James Francis

A wasted youth is better by far than a wise and productive old age.

[James Francis @frannieman]

@ComeBackFS @Fightstarmusic @CharlieSimpson @Dan_Haigh @AlexWestaway 20 years! As much as I’d love another Fightstar gig or even an album I think all hope is gone with the way President have taken off. But they are great and I’m glad to see the main man finally getting some serious recognition

[Emma @WhatTheForkAVFC]

Unai Emery i love you.

What a manager we have. 💜💙

[James Francis @frannieman]

@OhMyEmz Enter Shikari and Bilmuri dropping same day is 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[James Francis @frannieman]

@DJNathyB Attack On Titan and Demon Slayer were my first two. Both class

[James Francis @frannieman]

@WrestlingMark16 Totally ready to bin Triller as this is a no brainer but are the AEW ppvs accessible live?

[James Francis @frannieman]

@DJNathyB Yes mate. Probably my favourite PS5 game

[Aston Villa @AVFCOfficial]

"John McGinn in three words..." 👀

What would you go for, Villans?

Part Two of McGinn: The Story So Far is out now on VillaTV, YouTube and X 📺

[James Francis @frannieman]

@supersisi Donald Duck: Lucky Dime Caper. First console game I ever played

[James Francis @frannieman]

@Steve_UK77 Where did you get this from? Been after a Saturn for a while

[James Francis @frannieman]

@TookTimbo

[James Francis @frannieman]

@AEW It’s giving

[James Francis @frannieman]

@SilverNumber1 Call it “DEERC”

[James Francis @frannieman]

Hey @grok, who was the most famous person to visit this profile? It doesn't need to be a mutual, don't tag them, just say who it was.

[James Francis @frannieman]

@yandhiisntreal @Caddicarus I feel this is channeling the spirit of Dalmatians 3, Snow White and many other classics

[James Francis @frannieman]

@OhMyEmz Anything for one more Young Guns album

[Rock Sound @rocksound]

PRESIDENT, Download Festival 2025

REVIEW: Nobody could have predicted just how quickly the neon glow of PRESIDENT would enrapture the rock world, but every move so far has been pitch-perfect. From the curious teasers to the two brilliant songs unleashed in the build-up to this, their first-ever live rally, it has equated to a crowd overflowing by at least 20 deep vying for a peek inside the Dogtooth Stage. The atmosphere is unique; curiosity and deep expectation hang heavy in the air, all waiting to see if putting their faith in the unknown will pay off.
But the moment PRESIDENT takes up position on the lectern centre-stage and raises their arms to the air as a razor-sharp ‘Fearless’ kicks in, it's clear that we are watching a phenomenon unfold right before our eyes.
On the band's recorded material, an underlying sense of dread and mystery pulsates, thanks in part to the dense production. However, in the live setting, that is replaced by a raw blend of beauty and brutality. Their voice is utterly stunning, hitting heady heights of euphoria before crashing down into the depths via guttural screams, all made to feel truly discomforting thanks to the way that mask sits on their face. Uncanny yet inhuman.
As for the output being heard for the first time, the future looks even brighter. The choruses are immaculate, as are the debauched breakdowns that hit like a freight train, whilst the electronics that bubble and throb feel akin to the intricate genius of Bicep, crossing even more streams than have already been conquered.
However, the real mark of just how much this fascinating project has connected is the sing-along that accompanies ‘In The Name Of The Father’, hitting the sort of volume that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
Between the intrigue and discourse, the endless wondering of what this could all mean and where it might be heading, what truly matters here is the music. That is what will endure and what will live on no matter what. And based on the adoration that’s reverberating around this tent at the first time of asking, it feels like something truly special is stirring.
So, are you in?

✏️ Jack Rogers
📷 Adam Rossi

[James Francis @frannieman]

@tehTrunk @T_I_F_G We were blessed to be around to witness the greatness of Castolo. Generational talent

[James Francis @frannieman]

@VillaTil1Die Bumped into Carew, Reo Coker and Cuellar in the Bullring. Asked Carew & Cuellar for a picture as Reo Coker was on his phone. Carew told him to get off his phone and get in the picture 😂

[James Francis @frannieman]

@KingRicochet

[James Francis @frannieman]

@BiteYourBrum If you have ever listened to anything he has made, Busted, Fightstar or solo you know it’s absolutely him. Never been more sure of anything in my life 😂