Produced with Mark Ralph, who previously worked with them on their 2013 album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action, the new album of Franz Ferdinand showcases them at their most immediate, upbeat and life-affirming, unashamedly going for the pop-jugular in classic Franz style.

Recorded at AYR studios in Scotland, the 11-songs on The Human Fear all allude to some deep-set human fears and how overcoming and accepting these fears drives and defines our lives. It will be out on Friday 10 January 2025 on Domino. The first single is ‘Audacious’. This Is Pop? today’s song of the day is here for you.