S6 E2: Ian Devaney

Ian Devaney is the lead singer of Nation of Language, the wonderful Brooklyn trio who are creating a modern day synth wave infused with 70’s and ‘80’s scapes. Their songs speak of personal experiences, vulnerability and humility.

One thing that resonated with me before even speaking to Ian was their collective and individual resilience of mind to get through an incredibly uncertain music landscape to where they are now which is two really excellent LP’s, "Introduction, Presence" and 2021's "A Way Forward".

Ian is a multi-instrumentalist, creates the band's artwork, and is also part of Machinegum - an artist collective with Delicate Steve, Chris Egan, Martin Bonventre, and Erin Victoria Axtel and Ian's pal, The Strokes' Fab Moretti, who has helped Ian with self belief and expanding his creative mindset.

Thanks Ian, this was a really great convo!


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