Franz Ferdinand has officially announced their highly anticipated new studio album, The Human Fear, set for release on Friday, January 10th, 2025, through Domino. Produced in collaboration with Mark Ralph, known for his work on the band’s 2013 album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, The Human Fear promises to deliver the band’s signature upbeat, life-affirming sound while exploring themes of deep-seated human anxieties.

Alongside this exciting news, Franz Ferdinand has also released the first single from the album, titled “Audacious.” The track is accompanied by a visually striking music video directed by long-time collaborator Andy Knowles and filmed at Glasgow’s iconic Barrowlands.

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “AUDACIOUS” [BELOW]

Fans have been quick to express their excitement over the new track on YouTube. One user commented: “I was waiting for so long and it's finally happening!! My favorite band releasing new music!! Really, I love Franz Ferdinand so much!! I need to see them live!! Mexico loves FF!!” Another fan shared their thoughts, saying: “I absolutely love how their vibe hasn’t changed in 20+ years. I LOVE how you could tell me this song was from one of their first albums, and I’d believe you.”

The Human Fear was recorded at AYR Studios in Scotland, with its 11 tracks delving into human fears and how confronting them shapes our lives. Speaking about the album, frontman Alex Kapranos shared:

“Making this record was one of the most life-affirming experiences I’ve had, but it’s called The Human Fear. Fear reminds you that you're alive. I think we’re all addicted to the buzz it gives us. How we respond to it shows how we are human. So here’s a bunch of songs searching for the thrill of being human via fears. Not that you’d necessarily notice on first listen.”

Kapranos also described the single “Audacious” as a bold anthem: “It’s about having an audacious response when you feel the fabric of existence come undone around you. Peering over the edge into the eternity of non-existence and saying, ‘Aye! Not today, thank you!’”

U.K. & EU Tour Dates for Early 2025 Announced
In support of The Human Fear, Franz Ferdinand will embark on a short run of U.K. and EU headline shows in early 2025, following a series of South American dates alongside The Killers. The tour promises to deliver their high-energy performances in some of the most iconic venues.

Franz Ferdinand U.K. & EU Tour Dates 2024/2025:

• November 7, 2024 – Lima, Explanada del Parque de la Exposicion
• February 14, 2025 – Lisbon, Aula Magna
• February 24, 2025 – Berlin, Huxleys Neue Welt
• March 5, 2025 – London, Shepherds Bush Empire
• March 7, 2025 – Glasgow, Barrowlands

Tickets for the U.K. dates will go on fan pre-sale at 10am on September 19th and general sale at 10am on September 20th via www.franzferdinand.com.

Franz Ferdinand’s The Human Fear will be available on LP, Deluxe LP, CD, and Digital, and fans can pre-order the album.

Author: Adam Bailey

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