Alex Kapranos @alkapranos Twitter profile

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

I just worked out how to pin a tweet. Happy Birthday Everyone! 🥳

Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

I get a lot of people asking for Birthday wishes on here, so I want to take this opportunity to wish you ALL a happy birthday now, whether it’s today or some time over the next 364 days, this is your birthday message: Happy Birthday! 🎉

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

I loved this gig. Chile has always made us feel extremely welcome.

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4 years

Estos sí eran de verdad: revive la histórica presentación de Franz Ferdinand en el Festival de Viña 2006

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2 years

I enjoyed having a chat with the @BOGUMMY and @dianasilvers13 at the @celineofficial show at the @PalaisdeTokyo . Hedi always puts on amazing show and brings together good people.

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2 years

보거미랑 같이 ��기 나누는 분은 @Franz_Ferdinand 의 보컬 @alkapranos 님 이라고

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

I used to believe musicians should stay out of politics, but that was before this age of demagoguery. It is no longer possible to remain neutral. I love Brazil. I cannot ignore what is happening. Yes, I may piss off some fans, but I have to say: Anyone but him. #EleN ão

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

2 years

I’m thinking of all of my friends in #Chile who are going to vote tomorrow. I know you’re not going to vote for the poisonous right wing populist. But have a word with friends and family. You don’t want to go the same way as USA, UK, Brazil or Hungary. You deserve better.

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Alex Kapranos

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6 years

Eu costumava acreditar que músicos deveriam ficar fora da política, mas isso foi antes dessa era da demagogia. Não é mais possível permanecer neutro. Amo o Brasil e não posso ignorar o que está acontecendo. Sim, eu posso irritar alguns fãs, mas tenho que dizer: #EleN ão

Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

I used to believe musicians should stay out of politics, but that was before this age of demagoguery. It is no longer possible to remain neutral. I love Brazil. I cannot ignore what is happening. Yes, I may piss off some fans, but I have to say: Anyone but him. #EleN ão

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

I really loved @madcoolfestival , but I fucking hate VIP areas or “golden circles” in front of the stage. The kind of P. who consider themselves V.I. tend to be more into selfies than going nuts for a band. I’m not saying there isn’t a place for them. There is. It’s at the back.

saldelatarta

@saldelatarta

6 years

@alkapranos thank you for calling out the fucking VIP fence at Madcool. Thank you. 💪

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

This is not how I wanted to see the name of my band trending on Twitter #FranzFerdinand

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

3 years

Yes, congratulations @thisismaneskin . It was a great performance. Full of life and attitude.

Alice 👑

@La_Elisss

3 years

@alkapranos Yesssss! Rock and Roll never dies! Go @thisismaneskin

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Alex Kapranos

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2 years

México, me voy. Muchas gracias por tu generosidad y calidez. Mexico, I’m taking off. Thanks so much for your generosity and warmth.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

2 years

ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE ARE IT'S FUCKING "ARE" NOT IS! LOOK AT HOW FUCKING STUPID "IS" IS! (I like the USA, but this grammatical crap bends my banana.)

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

@egrolli I had to google you too, but I’m afraid nothing came up.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

3 years

Labels now often sign musicians based on their current statistics, rather than their potential: how well they perform on social media, rather than a stage or studio. How many likes they have amassed, rather than whether they like their music.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

7 years

I think I hate May more than Thatcher. Thatcher had vicious principles. May is just vicious. Devoid of any principle, but clawing at power.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

I get a lot of people asking for Birthday wishes on here, so I want to take this opportunity to wish you ALL a happy birthday now, whether it’s today or some time over the next 364 days, this is your birthday message: Happy Birthday! 🎉

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

2 years

We are cancelling our Russian shows that are scheduled for this summer. The only reason for this is the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian state.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

With a good teacher you don’t notice you’re learning, but a bad teacher can destroy your love for any subject.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

My heart breaks for Chile. I have met so many good people there over the many years we have been going. I’m thinking of you all now and sending my love and solidarity.

Mr. Bigotes ✊🏽  🚴

@cesarmoz

5 years

#ChileViolatesHumanRights @alkapranos

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

@PauliVasquezA We are very different types of frontman

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

Fucking wedding can fuck right off.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

Gracias #CoronaCapital2019 ! One of my favourite ever gigs. I shall recall it on my deathbed and summon a smile.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

What a wonderful way to finish two and a half years of touring. Thank you to everyone who supported us over all this time.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

Someone asked me if I was a “creative”. What the fuck does that mean? I’m not an adjective. I’m a noun. Sometimes an adjective-noun, even an adverb-adjective-noun, but always a noun. Did he mean creator? I’m a creatively creative creator. Happy now you prickly pricky prick?

