Franz Ferdinand release new versions of "Build It Up" (ft. Johnny Marr) and "Hooked" (ft. Master Peace Live)

Ahead of their Glastonbury appearance later this week, Franz Ferdinand have today shared a new single featuring different versions of two tracks included on their recent much-acclaimed seventh album, The Human Fear, which was released on Domino in January of this year. 

The single includes "Build It Up" featuring Johnny Marr on guitar and a live version of "Hooked", recorded at Glasgow’s Barrowlands featuring Master Peace, who joined the band on their recent U.K. tour. 

Having initially performed "Build It Up" with Johnny for a recent Amazon Music Live – City Sessions, this new single version was subsequently studio recorded. 

“Johnny is an inspiration. Literally. I sat in my bedroom as a teenager trying to work out how to play his melodies. To hear his distinctive playing on our song is glorious. He’s elevated it in that way only he can.” - Alex Kapranos 

Listen to "Build It Up (ft. Johnny Marr)" below:

Listen to "Hooked (ft. Master Peace)" below: 

Additionally, the band recently joined Jools Holland on Later…, their sixth (seventh if you include their FFS slot with Sparks) appearance on the show, to perform "Audacious" and "Night or Day".  

Finally, after a few months of touring The Human Fear, which has seen the band play sold-out headline shows in North and South America and a two night sell out at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, they recently announced a further U.K. tour in 2026, including a return to the Brixton Academy. 

This summer also sees them play extensively across the festivals of Europe before heading to the US, Australia and Japan before the end of the year. The current full list of shows is as follows: 

25.06.25 – The Fire Station – SUNDERLAND
27.06.25 – Glastonbury Festival – PILTON

01.07.25 – Les Nuits de Fourviere – LYON
02.07.25 – Festival Pause Guitare – ALBI, FR
03.07.25 – La Plage de l’Hotel Amour – NICE
05.07.25 – Musiques en Stock – SCIONZIER, FR
07.07.25 – Les Nuits d’Istres – ISTRES, FR
09.07.25 – Zuiderparktheater – DEN HAAG
11.07.25 – Bospop – WEERT, NL
12.07.25 – Decibulles – NEUVE-EGLISE, FR
13.07.25 - Tivolivredenburg Grote Zaal – UTRECHT
18.07.25 – Gurtenfestival – BERN
20.07.25 – Valley Of The Arts Festival – KAPOICS, HUNGARY
25.07.25 – Forest Festival – COUNTY LAOIS, IRL
26.07.25 – Tramlines – SHEFFIELD
27.07.25 – Truck Festival – OXFORD 

01.08.25 – Santander International Festival – CANTABRIA, ES
03.08.25 – Y Not Festival – DERBY
08.08.25 – Sonorama Ribera – ARANDA DE DUERO, ES
10.08.25 – Boardmasters Festival – NEWQUAY
13.08.25 – SWG3 Galvanizers Yard – GLASGOW
15.08.25 – Cap Roig Festival – CALELLA DE PALAFRUGELL, ES
16.08.25 - Vodafone Paredes de Coura – PARADES DE COURA, PL
22.08.25 – Cooltural Fest – ALMEIRA, ES
24.08.25 - Festival du Roi Arthur – BREAL SOUS MONTFORT, FR
26.08.25 – Sulky Rock Festival – SARDINIA
28.08.25 – AMA Music Festival – BASSANO DEL GRAPPA, IT
29.08.25 – Villa Torlonia – CESENA, IT
30.08.25 – Roma Summer Fest – ROME 

11.09.25 - Lycabettus Theatre – ATHENS
13.09.25 – JJ Arena – ISTANBUL 
20.09.25 – The Joy Theater – NEW ORLEANS, LA 
21.09.25 – Shaky Knees Festival – ATLANTA, GA 
23.09.25 – The Ritz Ybor – TAMPA, FL 
24.09.25 – House of Blues Orlando – ORLANDO, FL 
26.09.25 – The National – RICHMOND, VA 
27.09.25 – Oceans Calling – OCEAN CITY, MD 
29.09.25 – Saint Andrew’s Hall – DETROIT, MI 
30.09.25 – Roxian Theatre – PITTSBURG, PA  

1.10.25 – Bogart's – CINCINNATI, OH 
3.10.25 – The Vogue Theatre – INDIANAPOLIS, IN 
4.10.25 – The Sylvee – MADISON, WI 
6.10.25 – Val Air Ballroom – WEST DES MOINES, IA 
7.10.25 – The Admiral Theater – OMAHA, NE 
9.10.25 – Minglewood Hall – MEMPHIS, TN 
10.10.25 – Cannery Hall – NASHVILLE, TN 
11.10.25 – Mercury Ballroom – LOUISVILLE, KY  

09.11.25 – Inside Seaside – GDANSK
14.11.25 - Corona Capital - MEXICO CITY
26.11.25 – Red Hill Auditorium – PERTH
28.11.25 – Live At The Gardens – MELBOURNE
29.11.25 – Riverstage – BRISBANE 

02.12.25 – Anita’s Theatre – THIRROUL, AUS
03.12.25 – Sydney Opera House Steps – SYDNEY
07.12.25 - Clockenflap - HONG KONG
09.12.25 – Namba Hatch – OSAKA
11.12.25 – Garden Theater - TOKYO
13.12.25 - Coca-Cola Arena - DUBAI 

24.02.26 – LiveHouse – DUNDEE
25.02.26 – O2 Academy – LEEDS
27.02.26 – Academy – MANCHESTER
28.02.26 – NX – NEWCASTLE 

02.03.26 – Rock City – NOTTINGHAM
03.03.26 – UEA – NORWICH
04.03.26 – Dome – BRIGHTON
06.03.26 – O2 Institute – BIRMINGHAM
07.03.26 – Beacon – BRISTOL
08.03.26 – Great Hall – CARDIFF
10.03.26 – Guildhall – PORTSMOUTH
11.03.26 – Brixton Academy – LONDON
29.03.26 – Gasometer – VIENNA
31.03.26 – Zenith – MUNICH

01.04.26 – Tempodrom – BERLIN
03.04.26 – Forest National – BRUSSELS
04.04.26 – Palladium – COLOGNE
08.04.26 – 013 Pompodium – TILBURG
10.04.26 – Rockhal Box – LUXEMBOURG
11.04.26 – Jahrhunderhalle – FRANKFURT