Eighties Post-Punk/New Wave Legends Modern English Release Twin Tribes Remix Of "Not Fake," Tour With Simple Minds & Soft Cell Kicks Off Tomorrow!

BRITISH NEW WAVE/POST-PUNK ICONS MODERN ENGLISH RELEASE TWIN TRIBES REMIX OF “NOT FAKE” “NOT FAKE” FEATURED ON MODERN ENGLISH’S LATEST ALBUM, 1 2 3 4,  PRODUCED BY MARIO J. MCNULTY (DAVID BOWIE, LOU REED, NINE INCH NAILS) ADDITIONAL 1 2 3 4 REMIXES FROM HUGO BURNHAM (FOUNDING MEMBER OF  GANG OF FOUR), KONTRAVOID, MS. BOAN, INHALT, ACTORS, NUOVO TESTAMENTO AND SUNDOWNERS dB TO BE RELEASED ACROSS 2025 SUMMER TOUR WITH SIMPLE MINDS AND SOFT CELL KICKS OFF TOMORROW, MAY 16 IN RIDGEFIELD, WA WITH INSTORE SIGNING TAKING PLACE AT MUSIC MILLENNIUM IN PORTLAND, OR TONIGHT "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 STREAM: “NOT FAKE” (TWIN TRIBES REMIX) (ON YOUTUBE) STREAM AND PURCHASE: 1 2 3 4 (ON ALL PLATFORMS)

Legendary British new wave/post-punk band Modern English is excited to present the Twin Tribes remix of “Not Fake,” a track lifted from the band’s latest album, 1 2 3 4, produced by Mario J. McNulty (David Bowie, Lou Reed, Nine Inch Nails). Transforming the swirling and atmospheric indie of the original to a deeply dark and moving electronic offering, the “Not Fake” Remix from the Texas-based, Mexican-American darkwave duo is the first of several remix offerings from Modern English set to release across 2025 that will be provided by Hugo Burnham (founding member of Gang of Four), Kontravoid, MS. BOAN, InHalt, Actors, Nuovo Testamento and Sundowners dB. "It was such a privilege to have worked on this remix for a band of Modern English’s caliber, who continue to create meaningful music that connects with people all over the world,” Twin Tribes said. “Rooted in nature and honesty, this track speaks to the deep need for realness in a world full of illusion.” Stream the Twin Tribes remix of “Not Fake” on  YouTube HERE. 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. Stream and purchase 1 2 3 4 on all platforms HERE.

Modern English. Credit: Raymond Ahner

Kicking off tomorrow, Friday, May 16 at the Cascades Amphitheater in Ridgefield, WA, Modern English will tour the U.S. with Scottish icons Simple Minds through June 22. The 24-date, Live Nation-produced tour will represent Simple Minds’ biggest North American run in four decades and feature support in all markets from Soft Cell. Remaining tickets are on sale now via Modern English’s site HERE, and a full listing of dates can be found below.  Modern English co-produced their sophomore effort, 1982’s After the Snow, with Hugh Jones (The Sound, Echo & The Bunnymen), pairing trademark moodiness with spiky guitars and shimmering keyboards. In addition to the UK top 40 hit “Life in the Gladhouse," the LP became known for “I Melt With You,” which became a top 10 hit at U.S. rock radio and crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart. A paragon of consistency, Modern English have become widely respected over the years as innovators, thanks to younger generations discovering their catalog and new artists citing the band as an influence. This increased popularity has translated to sold-out tours performing their early albums and a main stage appearance at the 2023 Cruel World Festival in front of more than 25,000 people.  It’s been a big journey for everybody, and our early days are really important to us,” frontman Robbie Grey says. “We haven't changed that much. We're still the same people inside. And the original members are the sound of the band; if you take some of those components away, you won't have the Modern English sound.” 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

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