Fran (band)
Fran is an American indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois.
Career[edit]
Frontwoman Maria Jacobson grew up interested in theater, however, became "fed up" with it after college. While in college, Jacobson purchased a guitar for herself to learn how to play while working at a repertory theater.[1] After graduating from college, Jacobson moved to Mexico where she taught English. While in Mexico, Jacobson began writing music.[1] Upon returning home from her career in Mexico, Jacobson decided to start a band.[2] In 2015, Jacobson and her band released their first EP, More Enough.[2] On September 17, 2019, Fran released the first single off their then upcoming debut album, titled "Company".[3] On October 15, Fran released the second single from the album, "So Surreal".[1][4] On November 5, Fran released the third single from the album, titled "In My Own Time".[5] Fran's debut album, A Private Picture, was released on November 15, 2019.[6][7] The album received positive reviews.[8][2][9][10]
Fran's second album, Leaving, was released in January 2023.
Band members[edit]
- Maria Jacobson (vocals)[11]
- Mike Altergott (guitar)[11]
- Atticus Lazenby (bassist-keyboardist)[11]
- Raul Cotaquispe (drums)[11]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
- A Private Picture (2019, Fire Talk)
- Leaving (2023, Fire Talk)
EP[edit]
- More Enough (2017, Lake Paradise)
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Helman, Peter (15 October 2019). "Fran – "So Surreal" Video". Stereogum. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ a b c Arroyo, Steven. "Fran: A Private Picture". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ "Fran "Company"". The Deli. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Gersten, Amanda. "Daily Dose: Fran, "So Surreal"". Paste. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Rettig, James (5 November 2019). "Fran – "In My Own Time"". Stereogum. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Hilton, Robin; Powers, Ann; Thompson, Stephen. "New Music Friday: Our Top 10 Albums Out On Nov. 15". NPR Music. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (14 November 2019). "Fran streaming debut album, on tour now, playing SXSW 2020". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Galil, Leor (15 November 2019). "On Fran's debut album, front woman Maria Jacobson claims her spot as one of Chicago's best emerging indie rockers". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Sacher, Andrew (15 November 2019). "Notable Releases of the Week (11/15)". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Edelstone, Steven. "Fran Tells the Truth on A Private Picture". Paste. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ a b c d Galil, Leor (10 January 2019). "Chicago's Fran provides an impeccable guide for indie rock". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2 January 2021.