before they’re gone.

Franz Ferdinand named themselves after the man whose assassination kickstarted World War I, and for good reason. They wanted their music to represent a similar series of events: their aim with their music is to leave the world fundamentally changed. And for fans of the band, they’ve done exactly that. Since the release of their debut album, they’ve consistently pleased both critics and fans with their post-punk revival vibes. Now, you can listen to their newest album when it comes out January 10th. And don’t forget about the tour! They’re headed to Minneapolis this spring, so make sure you snatch up those tickets.