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Nation Of Language - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Nation Of Language performing live in the KEXP gathering space. Recorded August 15, 2023
Songs:
Weak In Your Light
On Division Street
Stumbling Still
Friend Machine
Too Much, Enough
Ian Devaney - Vocals, Guitar
Aidan Noel - Synth, Vocals
Alex MacKay - Bass, Vocals
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineers: Kevin Suggs, Julian Martlew
Guest Audio Engineer: Ian "Skinny" Salazar
Audio Mixer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering: Matt Ogaz
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Alaia D’Alessandro, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht, Kendall Rock
Editor: Scott Holpainen
www.nationofla...
kexp.org

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  • @willtillfofill
    @willtillfofill10 ай бұрын

    intro ---- 0:00 weak in your light ---- 1:05 division street ---- 5:43 stumbling still ---- 9:53 freind machine ---- 14:56 kexp thank you / kexp story ---- 19:43 too much, enough ----- 20:42

  • @AldrianCG

    @AldrianCG

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @TheMartymcfly1985

    @TheMartymcfly1985

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you also

  • @carlospadron7799

    @carlospadron7799

    2 күн бұрын

    friend machine

  • @woodworkingphoto8083
    @woodworkingphoto808310 ай бұрын

    Can we always take a moment to appreciate how brilliant Cheryl Waters is? Always brings so much energy and enthusiasm, what a diamond she is.

  • @tristantheuerkorn5124

    @tristantheuerkorn5124

    9 ай бұрын

    So ist es! 🙂

  • @lisacolbert5987

    @lisacolbert5987

    7 ай бұрын

    I’ve loved *and* appreciated our Cheryl Waters since KCMU 📻 🎶 . 🎙 She’s one Seattle treasure that they can’t tear down and replace with condominiums .

  • @user-vw8ih3hc8t

    @user-vw8ih3hc8t

    4 ай бұрын

    total dream job!

  • @mmmmmmmauricio
    @mmmmmmmauricio8 ай бұрын

    In love with the Disco Lady ❤️

  • @Gurkmassa
    @Gurkmassa10 ай бұрын

    As a New Order fan, I'm glad that they went full Bizarre Love Triangle on Division Street

  • @mr.silverio9343

    @mr.silverio9343

    6 ай бұрын

    Muito bem lembrado, o complemento perfeito de uma obra quase perfeita, fui levado aos anos 90 nessa mágica, maravilhoso em todos os sentidos.

  • @shane54nz

    @shane54nz

    3 ай бұрын

    Spot on. Also, if you like Bizarre Love Triangle, check the Commercial Breakup version 😀

  • @canyoneagle
    @canyoneagle10 ай бұрын

    Echoes of Talk Talk, OMD, A-Ha, .... I love it!!!!!

  • @dimiterstoyanov

    @dimiterstoyanov

    5 ай бұрын

    Yessss, I was thinking the same. Great band. My most fav band forever is Talk Talk...

  • @malist42
    @malist4210 ай бұрын

    KEXP sure does love Nation of Language! As of today, 3rd most played artist of 2023. And Strange Disciple is #11 on albums played list, despite being released just 3 weeks ago! Such a great band!

  • @TheGreatKrystoff
    @TheGreatKrystoff10 ай бұрын

    Alex is a god damn vibe machine with that Mustang Bass. Just LIVING in the pocket with the programmed drums so Ian and Aidan can dance in the soundscapes they build around the groove. Such a great band

  • @user-wm6du7qc9o
    @user-wm6du7qc9o5 ай бұрын

    Brilliant band -- just discovered them today. Love the Moog synth in the setup.

  • @robertwojtkiewicz3366
    @robertwojtkiewicz33663 ай бұрын

    They are absolutely amazing , it's like I'm listening New Order , OMD and Depeche Mode at the same time ... and I mean that as an absolute compliment !

  • @heksail
    @heksail10 ай бұрын

    man I love good synth-pop, imo it’s really rare to find quality music in that genre these days but this band absolutely kills it. simultaneously sound like they could be on early 80s college radio while also having a fresh modern approach. nuanced songwriting, catchy melodies, very good use of those moog and prophet synths, awesome work on the bass guitar, and a truly fantastic vocalist. very much like a cross between David Byrne and Mark Hollis.

  • @leandroh.5014

    @leandroh.5014

    9 ай бұрын

    I agree with you. 👍

  • @kats7619

    @kats7619

    6 ай бұрын

    I’m trying to find more good synth pop, any recommendations?

