Marie Franc Announce Single ‘Leave The Light On’ Ahead of Debut EP ‘Saturday Boy’
Manchester-based dream-pop outfit Marie Franc return with their new single, Leave The Light On — the second release from their upcoming debut EP Saturday Boy, out now. The track has officially dropped on all major streaming platforms on August 22nd, 2025, following an early spin on BBC Introducing Manchester.
Rooted in nostalgia, Leave The Light On explores the act of letting go, leaving behind something (or someone) that no longer serves you, while still feeling the ghost of its presence. It's a song about anticipation and yearning, inspired by the fragrant memory of a past lover that lingers in the air as you step into new love, new life.
Rising from the heart of Manchester’s vibrant indie scene, Marie Franc blends sultry guitar textures, hypnotic bass lines, and emotionally rich vocals into a sound that’s both intimate and expansive. ‘Leave The Light On’ deepens their signature mix of dream pop and soul-tinged indie, balancing vulnerability with a confident sense of style.
Their music has been described as “buttery warm but sharp as ice” — a fitting description for their ability to merge delicate, fire-flickering arrangements with the smoky charm of a late-night French jazz lounge. Led by soaring, kite-like vocals that are at once fearless and fragile, their sound carries a graceful undercurrent of soft soul and cinematic melancholy.
For fans of Alvvays, Lianne La Havas, Aldous Harding, and Drugdealer, Marie Franc channel influences from ‘90s shoegaze to modern alt-pop atmospherics, crafting immersive soundscapes with ease and authenticity.
Co-written by the band and produced in collaboration with Mike Duce (Lower Than Atlantis), the single was recorded between The Joplin House and Duce’s Kent studio, showcasing a confident evolution in the band’s sonic palette.
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Leave The Light On is out now, accompanied by a music video.
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