Nation of Language - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Nation of Language performing live at THING festival at Fort Worden in Port Townsend, Washington. Recorded August 28, 2022.
Songs:
Miranda
September Again
Automobile
The Grey Commute
Host: Morgan Chosnyk
KEXP Engineers: Julian Martlew & Matt Ogaz
Mixing & Mastering: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Alaia D’Alessandro & Kendall Rock
Director: Scott Holpainen
Editor: Jim Beckmann
www.nationoflanguage.com
kexp.org

[@chentequilichini7182]

im 60,... love that band! reminds me of the great days of music, of the 80s!! great music is making a come back! than you so much guys!! keep up the the great work, making magic happen!!

[@MARIANAMONTOYARAMIREZ]

21:05 when Aiden said "who are these people" it was hilarous for me because I'm Colombian and i love so hard this music, in fact, Nation of language is my favorite band nowdays. If you guys, read this, i want to tell you YOU CHANGED MY LIFE! and i'm so thankful for knew you in pandemic. In a country where you listen reggaeton music everywhere, this kind of music is magic and it comes to my soul, it's amazing, indescribable what i feel when i listen this songs. One day I'll see you in a live concert and i will cry while i dance too. I LOVE YOUR MUSIC, I LOVE YOUR ART!

[@robmiranda7120]

I’m an older guy and this is mind blowing it sounds just like the 80s did

[@stephenspackman5573]

It's true. There was OMD's Organisation. There was Depeche Mode until Vince left, then he gave us Yazoo for a while. And then I had to wait a long time for that itch to get scratched again.

[@ty-le5lv]

When i first heard these guys i had to check. I thought it was some 80s band i never heard of.😂

[@coylelw]

.... Echo & the Bunnymen...(:

[@grungestoryteller]

I already have a Human League album. Berlin too.

[@grungestoryteller]

I guess if you close your eyes 😂 jeeze is it just me or are people getting funnier looking?

[@nickrobinson8339]

Another older listener who has just been taken back to the 80s and John Peel sessions. 14 Iced Bears mixed with Depeche Mode, New Wave, and Flock of Seagulls and many others. A fantastic sound. I will be looking out for this band and buying their album.

[@shopkinsillystories5009]

A Flock of Seagulls/14 Iced Bears album now that would be a thing!

[@adambaker5370]

Gen X reporting in, lol. Yeah the first time I heard Nation of Language on Sirius XM, I thought, totally 80s wave sound! Then I saw how young they were, and my hope was restored for the future of all humankind. I've never heard of 14 Iced Bears...or maybe I did and didn't know the name. I'll check it out, thanks!

[@endezeichengrimm]

If you missed the 80's, here it is again.

[@j_m101]

How am I just now finding out about this band?!? What an amazing set.

[@danavalois5792]

One of the best things I have ever seen and heard. They are astounding. I am OBSESSED!

[@jules3971]

Wow. Love it! This Gen Xer can hear A-ha, OMD, Alphaville, and other 80s New Wave influences. September Again is a banger for sure!

[@-Ricky_Spanish-]

Same, I didn't expect to find a new band I enjoy so much at this age. They've really got something here. Sure maybe it's not totally original, but who cares, good is good.

[@liebo76]

Yes! Just discovered them and loving it!

[@nioc00]

Great stage presence, outstanding vocal, intelligent bass. As for keyboards... the whole package.

[@dazzlerby]

I'm blown away by them. Can't pick a fault, and you're right about the keys ;)

[@TheGreatKrystoff]

The technical difficulties in this performance are absolutely sublime. Such a relaxed performance in the pocket

[@fettaboyproductions6022]

If only every live performance was this clean .... get out of here with this fake tr/st

[@TheGreatKrystoff]

@@fettaboyproductions6022 You misunderstand me, this is a gloriously clean performance I was just referring to the fire alarm going off in the background and how they just powered through it unbothered and still vibing. I genuinely think it adds to the experience

[@johnmauricelecarre5150]

I’ve been obsessed with Nation of Language for the past 2 years. So good.

[@majortork9649]

Me too...i'm addicted....kkkk

[@suziegreer2969]

I just stumbled upon them at ACL fest yesterday. They are fantastic!!!!

[@jesusrios7119]

X3

[@martakrysiak96]

Yeaah,true

[@shaunkellison1761]

Touch grass, bro

[@dhellraisa]

First heard this band two days ago via this show. Have listened to September Again at least 10 times since. Nice discovery.

[@davidmarti4224]

May be I am crazy. But I have listened this amazing band at least 100 times! Brutal! Excellent Band!

