Skunk Anansie with Franz Ferdinand, Planet Funk, and more

Franz Ferdinand, from Glasgow, blend rock and dance music with wry sophistication. Known for hits like "Take Me Out," they won the Mercury Prize and Brit Awards. Collaborators include Sparks and Jane Birkin. Their style mixes post-punk and disco influences, evolving with each album to remain a top act in the U.K. music scene.

Italian dance music icons Planet Funk formed in 1999, blending Souled Out! and Kamasutra. Known for hits like "Chase the Sun" and the gold-certified album "Non Zero Sumness," they've earned accolades at the Italian Music Awards. After a brief hiatus, they returned with "The Great Shake" and released remastered greatest hits in 2020.

Kasabian, a renowned UK band known for lively shows and hits, draws from 1950s street art influences. From Leicester, they're famous for energetic music and notable for large local gigs.

British alternative band Skunk Anansie, known for their clit-rock style blending metal and Black feminist rage, formed in 1994. Renowned for hits like "Selling Jesus," they have a dynamic sound captured in albums like Paranoid and Sunburnt, Stoosh, and Post Orgasmic Chill. Skin, Cass, Ace, and Mark Richardson have delivered electrifying performances worldwide. After a 2001 breakup, they reunited in 2009, releasing Wonderlustre and Black Traffic. Hits like "You Saved Me" featured in films like Sucker Punch, showcasing their cultural impact.