Fran Leaving Deluxe Bundle Indie Music and drummer Shiraz Bhatti —

and drummer Shiraz Bhatti — were all graduates of Chicago’s rich DIY scene who came together around their love of Wire

and unveils the hypocrisy

Recorded straight to tape Dougie approached this record as it came to him

and keep moving

Back in print for the first time in 5 years

Fran Leaving Deluxe Bundle Indie Music and drummer Shiraz Bhatti —Leaving, the sophomore album from Fran, finds the band at a crossroads of loss and possibility, forged through Maria Jacobsens preoccupation with the climate crisis as well as newfound contemplation of the intertwined nature of theology and religion. Theres an overarching spirit of home that overlays these heavy themes, however, and both gently intentional and evocative, her deliberate musings convey a type of music that feels tactile to the touch. On