[@oompaloompa76]

They’re just oozing with talent. Saw them this spring. Amazing group. Incredibly nice people. Beautiful 🤩

[@danfry909]

I love this set; man, that vocal performance is incredible. And the interview afterwards really shows how cool these guys are. Love it.

[@DylanReynolds]

Ugh they are so good. Thanks for featuring them again, KEXP!

[@joaopedromelo8198]

This Band makes me feel alive, there are awsome

[@lucianocosta1710]

this band is insane! they sound old and fresh at the same time, they are very talented and they look great. an incredible find in these times 🙏

[@ebojager]

Wow all this time wasted without ever knowing about this band. Love this, thank you!

[@michaelvandermeer5852]

One of the best set pieces i’ve seen. The mishaps only add to the vibes.

[@stefanhansen5882]

Super cool band! I just found them now. Wonderful!

[@tribulationsofawastedsociety]

Damn. You guys. I genuinely can't wait to listen to the album from start to finish. Everything you've put out so far has hit me like I cant even explain. I love you guys!

[@user-mi7oh7yf8u]

it's interesting how they carry darkwave and post punk. By the way, I like the content on your channel.

[@steveroy1]

Hands down my favorite show from last year. So much fun and energy.

[@The_SherSher]

Holy.......... Just when I fixate on a new (to me) band, like Wet Leg, I find another one and love that they even referenced them in this set. SO many familiar feels come back listening to this style of music, yet it is still fresh with their own signature. It's a fine line between nailing a previously established sound or genre and making it your own, or coming off like a cover band. Which they OBVIOUSLY aren't!! My goodness, I'm hitting that share button over and over because like DJ Morgan said, "Sharing is Caring!" Thank you everyone at KEXP and all of the bands, this is such an amazing time we live in and keep it coming!!

[@phillipwinston1957]

I cannot get enough. I feel 16 again and transported back to The Record Rack in Houston where music first taught me how to escape.

[@thecasualreviewer2148]

Strong vocals. That's rare these days.

[@John-mg2xz]

I love these guys!! seeing them in italy for a couple of weeks!!!

[@suziegreer2969]

I’m here after falling in love with them at ACL Fest!!! They were my favorite this weekend.

[@trentfarmer9862]

I'm only finding this band now.... how did I miss them.... this is amazing.

[@kittylandy1]

Smiths. Human League. Stranglers. There is a lot going on, but very simply rendered. Wow! I like it.

[@jjordyyall]

Nail on the head, his sounds really reminds me of Morrissey

[@realnutteruk1]

Echo and the Bunnymen... Teardrop Explodes too... but Human League was my first thought....

[@RedRocketProductions]

This is my favorite new band. So dang good. 😍

[@tanyaserrano3483]

I love the sound of the music and i love the piano

[@yeb6990]

Wow... just discovered this band. Amazing !!! Love "September Again" sooooo much :)

[@bodamian_bg]

Thanx, You Wonder Sorcerers! I'll take the freedom to feel invited, for on the 29th of August I was born.😁🥰..some time ago.. such a BEAUTIFUL MUSIC. Bravo!

[@mammaspore4071]

I absolutely adore your sound it blasts me right back to a time and place of innocence and the whole world was at my feet! ❤Thank you 🎉😊

[@pringlescan81]

Fantastic set! Love the new bassist, too!

[@joeafish]

Cool, saw them at Sultan Room in bk one random Tuesday night. Good times, happy for them. keep it going!

[@harry.mfowlie9368]

every gig i watch of these great musications are just class

[@bryanwilliams1288]

This band…wow! I’m already a huge fan of his Machinegum project, but this is something else entirely. What a sound and energy. Thank you!!!

[@dirkmostert3944]

The vocals🤯

[@pawelstachelek1695]

They sound interesting and intriguing. I like it. Great performance! 👍

[@mdfutbol]

Great Band, my son just asked "is this a new Morrissey song", and now Nation of Language have a new fan

[@blackgorr]

Amazing performance! 🖤

[@metaldetectorists76]

Not quite sure why KEXP broadcast this towards the end of August from their festival and then temporarily took it away. Nevermind: cracking live performance and thankyou KEXP for introducing me to another great band. Up the sonic eighties!!!!!

[@ewreck]

Looks like the took out the bell disruption of the original

[@kexp]

We re-edit video and master (occasionally remix) audio of all of our sessions.

[@Lorenzo-Quete]

So Incredible, love The singer, Magic bass and piano-sinth directy blows my mine. Genius working

[@nickclark6310]

my new favourite band,love it

[@austins.2495]

I love these guys!

