Nation of Language in Toronto

Nation of Language is an American synth-pop trio formed in Brooklyn in 2016. The band plays synth-led new wave and post-punk, and is known for the albums Introduction, Presence, A Way Forward and Strange Disciple, as well as songs including “September Again,” “Across That Fine Line” and “Weak in Your Light.” In 2021, Nation of Language opened for LCD Soundsystem during the latter’s Brooklyn Steel residency. The trio later toured North America and Europe behind A Way Forward and followed the release of Strange Disciple with another headline run through clubs and theatres. Their festival history includes Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago and Primavera Sound in Barcelona.

Anika is the stage name of Annika Henderson, a British-German singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born in Surrey, England, in 1987. After working as a political journalist, she recorded her self-titled 2010 debut in 12 days with Geoff Barrow’s band Beak>, without overdubs. Her music draws on post-punk, dub and electronic styles; her other solo albums include Change and Abyss, while the Mexico City-based group Exploded View released Exploded View and Obey. Anika performed at All Tomorrow’s Parties events in London and the United States. She has also appeared at Moogfest, Field Day, Benicàssim and Dour Festival.