  • @angeld9997
    @angeld999710 ай бұрын

    I hope they start adding friend machine to their regular setlist, such a good song

  • @yogamukta4669
    @yogamukta466910 ай бұрын

    Only three albums and they are already essentials.

  • @christophemartin8014
    @christophemartin801410 ай бұрын

    Thanks to Cheryl Waters I love this song Good and long live to this wonderfull band Nation Of Language I live in Lyon ( France ) Please a concert in Lyon asap !!! Christophe

  • @denniseichler375
    @denniseichler375Ай бұрын

    Devaney's voice is such a stunner. I'm used to a singer sounding a bit rougher around the edges in a live performance but he's pretty much studio quality all the way through. Really impressive.

  • @ruioliveira1448
    @ruioliveira144810 ай бұрын

    What a discovery! What an amazing band. Feels like If Cut Copy were living in the mid 80's by the time of Bizarre Love Triangle. Greetings from Portugal

  • @Bryan-zo6ng

    @Bryan-zo6ng

    7 ай бұрын

    I hadn't connected Cut Copy until now.

  • @frontierebienne
    @frontierebienne6 ай бұрын

    i’m dying!! ‚weak in your light‘ is just one of the greatest and deepest songs i‘ve ever heard. and they perfomed it live absolutely amazing as well i truly love you guys for all this!😌❤

  • @discodiffusioner
    @discodiffusioner4 ай бұрын

    Great lil band. They're touring around right now and the show is real fun. Go see 'em!

  • @Jhizzy04

    @Jhizzy04

    4 ай бұрын

    Saw them last night. Great set for sure. Brought that 80s vibe fo sho

  • @gishfan7007
    @gishfan700711 күн бұрын

    Alex's bass in Too Much, Enough is sublime.😊

  • @chriswilkinson1541
    @chriswilkinson15419 ай бұрын

    Recently stumbled on this group…couldn’t be happier

  • @mhbackman
    @mhbackman10 ай бұрын

    These guys make me think of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark so much. Love NoL’s new album!

  • @spume74

    @spume74

    10 ай бұрын

    This, so much this.

  • @NovaPulsar

    @NovaPulsar

    10 ай бұрын

    The singer mentioned he used to hear their music when his dad was driving.

  • @dwat26

    @dwat26

    8 ай бұрын

    A shadow they escape?

  • @lisacolbert5987

    @lisacolbert5987

    7 ай бұрын

    @@dwat26 Yeah , but what’s there to escape ? It’s not like they’re *trying* to sound like someone else - they’ve got their own thing going on. Plenty of it , imo. It’d be kindof difficult to play in a genre and not get compared to past greats (if you’re really good) of the same. I was thinking about this while listening to Greta Van Fleet some days ago. Would they go away after being too often compared to Led Zeppelin ? Even Robert Plant thinks Josh sounds like him. But they’re not going anywhere and fans of 70s and early 80s are flocking to them. As soon as interview after interview with the comparisons made slow down it’ll be less of a drag , likely.

  • @hugodiamante1966
    @hugodiamante196610 ай бұрын

    Massive thanks KEXP for all!!! You make a difference in people's lives

  • @supereagle39

    @supereagle39

    5 ай бұрын

    Great taste - Palace, KEXP & NOL 🦅

  • @hugodiamante1966

    @hugodiamante1966

    5 ай бұрын

    @@supereagle39 Thanks for the compliment! I think I'm an appreciator of beauty, textures, souls. To do this you need to have good taste, without false modesty haha ​​I'm a sincere guy. What's your name? What country are you talking about? Apparently you also values ​​good taste as much as I do. 🙂

  • @metaldetectorists76
    @metaldetectorists7610 ай бұрын

    Division Street sounds as hauntingly beautiful as always and as for 'Too much, enough' ... I never get enough of this cracking little banger.. 😊

  • @Angeldelmoral72
    @Angeldelmoral7210 ай бұрын

    Acabo de descubrir con vosotros un grupo fresco ,original , recordándome cosas del pasado pero mirando al futuro , eses sonido que transmitís buenísimo , hacía tiempo que no descubría un grupo como vosotros así 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻teclado 15,cantante guitarra 10 ,bajo 10 sois geniales !trabajar juntos os dará muchas alegrías 🎸mucha fuerza desde BARCELONA🤘👏🏻👏🏻

  • @willthis1do
    @willthis1do5 ай бұрын

    If these few songs are all these guys ever do, they’d still be better than most bands today!

