Tuna on Toast with Stryker TUNA ON TOAST with FRANZ FERDINAND - ALEX KAPRANOS
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Mar 5, 2025 
Alex Kapranos, the charismatic frontman of Franz Ferdinand, shares his journey from new fatherhood to the thrill of their upcoming 2025 album, 'The Human Fear.' He reflects on how fear can inspire creativity and recounts a pivotal karaoke moment that built his confidence on stage. The conversation includes fond memories of their first LA show and the unique sound that set them apart in 2004. Plus, he highlights fresh tracks from the new album and the importance of creating new music to keep the band's spirit alive.
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New Fatherhood Realities
- Alex hid in his bedroom to avoid noise while his one-year-old son ate dinner.
- He describes parenthood as the most uplifting and most exhausting experience simultaneously.
Fear Fuels Audacious Creativity
- Alex frames fear and anticipation as necessary ingredients for bold, creative acts.
- He says responding audaciously to fear can motivate artists and people to act despite uncertainty.
Keep Creating To Stay Alive
- Keep making new music to keep a band's present feeling alive.
- Use new songs to place older hits in a forward-moving context and avoid resenting the past.