It must have been difficult for a band comprised of two English and two Swedish women to survive lockdown in two different countries, but Jen, Fanny, Zoe and Lex of The Franklys came through it intact and have at last come out of it with a second album, a mere six tears after their stunning debut Are You Listening? dropped. To say it’s been ‘long awaited’ by a legion of fans is a considerable understatement. But now Dogma is here, there’s plenty to be overjoyed about, even though the joy has been tempered with the news that no sooner has it hit the racks than the quartet has decided to put itself on hold for the foreseeable future, and with no definite plans to come back. This is bad news for a scene that has already missed them so much since the pandemic decimated live music, and even worse news for the rooms full of people that will miss their dynamic, compelling stage presence in 2023 and possibly beyond. Continue reading The Franklys: Dogma – album of the month