  • @LostwaveObsession
    @LostwaveObsession18 күн бұрын

    So damn good with their electronic 80s vibes. I hope they're around forever!

  • @bjwnashe5589
    @bjwnashe558910 ай бұрын

    I am a fan of Disco Lady.

  • @scottkidwellmusic9175
    @scottkidwellmusic917510 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Nation of Language and KEXP! Great capture of a great performance.

  • @celticgriffon
    @celticgriffon9 ай бұрын

    The best band from the past few years. Every damn song is catchy and brilliant. Hope you hit Saskatchewan someday.

  • @HermanWaldorf
    @HermanWaldorf10 ай бұрын

    I think Aidan does an extraordinary job with the machines. The beats/rythms/melodies she produces are really something. At first, NoL left me a bit cold, but after paying more attention to their music (and seeing them live at that show in Poland, actually) I've completely changed my mind. Great band.

  • @woodworkingphoto8083

    @woodworkingphoto8083

    10 ай бұрын

    Ian is hands down the best vocalist I've ever heard live. Managed to catch him after a gig in the UK and tell him, absolutely blew me away, his voice is unbelievable live, what a talent.

  • @chaisewhitney8985

    @chaisewhitney8985

    8 ай бұрын

    Aidan is my cousin and she actually learned music along the way as NoL was formed. I believe Ian taught her most everything she knows. And yes, they're just as in love and wonderful together as they appear on stage :)

  • @tankoarpad8317
    @tankoarpad831710 ай бұрын

    Disco Lady❤

  • @CAnative64
    @CAnative649 ай бұрын

    Best band to come along in decades. - Not enough superlatives to write here. - *HUGE* fan of NoL. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @inchmix
    @inchmix10 ай бұрын

    The last time I was this excited about music, was when UK band Mirrors put out their 'Lights & Offerings' album back in 2011. I am excited again. I discovered NOL through Qobuz. Really enjoyed this.

  • @craig9911

    @craig9911

    10 ай бұрын

    mirrors were amazing

  • @inchmix

    @inchmix

    10 ай бұрын

    I totally agree. I miss them

  • @harry.mfowlie9368

    @harry.mfowlie9368

    7 ай бұрын

    spot on

  • @GavinCochrane
    @GavinCochrane10 ай бұрын

    The reason I subscribe to KEXP. A fantastic band I hadn't yet discovered. Gutted to see they just left the UK just 2 days after seeing this 😢

  • @Chiefmucka

    @Chiefmucka

    10 ай бұрын

    gutted for you! I saw them in bristol and they smashed it.

  • @ajay_sonic
    @ajay_sonic10 ай бұрын

    Wow! Loved the KEXP Gathering Space, would have liked to be a part of this live set. Great to see one of my favourites "Nation of Language" doing so well - touring the world. Already with 3 albums in their vault - all magnificent👌 It was 2020 pandemic with no work and I discovered NOL on Spotify. Their debut LP was hard to acquire. Glad they reissued it in early 2022 🙂 Now, have all 3 albums on vinyl. Hope, someday NOL does tour India. Thanks so much for the music🙏

  • @MrThomyorkey
    @MrThomyorkey9 ай бұрын

    Orchestral Maneuvers in the KEXP

  • @gwelfor57
    @gwelfor579 ай бұрын

    Thanks KEXP. Great band. Saw NoL September 2023 in Bristol, Wales!

  • 5 ай бұрын

    😮😮😮retro 80's sound!

  • @liamg337
    @liamg3378 ай бұрын

    This was brilliant, enjoyed it immensely. Great job!! 🤘

  • @B16YUG
    @B16YUG10 ай бұрын

    Great set - What a cool rendition of Friend Machine too - Makes me feel like I'm back in 1983 all over again!

  • @ste8851
    @ste88516 ай бұрын

    NOL you just get better and better and better, what a fantastic sound you have 🙌🏽🫶🏽❤️ , and Aidan is absolutely gorgeous 😍

  • @alexanderlevytskyi
    @alexanderlevytskyi10 ай бұрын

    they sound better and better with every performance🤩 And this Moog Subsequent sound😍😍😍(correct me if I am wrong)

  • @harry.mfowlie9368
    @harry.mfowlie93687 ай бұрын

    to see a band enjoy playing music and so into the live music Brilliant great band great sound

  • @simontinkler5973
    @simontinkler597310 ай бұрын

    Talking Heads, Talk Talk, Yazoo, Eurythmics cross bred to create a baby music unicorn. Sweet. ❤

  • @cronker86
    @cronker864 ай бұрын

    Great band. Just found them tonight as they do a cover of one of my favourite bands. Broken Social Scene! Check out new Kevin Drew's album Aging.