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

1 year

Very sad to hear of the death of Andy Rourke. He was a huge inspiration. Nobody else played like him. Those melodies that wove in and out of the singing, guitar and drums brought me so much joy, like satisfying puzzles communicating the complexity of life.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

@B0bHardy Slayed that fear monster

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

Thanks to the #NHS & staff of UCL hospital who effortlessly saved my life as I ballooned from another allergy attack last night. I know I always go on about it, but the #NHS is an incredible institution those of us lucky enough to have access to should cherish & preserve.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

Gracias argentina. Sentí tu amor esta noche.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

You think you’re the guy from #FranzFerdinand ! Of everything I’ve had shouted at me in the street over the years, this, from earlier today, could well be my favourite.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

1 year

Very sad to hear Wilko Johnson has died. His unique, wired playing & stage presence thrilled & inspired many guitarists, myself included. When I interviewed him a few years ago, he was bright, thoughtful & an astonishing story teller. His presence will be felt for many more years

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

STOP!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hammer Time

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

3 years

Thanks for all of the birthday wishes everyone!

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

You know the answer is Pulp Everyone knows that

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

If you need to see me every hour, then I suppose this is the account for you.

Alex Kapranos Every Hour

@KapranosHour

5 years

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

I totally agree. Bands that do paid meet and greets sicken me. I like to come out and meet the fans after a show, but I do it because I want to, not because I want more of their cash.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

Question for fans: #Outsiders is a song we love to play live. It seems to be popular when we play it too. It evolved quite radically over the years. Would you be interested in a recorded version that was more like the live version? If so, what elements of it live do you like?

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

Thank you for all the birthday wishes everyone. Quite overwhelming. I can assure you that I am having a truly wonderful day of celebration and look barely a day older.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

2 years

Imagine if all musicians simultaneously took their music off a platform until they were paid a fair royalty. That could be quite effective.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

7 years

Scotland... What the FUCK are you doing, voting Tory? Are you INSANE????

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

If my teachers had had guns, they'd have shot me before the end of third year.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

Yappy New Hair

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

7 years

Don't worry. We're just chilling out in Sarajevo. About to go cruising in an open topped car.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

I'm not offended by your awful taste.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

If you are against the anti-Fascists, doesn’t that make you pro-Fascist?

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

Hey @jujusonymusic さん、ミュージックステーショ��で通訳して頂いて有難うございます #M ステ

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

2 years

Drunk people are so boring when you’re sober.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

We’re going to have a party. You are all invited.

Tim Burgess

@Tim_Burgess

4 years

Tuesday March 24th: @Franz_Ferdinand album listening party. Hosted by the band themselves. Big thanks to @alkapranos for sorting. Meet us on twitter. Play or stream the album at 10pm. Ask questions, follow the tweets, join in

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Alex Kapranos

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6 years

I am enjoying being in #Mexico immensely.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

Yeah, it’s the book what Hitler rote.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

If only you could do this with human relationships.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

1 year

You know, you don’t HAVE to do that autotune thing to your voice. Just because a lot of others are doing it, it doesn’t mean you need to. Sometimes keeping up with a trend is a bit embarrassing.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

Apart from the terrible accent

Josué Peña

@JosuemartinP

4 years

@alkapranos The best way to say hi to the mexicans: ”¿Cómo están cabrones?”

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

RIP Anthony Bourdain. I read and loved Kitchen Confidential while I was working as a chef at Groucho St Jude in Glasgow. It was the first book since Down & Out In Paris & London that captured some of the intensity, danger and excitement of life in a kitchen.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

Well, #Mexico ... That was a perfect evening. Thank you.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

Hey Everyone. Today I am celebrating my 27th Bathday. Thanks for all the greetings and well-wishes. I'm glad I could share it with you all.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

3 years

Партия жуликов и воров

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

7 years

Thinking of my friends in Mexico

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

Aye, verry merry berries to you all.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

So happy to be back in Mexico finally. I told you we were coming.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

If you’ve always thought hell is other people, just wait until they bring their children round.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

This Duolingo bird is always looking at me in a judgemental way, just because I’ve been away doing my own thing for a while.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

2 years

Succinct and true. I’ve always had a problem with the idea of “guilty pleasures” in music. I don’t feel guilty about listening to any music that brings me pleasure.

