Franz Ferdinand has unveiled the striking new single “Night or Day,” the latest taste of their upcoming album The Human Fear, slated for release on January 10, 2025 via Domino. Following the audaciously titled “Audacious,” this new track continues to showcase the band’s knack for fusing drama and style into their music.
The song is paired with a visually arresting black-and-white video, directed by the visionary Rianne White, who captures its sweeping emotional landscape. Shot on 16mm film, the video is a symphony of turbulent intensity and stark beauty. White explains, “This song emulates the turbulent, transcendent immensity of feelings that live and breathe within four walls. Born with Franz Ferdinand in their Scottish studio, ‘Night or Day’ was a powerful meeting of visual and sound. These are the storms we dance in!”
Alex Kapranos brings the band’s signature passion to his reflection on the song and its creative process: “Life may never be easy, but damn, we’ll make sure we live it up night or day. Night into day. The collaboration with Rianne White captured the Drama-Noir of where we recorded this and the rest of the LP. Storms shake the room, and the dark heart of Scotland beats strong.”
Filmed entirely on location at AYR Studios, “Night or Day” is an evocative blend of sound and vision, brimming with the tension and energy that define Franz Ferdinand’s work. With The Human Fear on the horizon, this release sets the stage for what promises to be another ambitious chapter in their catalog. See the premier of “night or day” tomorrow right HERE!