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Nashville Indie Band Drops Pandemic-Inspired Synth-Pop
21 Aug
Summary
- New single 'Modern Lovers' released by indie band New Translations.
- Song reflects on pandemic-era longing and lost possibilities.
- Track previews forthcoming album, following 2025 debut 'Vacation'.
Earlier this summer, Nashville's indie-rock scene was energized by bands like New Translations at a rock takeover during CMA Fest. Led by Oliver Pierce, the band performed at Jon Bon Jovi's honky-tonk, sharing the stage with headliners Cage the Elephant.
On Friday, New Translations debuted "Modern Lovers," a new song produced by Yves Rothman. This track, characterized by hypnotic synth-pop, captures Pierce's yearning for a time when life felt more open-ended, specifically referencing the pandemic period.
Pierce explained that 'Modern Lovers' is about the gap between who they were and who they are now, noting a sense of longing for the past feeling of infinite possibilities. The song's sound is reminiscent of synth-rock bands such as the Killers.
This new single is a preview of New Translations' forthcoming album, which will be the follow-up to their 2025 debut, 'Vacation.' Alongside other local acts, New Translations are contributing to the rise of Nashville's indie-rock scene, amplified by live showcases like Rocknite.
Pierce highlighted Rocknite's role in fostering community within the alternative music scene in Nashville, expressing satisfaction in contributing to the spotlight on this established local community.
