Franz Ferdinand on The Human Fear, fresh inspiration, and evolving while staying true to their sound

Franz Ferdinand sat down with Qobuz for an exclusive interview to discuss their latest album, The Human Fear. Over two decades after their explosive debut, the iconic Glasgow band remains a cornerstone of British indie rock, known for their sharp hooks, danceable grooves, and unmistakably addictive sound. In this honest conversation, frontman Alex Kapranos and bassist Bob Hardy reflect on their creative process, the balance between staying true to their signature style while also trying to push boundaries, and how they continue to find inspiration, whether from their early influences in the Glasgow scene or the ever-changing world around them. The pair dive deep into the journey behind The Human Fear, talking about the writing process and the ideas that shaped it. They also open up about the challenges of creating music today, how they connect with a new generation of listeners, and what keeps their spark alive after all these years. Listen to "The Human Fear" by Franz Ferdinand on Qobuz in 24-Bit Hi-Res now: https://open.qobuz.com/artist/53199 Additionally, the album is available for purchase here: https://www.qobuz.com/store-router/in... Released via Domino Recording #FranzFerdinand #Rock #Indie #PostPunk #Glasgow #Interview #Qobuz - English subtitles available Sous-titres français disponibles Deutsche Untertitel verfügbar - 00:00 Intro 00:08 Creative Process 02:34 Writing the new album 04:32 Evolving while remaining authentic 06:32 Considering the new generation 08:24 Inspirations from Glasgow 09:24 Inspirations today 10:18 Composition challenges 12:38 Outro 13:06 Truth or lie? - Follow Qobuz Facebook:   / qobuz   Instagram:   / qobuz   TikTok:   / qobuz   X: https://x.com/Qobuz Qobuz Club: https://community.qobuz.com/