Nation of Language
- Freitag, september 25
- 20:00-23:00
- Théâtre Beanfield 2490 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, H3J 1N5, Kanada
Info
Nation of Language land in Montréal on September 26, 2026 at Théâtre Beanfield with a set built on synths that glow cold and clear, basslines that lock into a steady pulse, and Ian Devaney’s voice cutting through with a calm intensity. The New York trio has carved a space between synth-pop and post-punk, drawing on an ’80s palette without leaning on retro tricks. From Introduction, Presence through A Way Forward and Strange Disciple, their writing has tightened around lean hooks and a steady sense of push and pull. On stage, they stretch those melodies, letting repetition build tension before breaking into songs that feel both inward and ready to move.
Sharing the bill, Anika brings a stark, dub‑tinged post‑punk that leaves room for silence and echo. Based between Berlin and the UK, she works with slow, minimal rhythms and a spoken‑sung delivery that keeps the focus on words and texture. Early collaborations with Geoff Barrow and the Beak> crew set her tone: cool, saturated, a little detached. With the solo album Change, she nudged toward more melodic shapes while staying close to that hypnotic framework. Live, her tracks drift and throb, trading big gestures for a tight, nocturnal groove that pairs naturally with Nation of Language’s electronic songwriting.
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Théâtre Beanfield
2490 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, H3J 1N5, Kanada