Tim Burgess

@Tim_Burgess

4 years

The music you like isn’t shit

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

Te amamos #Santiago de #Chile

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

2 years

I don’t know why, but sometimes when I come back from the pub, my keys don’t fit the lock as they should.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

2 years

Very sad to hear the news about Taylor Hawkins. Always such a charming, generous and positive guy.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

Several times on this tour, I've been made fun of because I have an old iPhone. Remember, it's not the model that counts, but how you use it to squander the precious hours of your life.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

I always presumed he was a fan of the band, but who’s going to break it to him that he’s not following the real Twitter account?

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

Why is it cold in Mexico? Obviously I miss Scotland, but I don’t want to be reminded of Glasgow by experiencing its weather in Monterrey.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

3 years

I once wrote a Christmas song about how much I hate Christmas songs, but I hate Christmas songs so much, I decided it was better not to record it and add another to the Canon. Fucking humbug, ya cuntz.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

I guess that @DaftLimmy doesn’t have the international recognition I presumed he had, judging some of these replies. So, to be mundanely clear: this is in no way an endorsement or RA or his behaviour, but the opposite. (Oh, and Limmy, apologies for pinching your patter)

Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

Had the pleasure of meeting Ryan Adams at a charity do once. He was surprisingly down to earth, and VERY funny.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

3 years

Thank fuck for that.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

So happy to be here in Edinburgh to play tomorrow night. Never fails to knock my breath away when I see that dramatic skyline after all these years. One of the true great cities of Europe.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

I just want to say thank you to everyone who passes letters on to us after gigs. I don't have the opportunity to reply to you all, but they never fail to touch me. So often there are deep and personal stories about how our music has had an impact on your lives. Yes, thank you.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

3 years

The Italians gave a great performance.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

Learning English as a foreign language must be a nightmare. Those tenses! eg: What is it I have done? Did I get a doing or didn’t I? I don’t remember, do I?

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

3 years

While things are being sorted out, can we now have an end to Covid and Brexit, independence for Scotland and heavy rotation for my band on all international radio stations?

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

7 years

Madrid government fucking up the Catalonia situation in full riot gear. Let them vote.

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Alex Kapranos

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4 years

Nice to see we're number 1 in the charts again, 16 years after it was released.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

10 years

Taking my Delorian for a spin to 1955. http://t.co/4tZuALd0F6

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

7 years

Happy New Year! Thanks for all the love for the music. Look forward to sharing the new songs with you in 2017.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

10 months

Very sad to hear about Jane Birkin dying. She was a true icon, but also charming sensitive and funny. To be able to perform and record with her was a total honour. I last saw her perform at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris a year ago and she was still as magical as ever.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

7 years

I love hating stuff. Especially stuff I hate.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

3 years

I hope I never have to hug another stranger or vague acquaintance ever again in my life.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

Merry Christmas one and all.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

6 years

I didn't talk politics. I talked about compassion. The simple idea that in a civilisation, we care for the weak in our society whether they are rich or not.

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@El_Savante

6 years

@alkapranos Why did you insert politics into your show(s)? Although brief last night, it only alienates, if only few, fans. Unprofessional.😞

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

You can’t speak out against systemic racism, but stay quiet about anti-semitism.

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@alkapranos

2 years

The UK is fucked isn’t it?

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@alkapranos

4 years

Me at 20

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

Farewell, my friend.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

Merry Verry Cherry

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

1 year

Thanks Alex. This personal message will make this special day extra special.

Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

I just worked out how to pin a tweet. Happy Birthday Everyone! 🥳

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

5 years

I’m really enjoying Singapore. Amazing food, lovely people and crazy futuristic architecture.

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@alkapranos

3 years

I was about to be really bitchy about another band, but resisted. I’m such a good guy.

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@alkapranos

2 years

The anti-vaccine podcast isn’t the real problem. The exploitation of artists is the real problem.

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

8 years

I have been the face of the Wikipedia Duffle Coat entry for around a decade #indieamnesty

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@alkapranos

7 years

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NME

@NME

7 years

. @JustinBieber 's 10 best songs

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@alkapranos

3 years

When did people start speaking “their truth” rather than “the truth”?

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@alkapranos

4 years

Pretty much ready #timstwitterlisteningparty

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Alex Kapranos

@alkapranos

4 years

Hi @aberdeenuni . I’ve just found a library book I borrowed 30 years ago. What’s the best way to return it to you? Also, how much of a mortgage will I need to take out to pay the fine?

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Alex Kapranos

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2 years

My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine and I unequivocally condemn the invasion by the Russian state.

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