Fran is an American indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois.
Career
editFrontwoman 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
editDiscography
editStudio 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.