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    Morning Becomes Eclectic

    FFS

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    Novena Carmel
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    DJ Eric J. Lawrence chats with the trio about how the collaboration came out and we hear a few exclusive live tracks.
    DJ Eric J. Lawrence chats with the trio about how the collaboration came out and we hear a few exclusive live tracks.
    Jun 9, 2015

    Alex Kapranos of acclaimed Scottish band Franz Ferdinand and brothers Ron & Russell Mael of legendary LA art rockers Sparks joined forces for a project called FFS. DJ Eric J. Lawrence chats with the trio about how the collaboration came out and we hear a few exclusive live tracks.

    Technical support:

    Interview engineer: Mario Diaz

    Tracks were recorded at The Premises

    Engineered and mixed by Michael Parker

    Tracklist

      Show Credits

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        Eric J. Lawrence

        KCRW DJ

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        Rachel Reynolds

        Producer, 'Morning Becomes Eclectic'

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        FFS

        supergroup formed by Franz Ferdinand and Sparks

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