Connect Music Festival

Franz Ferdinand, hailing from Glasgow, is renowned for merging rock and dance music. Their 2004 hit "Take Me Out" propelled them to fame, winning the Mercury Prize. They draw influence from post-punk bands and released notable albums like their debut "Franz Ferdinand" and "Tonight." With collaborations spanning artists like Jane Birkin, their style evolved to include dub and disco influences, while albums "You Could Have It So Much Better" and "Always Ascending" showcased their versatile sound. Their awards include Brit Awards and multiple Grammy nominations.

Future Islands, Baltimore-based synth-pop band, began as Art Lord & the Self-Portraits at ECU in 2003. Known for the 2014 hit "Seasons" on Letterman, they've collaborated with Debbie Harry and released albums like "Singles" and "The Far Field."

K&D, pioneers from Vienna, fused 80s cosmic dance with hip hop, rare groove, dub, and new wave. Known for reshaping the techno scene in the '90s.

Confidence Man, known for invigorating dance-pop akin to Donna Summer meets house music, has dazzled festivals globally including Glastonbury & Primavera Sound. Members: Janet Planet, Sugar Bones, Clarence McGuffie, Reggie Goodchild.

Primal Scream, formed by Bobby Gillespie, evolved from '80s indie pop to groundbreaking creators of the '91 album Screamadelica, blending techno with rock. Known for constant genre shifts, they've won the Mercury Prize and collaborated with Andrew Weatherall and Jimmy Miller.