  • @TracyLynn75
    @TracyLynn759 ай бұрын

    Love KEXP and LOVE this Band.

  • @xakovo
    @xakovo10 ай бұрын

    Aidan Noell The most beautiful woman of the world!!! ❤

  • @lindalu8565
    @lindalu85659 ай бұрын

    Diggin your 80's syth sound. I just found you on KEXP too!

  • @ThirdEyeBlindApologist
    @ThirdEyeBlindApologist10 ай бұрын

    What a great band that keeps writing wonderful, nostalgic songs. I do wish they'd add an actual drummer for live performances - it would add such power behind Ian's exceptional live vocals - but maybe someday they will.

  • @adeofbass

    @adeofbass

    9 ай бұрын

    Nah....this works just fine and I think the majority of fans agree😊

  • @doakley66
    @doakley668 ай бұрын

    By far and away the best fucking album of 2023 and possibly beyond! I have not been this excited by a band since The Cure!

  • @nah9585
    @nah958510 ай бұрын

    Guauu, la rompeeeen. Mucha cosa. Gracias desde Bolivia.

  • @Greenleader1000
    @Greenleader100010 ай бұрын

    Disco Lady plays a mean computer. I love this band.

  • @andreweastwick4929
    @andreweastwick492910 ай бұрын

    What a cool group, first time listener--hooked

  • @StefanoLeone
    @StefanoLeone10 ай бұрын

    they're the best. saw them in Brussels few days ago, best live band in a long time...

  • @WillyFrapps
    @WillyFrapps9 ай бұрын

    Reminds me of the talking heads love this. His voice is brilliant and she’s lovely.

  • @metaldetectorists76
    @metaldetectorists7610 ай бұрын

    Cheryl Waters and Troy Nelson are two great presenters along with many other passionate people...

  • @AnthonyPi1999
    @AnthonyPi19999 ай бұрын

    Beautiful performance!

  • @RicFrugoli
    @RicFrugoli4 ай бұрын

    Cherill Waters, period. What a great host, gosh.

  • @sushifanatic37
    @sushifanatic377 ай бұрын

    These guys are awesome!

  • @kaleinyasoftly6027
    @kaleinyasoftly60273 ай бұрын

    SO GOOD LIVE! very grateful to have caught them on tour

  • @caseydonahue9029
    @caseydonahue902910 ай бұрын

    So good, thanks KEXP! Friend Machine is purely an amazing track.

  • @bergenborg
    @bergenborg3 ай бұрын

    I've listened to this so many times that the Weak In Your Light melody is now burned into my hippocampus like cattle prod

  • @kaianthony5503
    @kaianthony55033 ай бұрын

    Casual fan for years because of KEXP. Massive fan since seeing them in Milwaukee 24-04-06

  • @orangebunker2822
    @orangebunker28227 ай бұрын

    Hermoso ❤

  • @macupie
    @macupie10 ай бұрын

    Well... Seems like I just missed them playing in Europe. Let's hope for next year! Such a nice vibe!

  • @pacofernandez4591
    @pacofernandez459110 ай бұрын

    Back to the early 80's :)

  • @BeardedCherub
    @BeardedCherub4 ай бұрын

    what a band. huge inspiration to my musically

  • @andreasb2131
    @andreasb213110 ай бұрын

    Love the audience. So many beautiful people!

  • @Bryan-zo6ng
    @Bryan-zo6ng7 ай бұрын

    Coffee and KEXP every day.

  • @albertr6168
    @albertr616810 ай бұрын

    I'm going tonsee them in Corona capital in México and I am so excited!!!

  • @chrissynosduh3246
    @chrissynosduh32469 ай бұрын

    Division Street is just pure New Order kinda shit on so many levels, absolutely love this

  • @michaelrost9469
    @michaelrost94697 ай бұрын

    Not sure why but I did not expect them to be good live. I was waaaaaay wrong.

  • @ralfmeske8179
    @ralfmeske817910 ай бұрын

    I also learnd about "Nation of Languaage" from KEXP.. I love them....and KEXP ;-) ...I'm from Duisburg in Germany

  • @IrakliDadiani
    @IrakliDadiani9 ай бұрын

    Reminds me of U2, DM, the Smits, but in its original and incredible way... LOVE THIS BAND, FOR SURE THE BEST EXPLORATION OF 2023, THANKS TO KEXP, YOU BOTH TOOK ME OUT OF DEPRESSION... 🙏✌️❤️

  • @LUVninety
    @LUVninety6 ай бұрын

    We love you guys! Hope you visit Greece someday!

