Franz Ferdinand are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 2002.
The band's original lineup was composed of Alex Kapranos (lead vocals and guitar, keyboard), Nick McCarthy (rhythm guitar, keyboards and backing vocals), Bob Hardy (bass guitar), and Paul Thomson (drums, percussion and backing vocals).
Julian Corrie (keyboards, synthesiser, guitar and backing vocals) joined the band in 2017 after McCarthy left during the previous year.
It celebrates artists and designers of vinyl record cover art.
In January Franz Ferdinand Shortlisted BBC Sound of 2004 Second Place.
In July 2009, Franz Ferdinand's "Take Me Out" was voted number 100 in Triple J Hottest 100 songs of all time.