[@dreamlogic1563]

He's been to the Dancing School of Future Islands

[@stuarthartley6824]

I’d not heard these before… loved it!❤

[@eyeofventure]

I love this band

[@COYWM2022]

Amazing gig in Manchester last night

[@tonyt303]

Very jel

[@StructuralAmbient]

Beautiful. ty

[@Iamolfactory23]

Mightily impressed am I

[@studionaranow]

Loving it!

[@turbotambourine]

First I'm seeing this band and I'm loving it!

[@yongjinnkim9207]

It's beautiful. It brings me some kind of....modern nostalgic...

[@rightbro]

Just found these guys on Wes Walllace u tube channel yesterday, I’m a fan now

[@EdgeAvl1212]

They played the Grey Eagle down the street from our house in Asheville, NC 11/08/23 and they killed it. Their show is in my top three of the year, including Vieux Farke Toure (also at the GE) and Peter Gabriel in Vancouver. They are that good, and the energy of their show is on another level. Maybe it is the influences of growing up in the 80s, but they are as good as any of those bands, and not derivative in any way. Keep on keeping on!

[@Cooleydad68]

Amazing!

[@thierryrault3951]

I didn't know this band. Great synth pop.

[@jonreidinger1579]

Straight! All day/ night.

[@gregorypellerin1]

THIS IS SICK

[@colorbay6488]

Harry Potter and his Synthpop made my day.. Big Thanks KEXP !!!

[@michaelheravi6427]

Greetings from South Africa!

[@x_Gyzmo]

Que pasadaa 🤯thnx KEXP

[@Rod1712]

That shirt with the mushroom drawing is really cool ❤

[@vy-organismo-comunitario]

want them for my birthday!! 🎂🎂

[@JJTMARQUES]

Great 🎉 Nice Voices, Nice sampler, Nice bassist.

[@deedopix]

Just amazing

[@Bluelightning23]

This music takes me back to the eighties

[@sacksengthavy3113]

great band

[@vigiboy21]

Sound `80😍 great... 👍🤗

[@carminativo]

Que hermoso esto por dios!!

[@vysohlidpetr]

So good!` so good....

[@Vorador666]

And another one amazing band discovered thanks to KEXP! Thank youuu

[@eugeneflynn]

it's amazing

[@GeorgeTresPelos]

Que gran selección de line-up del Corona Capital, gran descubrimiento el de Nation Of Language.

[@nooahchannel]

Nice. Did not knew that you exist, but now for sure i know.

[@maxenceluage]

The mix is so much better than the album ! Thank you KEXP. For an obscur reason, the vocal in the album is so drown in reverb and hidden by the rest. You're singing great man, don't cover it too much

[@2hff728]

Fire alarm hot 🔥

[@Nudiescorner]

COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL....FRREEEEEEZING!!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@user-xb7sc3tk8r]

Great!👍👍👍❤️

[@pratikpalchaudhuri8058]

Carry on for a long time .

[@rhysfranklin-vi6cx]

Fab set by NoL ... brilliant band with cracking tunes ❤

[@Genny-Zee]

Fab Moretti

[@dazzlerby]

Are you guys ever going to come to the UK? Please do!

[@rightbro]

Just listen and stop comparing, feel the music and jam

[@billnye8143]

Good music indeed :D

[@rrrrrrtt1]

Amazing music. Where can I get the CD from u? You remind me of Depeche Mode. You all have grand skills... especially the keyboardist!

[@licapia9217]

Yeaaaaah 🎶

[@OnePersonBrand]

Crazy 🔥

[@joaking456]

I will be there in Koko!!!❤

[@Frichilsasta08]

did i just find my new fav band

[@MartynJoseph1970]

Very likeable tunes, very likeable band members

[@natxotxuri]

No les conocía pero.....que maravilla de grupo.Zorionak

[@lenneduvar8591]

Si a mi también me encantaron!!!

[@jesusrios7119]

Ve el kexp pasado de ellos, igual está poca madre

[@AQuietRebellYell]

If Harry, Hermione and Ron jammed and formed a band in an alternative timeline. 🤩🤩🤩

[@dennisfahr6080]

Hammer geil💃🕺

[@btmontres1423]

Totally awesome and sick as 🎉uck😮!❤

[@wollanooo]

I'l see you in Groningen!

[@Busta033]

This is way better than album songs.

[@jas_bataille]

I like how the singer as a little bit of a hole in the shoulder spot that they worned out from doing the same little shoulder move :3