The Fratellis have entered that awkward career midpoint for bands, where the tension between doing what comes easy to them and trying to expand their musical palette causes inevitable problems. In The Fratellis’ case, what comes easy to them is…
Interview: Jon Fratelli
Countless songs have “Do do do” hooks. “Chelsea Dagger”’s is one of the most infectious. The song by The Fratellis, which charmed listeners with its panache in 2006, was adopted as a sports anthem after it climbed the UK charts.…
Album Review: The Fratellis – “In Your Own Sweet Time”
Back in 2006, Glasgow indie rockers The Fratellis hoped to launch off the back of The Libertines and Arctic Monkeys into a new British Invasion for the early 2000s. Their great hope was Costello Music, released to much acclaim in…
Music News: The Fratellis Release “Baby Don’t You Lie to Me” Video
Scottish rock band The Fratellis released their video for “Baby Don’t You Lie to Me” this past Friday on their social channels and through their fan newsletter. This second single and follow up to “Me and the Devil” comes to…
Music News: The Fratellis Announce New Album ‘Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied’ and New Single “Me and the Devil”
On Monday morning, The Fratellis announced their fourth studio album Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied in a YouTube video blasted out to their newsletter subscribers. The Scottish band, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Jon Fratelli (John Lawler), bass guitarist Barry Fratelli (Barry Wallace),…