Modern English

Modern English is excited to announce the release of 1 2 3 4, the legendary British new wave/post-punk band’s first album of new material in eight years.

24-DATE U.S. SUMMER AMPHITHEATER TOUR WITH SIMPLE MINDS AND SOFT CELL
KICKS OFF MAY 16 IN RIDGEFIELD, WA

"I MELT WITH YOU" HONORED WITH MILLION-AIR AWARD FOR 8 MILLION BROADCAST PERFORMANCES AT 2024 BMI LONDON AWARDS

“A searing new single which takes aim at leaders on both sides of the pond.” — Rolling Stone

"The cold clang of post-punk guitars and synths sounds very 'now', but the veteran band brings a depth and worldliness to these songs that sets them apart." — Mojo

“Not unlike ‘I Melt With You’, 1 2 3 4 taps into political themes reflective of the
last four years.” — SPIN

“'1 2 3 4' remains firmly rooted in a 1980s New Wave aesthetic of sharp-edged guitar jangles and world-weary, vaguely sarcastic and gently political lyrics." — UNCUT

1 2 3 4 is Modern English’s first album of new material in eight years, a collection that retains the intrinsic spirit of the band’s early post-punk days and a sterling sonic example of what Modern English have always done best. The album encompasses seething songs with a punk bite (“Long in The Tooth,” “Plastic”), keyboard-forward melodic rockers ("Not Fake,” "Crazy Lovers") and simmering, darkwave-meets-post-punk gems (“Exploding,” “Out to Lunch”). With a touch of subtle themes lifted from After the Snow (1982) and Ricochet Days (1984) that include the environment, aging, failed relationships, love, politics and more, 1 2 3 4 finds the legendary band delving into nostalgia but, as always, exploring new creative territory.

Modern English will be making the following appearances this summer with Simple Minds and Soft Cell. Dates below.

MAY
16 — Ridgefield, WA — Cascades Amphitheater *
17 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena *
20 — Concord, CA — Toyota Pavilion at Concord *
22 — Inglewood, CA — Kia Forum *
23 — Greater Palm Springs, CA — Acrisure Arena *
24 — Chula Vista, CA — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre *
25 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre *
27 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena *
30 — Austin, TX — Moody Center *
31 — Woodlands, TX — Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion *

JUNE
01 — Irving, TX — The Pavillion at Toyota Music Factory *
04 — Rogers, AR — The Walmart AMP *
05 — Maryland Heights, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre *
07 — Atlanta, GA — Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park *
10 — Columbia, MD — Merriweather Post Pavilion *
11 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center *
13 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell at Jones Beach Theater *
14 — Philadelphia, PA — The Mann Center *
15 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center *
17 — Montreal, QC — Centre Bell *
18 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage *
20 — Chicago, IL — Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island *
21 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre *
22 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center *

* — w/ Simple Minds, Soft Cell