Nation of Language

1201 N. Frankford Ave,Philadelphia PA 19125

09 September, 2021

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Nation of Language Johnny Brenda's Presents 21+ Nation of Language Public Practice Nation of Language with Public Practice at Johnny Brenda's 8PM - Doors 9PM - Public Practice 10PM - Nation of Language NATION OF LANGUAGE Brooklyn-based synth auteurs Nation of Language entered 2020 as one of the most heralded new acts of recent memory, having only released a handful of singles but already earning high-praise from the likes of NME, FADER, Stereogum, Pitchfork, etc.. Now in 2021, they continue to turn heads having released one of the most critically acclaimed debut albums of last year ‘ Introduction, Presence’ ) and recent breakout single ‘A Different Kind of Life’. The band’s ability to blend the upbeat with a healthy dose of sardonic melancholy made it a staple on year-end ‘Best of 2020’ lists, led PASTE magazine to dub the album ‘The most exciting synth-pop debut in years’ , and landed the band major radio play from The BBC, KCRW, KEXP, SiriusXM and countless others. Inspired by the early new-wave and punk movements, the band quickly earned a reputation for delivering frenzied nights of unconventional bliss to rapt audiences, and established themselves as bright young stars emerging from a crowded NYC landscape. PUBLIC PRACTICE PUBLIC PRACTICE IS REANIMATING THE SPIRIT OF LATE ‘70S NEW YORK WITH THEIR INTOXICATING BRAND OF NO WAVE-TINGED DARK DISCO. THE BAND CAME IN HOT WITH THEIR PUNCHY BALANCE OF PUNK, FUNK, AND POP ON THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DISTANCE IS A MIRROR EP IN 2018, PAVING THE WAY FOR THEIR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FRESHMAN RECORD. NOW, AFTER A YEAR OF INTIMATE AND EXPERIMENTAL SONGWRITING IN THEIR HOME STUDIO, THEY HAVE FLESHED OUT THE ENERGETIC, PLAYFULLY OBLIQUE SOUND CAPTURED ON THEIR DEBUT FULL-LENGTH GENTLE GRIP. TOGETHER, THE FOURSOME CREATES BOLD, SLINKY RHYTHMS AND GROOVE-FILLED HOOKS THAT GET UNDER YOUR SKIN AND INTO YOUR DANCING SHOES. THE MUSICIANS’ UNIQUE CHEMISTRY AND APPROACH TO SONGWRITING IS PART OF WHAT MAKES THEIR WORLD SO INTRIGUING. MAGNETIC SINGER AND LYRICIST SAM YORK AND GUITARIST AND PRINCIPAL SONIC ARCHITECT VINCE MCCLELLAND, WHO WERE CREATIVE MUSIC PARTNERS FOR YEARS PRIOR TO PUBLIC PRACTICE’S FORMATION, COME TO THE TABLE WITH AN ANARCHIC PERSPECTIVE THAT AIMS TO ERADICATE CREATIVE BARRIERS BY CHALLENGING THE VERY IDEA OF WHAT A SONG CAN BE. PARADOXICALLY, DREW CITRON, ON BASS/VOCALS/SYNTH, AND DRUMMER/PRODUCER SCOTT ROSENTHAL ARE UNCANNILY ADEPT AT WORKING WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF CLASSIC POP STRUCTURES. BUT INSTEAD OF CLASHING, THESE CONTRASTING STYLES CHALLENGE AND COMPLEMENT ONE ANOTHER, RESULTING IN AN ALBUM FULL OF SPIRALING TENSIONS AND UNEXPECTED TURNS. Nation of Language Public Practice Nation of Language Public Practice Nation of Language Public Practice Live Music. Local Beer. Fresh Food. Fishtown, Philadelphia. Come visit us!