FFS was a supergroup formed by Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand and American art rock band Sparks. Their formation was announced on 9 March 2015, but the two bands had been recording since at least the mid-2000s. The group's eponymous debut studio album was recorded in late 2014 and released through the Domino Recording Company in the UK on 8 June and in the US on 9 June 2015.
FFS performing in 2015 at the Albert Hall in Manchester. From left to right: McCarthy, Russell Mael, Kapranos, Ron Mael (foreground), Thomson, Hardy (background).
Franz Ferdinand are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The band's original line-up was composed of Alex Kapranos, Nick McCarthy, Bob Hardy and Paul Thomson. Julian Corrie and Dino Bardot joined the band in 2017 after McCarthy left during the previous year, and Audrey Tait joined the band after Thomson left in 2021. The band is one of the more popular post-punk revival bands, garnering multiple UK top 20 hits. They have been nominated for several Grammy Awards and have received two Brit Awards—winning one for Best British Group—as well as one NME Award.
Franz Ferdinand performing live in 2018. From left to right: Bardot, Corrie, Kapranos, Thomson and Hardy
The Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria inspired the band's name.
The band performing in 2004
Franz Ferdinand performing live in Dundee, Scotland in 2006
