Nation of Language shares a new rework of Dance Called Memory’s lead single ‘Inept Apollo’ by Tom Sharkett of the band W.H. Lung. This rework takes the song’s new wave origins, ups the BPM and the funk, and turns it into an even more danceable sibling. Nation of Language’s Ian Devaney has this to say on the track:
“We’re big fans of W.H. Lung, as well as Tom’s excellent recent LCD Soundsystem rework, so we were super excited when he reached out saying he wanted to take a crack at a new mix of ‘Inept Apollo.’ Our initial enthusiasm only grew when we received the end product a couple months later and were able to test it out in a club environment a few times. Can confidently report it sounds fantastic in a loud and crowded room. Here’s hoping it sees its way to a few dance floors in 2026.”
Sharkett offers this on the remix:
“I had an affinity with Nation of Language as soon as I heard their music. It felt like it came from the same place as the music I was making myself and with W. H. Lung, and the more of their music I heard, the more I felt it. It was hard initially to find a way in with remixing “Inept Apollo,” as I loved the original so much. I knew I wanted to nod to the connection between NYC and Manchester started by the artists and DJs I feel we both love, without even having to name check them. It had to be wonky, and it had to be loose and lively. Hope you enjoy!”
Nation of Language has also announced new 2026 international headlining, festival, and support dates. Highlights for this announcement include headlining shows in Guadalajara (Feb. 15th), Mexico City (Feb. 17th), and Tokyo, Japan (Mar. 31st); European Summer festival appearances at Primavera Sound Porto (Jun. 11th), AboutPop in Stuttgart, DE (Jun. 12th), Best Kept Secret Festival in the Netherlands (Jun. 13th), B-Sides Festival in Lucerne, CH (Jun. 18th), Release Athens x SNF Nostos Festival in Greece (Jun. 21st), La Prima Estate Festival in Camaiore, IT (Jun. 27th); And a direct support slot opening for Death Cab for Cutie in the US Midwest and Southwestern US (July 23rd-August 4th). Additional live dates to be announced soon.
For information on tour dates, please visit https://www.nationoflanguage.com.
Nation of Language Live Dates
February
15 – Monterrey, MX – Foro Tims
17 – Guadalajara, MX – C3 Rooftop
19 – Mexico City, MX – Foro Indie Rocks! – Sala
March
31 – Tokyo, JP – Space Odd
June
11 – Porto, PT – Primavera Sound Porto Parque Da Cidade
12 – Stuttgart, DE – AboutPop Festival
13 – Hilvarenbeek, NL – Best Kept Secret Festival
18 – Lucerne, CH – B-Sides Festival
21 – Athens, GR – Release Athens x SNF Nostos Festival
27 – Camaiore, IT – La Prima Estate Festival
July
24 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre #
25 – Bentonville, AR – The Momentary #
26 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Stir Cove #
29 – Sandy, UT – Sandy Amphitheater #
31 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre #
August
2 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre #
3 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre #
4 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park #
27 – 29 – Málaga, ES – Canela Party
# supporting Death Cab for Cutie
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