As part of their newly released album, Dance Called Memory, out via Sub Pop, “Now That You’re Gone” from Nation of Language encapsulates how the trio took themselves out of a dark place and repurposed that energy into pure catharsis.
Despite the synth-led instrumentation, as well as things to look forward to on the Brooklyn-bred band’s horizon, including a lengthy tour, their newest full-length effort was born out of a difficult time.
“Much of this one was born from a deeply low point,” said lead singer Ian Richared Devaney on Instagram. “But we took that moment and tried to channel it into something cathartic…So here I am, excited to share with you something that was born out of darkness, hoping that it helps us see more of ourselves in each other.”
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With “Now That You’re Gone,” Nation of Language tackles the highs and lows of life head-on, amid an airy barrage of alien-like synths and ghostly vocals from Devaney. While it’s easy to get lost in the electronic production and space in between the verses, the lyrics are unapologetic in their crippling honesty.
There’s no denying the fact that Devaney is singing from a place of defeat, contrasting the otherwise bouncy and, at times, shimmering instrumental that gradually builds like a carefully constructed Jenga skyscraper.
It’s also that unorthodox marriage between songwriting and production that sets Nation of Language apart from other groups, making “Now That You’re Gone” a shining example of another great addition to their catalog.
See Nation of Language in LA at The Fonda Theater on Oct. 15 and 16.
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Listen to “Now That You’re Gone” the new single from Nation of Language.
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