  • @agustinreyes9966
    @agustinreyes99668 ай бұрын

    so glad I came across you guys!

  • @3rdLamar
    @3rdLamar9 ай бұрын

    Amazing sound.

  • @krankguy11
    @krankguy1110 ай бұрын

    I F***ckNG love Nation of Language! Thank you, KEXP

  • @mr.silverio9343
    @mr.silverio93438 ай бұрын

    Que trio maravilhoso, como eles se divertem fazendo isso ❤❤

  • @andremurena7104
    @andremurena710410 ай бұрын

    Amazing,i fell in love

  • @sacpig6839
    @sacpig683910 ай бұрын

    too much, enough went hard af, i get frission every time i hear it. Great job!!

  • @SteveDave29
    @SteveDave299 ай бұрын

    Woah. I listen to returning legends here all the time. GenX and older. This is the BEST young act I have seen on this channel. Wish I knew when they were there so I could have : called in sick. A-hem.

  • @MrBushgegner
    @MrBushgegner10 ай бұрын

    I just can't get enough!

  • @colinheaton6934

    @colinheaton6934

    10 ай бұрын

    Watched depeche mode in Madrid then nation of language straight after primavera festival...both incredible

  • @tristantheuerkorn5124
    @tristantheuerkorn51249 ай бұрын

    Was für ein Trio! 🥰

  • @StuartSeaton
    @StuartSeaton8 ай бұрын

    I think I have a crush on the keyboard player

  • @lacuna17
    @lacuna175 ай бұрын

    Saw NOL last year for my birthday. Best birthday ever.

  • @ajones3569
    @ajones356910 ай бұрын

    :) can't get enough LOVE Language GRATITUDE Thank YOU

  • @burgesssam
    @burgesssam10 ай бұрын

    first discovered NOL because of KEXP, now I can't get enough of them

  • @truckproductions
    @truckproductions4 ай бұрын

    weak in your light is unreal.. so incredible. holy hell. amazing

  • @colinheaton6934
    @colinheaton693410 ай бұрын

    Just watched them live in Manchester incredible 👏

  • @bradderz1990

    @bradderz1990

    10 ай бұрын

    I was there too. Completely blown away!

  • @sirpv22
    @sirpv223 ай бұрын

    so good

  • @gandalfgreenhands
    @gandalfgreenhands4 ай бұрын

    I doubt that I can say anything more positive about your station, KEXP , from an Angelino point of view , but- as always, Awesome. You are loved . Treasured. You people kick so much , I am never not amazed with your shows. Thank you. And Nation of Language - Strong ! Instrumentals , Vocals, everything. Awesome. ! Hope to catch you folks some time in Los Angeles . Or Santa Barbara. Or Ventura . Good acoustics in Ventura .

  • @arturo042
    @arturo0429 ай бұрын

    Súper banda, los conocí en su presentación anterior en el KEXP. On Division ST Sea within a sea Vienen por primera vez a México y será todo un placer conocerlos!

  • @luboaugustinsky6350
    @luboaugustinsky635010 ай бұрын

    Výborné veci máte...skvelý koncert!

  • @StereoAnthony
    @StereoAnthony8 ай бұрын

    Great sound! Going to keep an eye out to see if they make a stop in Toronto. Edit: Dam I just missed them this past weekend!

  • @alexandroortega440
    @alexandroortega4405 ай бұрын

    It's been awhile since I've felt butterflies hearing music

  • @user-dj7vf6wx9u
    @user-dj7vf6wx9u10 ай бұрын

    Дуже талановитий парубок!

  • @user-kr3rl1xy5l

    @user-kr3rl1xy5l

    10 ай бұрын

    Я в захваті❤

  • @chechebowbow
    @chechebowbow9 ай бұрын

    They sound a lot like Jonathan Bree ^You're so Cool^. comes to mind

  • @raf22nd
    @raf22nd10 ай бұрын

    I just discovered you guys on KEXP!

  • @page349

    @page349

    10 ай бұрын

    almost like what I imagine New Order would have sounded had Ian Curtis lived

  • @johnd8444
    @johnd844410 ай бұрын

    Love this band! Can't wait to see them at The Roxy here in LA.

  • @ivanmarqs400
    @ivanmarqs40010 ай бұрын

    Awesome 👍😎