By now most US residents with internet access are well aware that the White House likes to use pop hits to promote their violent, white nationalistic nonsense on social media, even if the stars behind those pop hits never agreed to it., per Stereogum.
Franz Ferdinand were tapped by My Chemical Romance to open their NYC concert at Citi Field on August 9 and they’ve now announced US headline shows around that. separately, Brooklyn Vegan reported.
The band has also condemned the IDF for using “Take Me Out” in a video. (Consequence)
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While Franz Ferdinand may not have immediate Los Angeles dates announced, their classic rock sound has long resonated with the city’s discerning music scene. Fans who caught My Chemical Romance’s recent stadium shows might recall their energetic opening sets, hinting at the band’s continued appeal to a West Coast audience.
Last updated March 10, 2026.