Franz Ferdinand edit the Guardian's G2 "When we were asked to edit G2, we were thrilled, but a bit surprised at the foolhardiness of a broadsheet allowing a daft pop group to take the reins. It reminded us of the Oz magazine trial and this discussion led us on to our first theme. The idea of an image on page three of G2 which would challenge readers' concepts of obscenity appealed to us."

Franz Ferdinand are, according to Russell Brown, "a kind of Brit art-school Strokes." They were given the editorial reins of the Guardian's G2 for April 19, and were lucky enough to end up with an edition overflowing with good articles. Check out the pieces on blogging (featuring Salam Pax), the Stairway to Hell that many rock musicians climb (ie. drugs, drink, death), and the decline of mythology in modern UK music.
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