Fran (band)

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Fran is an American indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois.

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Career

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

Discography

Studio albums

EP

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