Nation of Language Signs Sub Pop, Announces 2025 North America, UK, Europe Tour

Brooklyn synth-pop trio Nation of Language has signed with the indie label Sub Pop and released their debut single under the label, "Inept Apollo." The song blends bubbling synths with lead singer Ian Richard Devaney's airy vocals and explores themes of coping with pain through work and the challenges of imposter syndrome in the creative process. Directed by John MacKay, the accompanying music video portrays a Brooklyn warehouse filled with artists striving to express themselves, symbolizing the collective drive of creators despite self-doubt or external approval. Nation of Language is embarking on an extensive international tour spanning North America, the UK, and Europe from August to November 2025, including major venues like The Roundhouse in London and Columbiahalle in Berlin. Their recent album, "Strange Disciple," released in 2023, has been critically acclaimed, marking a continuing evolution in their electronic music career. The band emphasizes that the artistic journey is about persistence and the power of creation that belongs to all, beyond notions of success.