Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos launches new six-part radio series
nme.comFranz Ferdinand‘s Alex Kapranos has shared details of a new six-part radio series.In August, Kapranos will join Absolute Radio to host a new series that will run every Sunday night at 10pm from August 7.
The show will also see the singer being joined by special guests including Johnny Marr.A statement about the show said: “Alex will be bringing his encyclopedic knowledge of and eclectic taste in music to his own show, as well as anecdotes from over 20 years at the top of the UK indie music scene and insight from across the music world.“Alongside this you can expect the musician to be joined by a range of guests including Johnny Marr, The Cribs and Los Bitchos.”Speaking about the new show, Kapranos said: “I’m happy to say that Absolute Radio have invited me in to take over on Sunday nights, play songs I love, and have a bit of a chat with musicians I like.
I can’t wait for you all to have a listen.”Paul Sylvester, Absolute Radio Content Director, added: “We are delighted that Alex will join the likes of Skin and Ronnie Wood in hosting his own Sunday night show on Absolute Radio.
He is a brilliant storyteller, has exquisite taste in music and we are sure the listeners will love his take on music both new and old.”Earlier this year, Franz Ferdinand announced a North American tour following the release of their greatest hits compilation, ‘Hits To The Head’.
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