"Across That Fine Line" - Nation of Language (you need to hear this!)

Photo credit - Piper Ferguson

One of my favorite (newer) musical discoveries is the Brooklyn post-punk/new wave band, Nation of Language. Think of The National crossed with something New Order/Joy Division-inspired, and you would have them.

My favorite track off their sophomore album "A Way Forward" - which was just released! - is "Across That Fine Line." Listen to it and see if you aren't hooked immediately:

On "A Way Forward!", the band nods toward the sounds of Kraftwerk and Neu!, and it's VERY easy to hear that in their music - with a uniquely 2021 twist. Honestly, it's been a minute since I've heard a good new post-punk band, so I'm happy I heard them this past year.

In 2022, they'll be headlining a tour of the EU. Dates below - if you live in the EU, see if you can catch them. COVID getting worse permitting:

Nation of Language Tour Dates:

01/10 - Cologne, DE @ YUCA [tickets]

01/11 - Antwerp, BE @ TRIX Bar [no pre-sale]

01/12 - Amsterdam, NE @ Paradisio [tickets]

01/14 - Hamburg, DE @ Turmzimmer [tickets]

01/15 - Copenhagen, DK @ Ideal Bar [tickets]

01/16 - Stockholm, SE @ Obaren [free]

01/17 - Oslo, NO @ Bla [tickets]

01/19 - Berlin, DE @ Lido [tickets]

01/20 - Zurich, CH @ Kater [tickets]

01/22 - Barcelona, ES @ Laut [tickets]

01/23 - Madrid, ES @ Sala El Sol [tickets]

01/25 - Paris, FR @ Supersonic [free]

01/27 - Leeds, UK @ Hyde Park Book Club [SOLD OUT]

01/28 - Glasgow, UK @ Broadcast [SOLD OUT]

01/29 - Dublin, IE @ The Grand Social [tickets]

01/30 - Manchester, UK @ YES Basement [SOLD OUT]

01/31 - London, UK @ Lafayette [SOLD OUT]

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