FRANZ FERDINAND RELEASE NEW SINGLES ‘BUILD IT UP’ and ‘HOOKED’
The Band Release single featuring new versions of “Build It Up” (ft. Johnny Marr) and “Hooked” (Live at Glasgow Barrowlands ft. Master Peace)
On tour in the US this September
Ahead of their Glastonbury appearance later this week, Franz Ferdinand have today shared a new single featuring different versions of two tracks included on their recent much-acclaimed seventh album, The Human Fear, which was released on Domino in January of this year.
The single includes “Build It Up” featuring Johnny Marr on guitar and a live version of “Hooked,” recorded at Glasgow’s Barrowlands featuring Master Peace, who joined the band on their recent U.K. tour.
Having initially performed “Build It Up” with Johnny for a recent Amazon Music Live – City Sessions, this new single version was subsequently studio recorded.
“Johnny is an inspiration. Literally. I sat in my bedroom as a teenager trying to work out how to play his melodies. To hear his distinctive playing on our song is glorious. He’s elevated it in that way only he can.” – Alex Kapranos
Listen to “Build It Up’ (ft. Johnny Marr)” & “Hooked” (live ft. Master Peace) HERE.
Watch the “Hooked’ (ft. Master Peace)” live video HERE.
Additionally, the band recently joined Jools Holland on Later…, their sixth (seventh if you include their FFS slot with Sparks) appearance on the show, to perform “Audacious” and “Night or Day.”
Finally, after a few months of touring The Human Fear, which has seen the band play sold-out headline shows in North and South America and a two night sell out at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, they recently announced a further UK tour in 2026, including a return to the Brixton Academy. This summer also sees them play extensively across the festivals of Europe before heading back to the US for a round of touring in September and then closing out the year with dates in Australia and Japan. The current full list of shows is as follows:
June 25 – The Fire Station – SUNDERLAND, UK
June 27 – Glastonbury Festival – PILTON, UK
July 1 – Les Nuits de Fourviere – LYON, FR
July 2 – Festival Pause Guitare – ALBI, FR
July 3 – La Plage de l’Hotel Amour – NICE, FR
July 5 – Musiques en Stock – SCIONZIER, FR
July 7 – Les Nuits d’Istres – ISTRES, FR
July 9 – Zuiderparktheater – DEN HAAG, NL
July 11 – Bospop – WEERT, NL
July 12 – Decibulles – NEUVE-EGLISE, FR
July 13 – Tivolivredenburg Grote Zaal – UTRECHT, NL
July 18 – Gurtenfestival – BERN, CH
July 20 – Valley Of The Arts Festival – KAPOICS, HU
July 25 – Forest Festival – COUNTY LAOIS, IE
July 26 – Tramlines – SHEFFIELD, UK
July 27 – Truck Festival – OXFORD, US
August 1 – Santander International Festival – CANTABRIA, ES
August 3 – Y Not Festival – DERBY, UK
August 8 – Sonorama Ribera – ARANDA DE DUERO, ES
August 10 – Boardmasters Festival – NEWQUAY, UK
August 13 – SWG3 Galvanizers Yard – GLASGOW, UK
August 15 – Cap Roig Festival – CALELLA DE PALAFRUGELL, ES
August 16 – Vodafone Paredes de Coura – PARADES DE COURA, PL
August 22 – Cooltural Fest – ALMEIRA, ES
August 24 – Festival du Roi Arthur – BREAL SOUS MONTFORT, FR
August 26 – Sulky Rock Festival – SARDINIA, IT
August 28 – AMA Music Festival – BASSANO DEL GRAPPA, IT
August 29 – Villa Torlonia – CESENA, IT
August 30 – Roma Summer Fest – ROME, IT
September 11 – Lycabettus Theatre – ATHENS, GR
September 13 – JJ Arena – ISTANBUL, TR
US TOUR
September 20 – The Joy Theater – NEW ORLEANS, LA
September 21 – Shaky Knees Festival – ATLANTA, GA
September 23 – The Ritz Ybor – TAMPA, FL
September 24 – House of Blues Orlando – ORLANDO, FL
September 26 – The National – RICHMOND, VA
September 27 – Oceans Calling – OCEAN CITY, MD
September 29 – Saint Andrew’s Hall – DETROIT, MI
September 30 – Roxian Theatre – PITTSBURG, PA
October 1 – Bogart’s – CINCINNATI, OH
October 3 – The Vogue Theatre – INDIANAPOLIS, IN
October 4 – The Sylvee – MADISON, WI
October 6 – Val Air Ballroom – WEST DES MOINES, IA
October 7 – The Admiral Theater – OMAHA, NE
October 9 – Minglewood Hall – MEMPHIS, TN
October 10 – Cannery Hall – NASHVILLE, TN
October 11 – Mercury Ballroom – LOUISVILLE, KY
November 9 – Inside Seaside – GDANSK, PL
November 14 – Corona Capital – MEXICO CITY, MX
November 26 – Red Hill Auditorium – PERTH, AU
November 28 – Live At The Gardens – MELBOURNE, AU
November 29 – Riverstage – BRISBANE, AU
December 2 – Anita’s Theatre – THIRROUL, AU
December 3 – Sydney Opera House Steps – SYDNEY, AU
December 5 – D’Marquee – SINGAPORE
December 7 – Clockenflap – HONG KONG
December 9 – Namba Hatch – OSAKA, JP
December 11 – Garden Theater – TOKYO, JP
December 13 – Coca-Cola Arena – DUBAI, UAE
2026
February 24 – LiveHouse – DUNDEE, UK
February 25 – O2 Academy – LEEDS, UK
February 27 – Academy – MANCHESTER, UK
February 28 – NX – NEWCASTLE, UK
March 2 – Rock City – NOTTINGHAM, UK
March 3 – UEA – NORWICH, UK
March 4 – Dome – BRIGHTON, UK
March 6 – O2 Institute – BIRMINGHAM, UK
March 7 – Beacon – BRISTOL, UK
March 8 – Great Hall – CARDIFF, UK
March 10 – Guildhall – PORTSMOUTH, UK
March 11 – Brixton Academy – LONDON, UK
March 23 – Le Transbordeur – LYON, FR
March 25 – L’Olympia – PARIS, FR
March 26 – L’Olympia – PARIS, FR
March 28 – The Hall – ZURICH, CH
March 29 – Gasometer – VIENNA, AT
March 31 – Zenith – MUNICH, DE
April 1 – Tempodrom – BERLIN, DE
April 3 – Forest National – BRUSSELS, BE
April 4 – Palladium – COLOGNE, DE
April 7 – L’Aeronef – LILLE, FR
April 8 – 013 Pompodium – TILBURG, NL
April 10 – Rockhal Box – LUXEMBOURG
April 11 – Jahrhunderhalle – FRANKFURT, DE
April 13 – La Carriere – NANTES, FR
April 14 – Le Bikini – TOULOUSE, FR
Tickets available via www.franzferdinand.com
