Dream-pop heartbreakers Marie Franc pair raw, visceral lyricism with a nostalgic, ethereal haze. After cutting their teeth on Manchester’s indie circuit with their debut EP Birthday, the five-piece came-of-age with their brooding 2025 follow up Saturday Boy. Its sultry lead single “Loungewear” earned support from BBC Introducing, while the hazy, melancholic “Leave the Light On” cemented the band as ones to watch. Fresh off sold-out headline shows at the iconic Gullivers Manchester and Grayston Unity Halifax, Marie Franc are set to hit a string of major UK festivals next summer. Their live performances invite fans into their dream world, where frontwoman Rachel’s haunting vocals blend with smoky guitar riffs that have audiences yearning and dancing all at once. Channelling influences ranging from Mazzy Star to Palace, Marie Franc are sonic and visual storytellers who capture moments that feel lifted from a Super8 reel.