Daft Punk dismiss Third Twin link

Daft Punk has dismissed rumours that they are linked to the group The Third Twin.

The house music duo, who are made up of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, have denied reports that they are releasing music under the alternative name, after a Spanish music festival advertised the group and suggested a link between them.

A statement from Daft Punk's representatives said: "It has been brought to the attention of Daft Punk's management that the promoters for the Arenal Sound Festival in Spain have recently issued a press release in which they claim that a band called The Third Twin is 'directly connected' to Daft Punk.

"This is completely untrue. Recent press reports are based on rumours instead of facts. Daft Punk is in no way associated with The Third Twin and the promoters for the Arenal Sound Festival are promoting the show under false pretences."

The second Arenal Sound festival takes place in El Arenal di Burriana on August 4-11. The full lineup has yet to be announced.