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Modern English Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts

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On tour Yes
Followers 92,253
Category New Wave, Post-punk New Wave, Post Punk
Concerts
May
16
Cascades Amphitheater
Ridgefield
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May
17
Climate Pledge Arena
Seattle
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May
20
Toyota Pavilion at Concord
Concord
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May
22
Kia Forum
Inglewood
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May
23
Acrisure Arena
Palm Desert
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May
24
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Chula Vista
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May
25
Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Phoenix
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May
27
Ball Arena
Denver
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May
30
Moody Center
Austin
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May
31
The Pavilion Event Center
The Woodlands
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Jun
01
The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory
Irving
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Jun
04
Walmart AMP
Rogers
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Jun
05
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - St. Louis
Maryland Heights,
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Jun
07
Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
Atlanta
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Jun
10
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Columbia
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Jun
11
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel
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Jun
13
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Wantagh
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Jun
14
TD Pavilion at the Mann
Philadelphia
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Jun
15
Xfinity Center
Mansfield
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Jun
17
Bell Centre
Montreal
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Jun
18
Budweiser Stage
Toronto
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Jun
20
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Chicago
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Jun
21
Pine Knob Music Theatre
Clarkston
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Jun
22
Ruoff Music Center
Noblesville
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About 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. "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 “More of a post-punk rendering, ‘Long in the Tooth’ is a palpitating glance back at 1981’s ‘Mesh & Lace’ with its gaze set on the band, now.” — American Songwriter   “Echoes of the past but very much of today.” (4 stars) — Record Collector   “We mean this as a compliment: ‘Long in the Tooth’ sounds like it could be a few decades old, recalling the scrappy, melodic post-punk of its debut.” — Consequence Produced by Mario J. McNulty (David Bowie, Lou Reed, Nine Inch Nails), mixed by Cenzo Townsend and mastered at Abbey Road, 1 2 3 4 retains the intrinsic spirit of these early post-punk days, and is also 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 the band’s new single, “Not Fake,” on YouTube HERE. After a successful summer tour with Thomas Dolby, Tom Bailey, Men Without Hats and others, the band is playing a few select dates on the West Coast. Directly after, they are excited to support Buzzcocks in Australia & New Zealand. In Mid Novemebr the band will appear at the Shiine Festival in Minehead, UK. Founding members Robbie Grey (vocals/guitar) and Mick Conroy (bass) started coming up with the music for 1 2 3 4 during the spring 2020 COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, swapping ideas back and forth remotely. Conroy set up a temporary home studio in Suffolk, England, with gear arranged in a tiny kitchen area (“Once I'd set up, that meant you couldn't open the fridge door,” he says) and found himself inspired by the first Siouxsie and the Banshees album and the David Bowie records featuring Mick Ronson. After having amassed a batch of fresh songs, restrictions loosened enough so Modern English could gather together and go over this new music. The band deliberately went for a “raw-sounding affair” that was “more energetic,” Conroy says, and recorded the album in just a few takes with minimal overdubs in a residential studio in upstate New York. “We wanted some edge to it,” Grey says. “Live drums and getting the feel of moving from verse to chorus with everyone playing. It sounds like a live album.” The band’s keen sense of dynamics is also evident throughout 1 2 3 4. “With Modern English, we start off with an idea and then we go off on slight tangents,” says Conroy. “But there's always one or two songs that don't sound anything like punk rock. They sound like Modern English.” 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,” Grey summarizes. “We haven't changed that much. We're still the same people inside. And the original members are the sound of the band — Stephen [Walker] on the keyboards, making lots of noises with all his analog synths, and then the sounds made by guitarist Gary [McDowell] or bassist Mick [Conroy]. If you take some of those components away, you won't have the Modern English sound.” Modern English will be making the following appearances in EUROPE in 2024. APRIL 11 — Dortmund, DE — Musiktheater Piano special guests of Buzzcocks 12 — Frankfurt, DE — Batschkapp special guests of Buzzcocks 13 — Berlin, DE — Huxleys special guests of Buzzcocks 14 — Hamburg, DE — Knust, special guests of Buzzcocks 18 — Stockholm, SE —Hus 7 20— Malmo, SE-Medley 22 — Copenhagen, DK — Little Vega 24 — Oberhausen, DE — Kulttemple 25 — Hague, NL — Paard 26 — Amsterdam, NL — Paradiso 27 — London UK — Dingwalls May 2-Paris-Petit Bain
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Genres
New Wave, Post-punk New Wave, Post Punk
Band members
Stephen Walker, Mick Conroy, Robbie Grey, Gary McDowell
Photos
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What fans are saying
Anthony
5 / 5
All the post-punk work are my favorites 🤘🏻😎❤️
Liberty Hall Lawrence, KS
Aug 11, 2019
Su
5 / 5
Absolutely awesome. Excellent to hear “Swans on Glass.
Soiled Dove Underground Denver, CO
Jun 23, 2022
cs
5 / 5
It's always been Mesh and Lace.
Magic Bag Ferndale, MI
Sep 23, 2022
t0030tr
5 / 5
Great set by each band.
Saint Andrews Hall Detroit, MI
Aug 18, 2019
Javier
5 / 5
Awesome as always!
Knitting Factory at Baker Falls New York, NY
Sep 11, 2023
Mike
4 / 5
Thanks! Great show!
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino Chandler, AZ
May 27, 2023
Esteban
4 / 5
It was alright
Ardmore Music Hall Ardmore, PA
Sep 08, 2022
Alex
4 / 5
Good show!
Place Bell Laval, QC
Jul 24, 2024
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Modern English Tour Cities
Seattle, WA Rogers, AR Holmdel, NJ Denver, CO Columbia, MD Palm Desert, CA Mansfield, MA Ridgefield, WA Atlanta, GA Wantagh, NY Toronto, ON Chicago, IL Austin, TX Phoenix, AZ Chula Vista, CA Clarkston, MI Maryland Heights,, MO Noblesville, IN Concord, CA The Woodlands, TX Inglewood, CA Philadelphia, PA Irving, TX Montreal, QC

Frequently Asked Questions About Modern English

Concerts & Tour Date Information

Is Modern English on tour?

Yes, Modern English is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming Modern English concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Modern English tour is scheduled for 24 dates across 24 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2025-2026 with Hypebot.

How many upcoming tour dates is Modern English scheduled to play?

Modern English is scheduled to play 24 shows between 2025-2026. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.

When does the Modern English tour start?

Modern English’s tour starts May 16, 2025 and ends on Jun 22, 2025. They will play 24 cities; their most recent concert was held in Ridgefield at Cascades Amphitheater and their next upcoming concert will be in Rogers at Walmart AMP.

What venues is Modern English performing at?

As part of the Modern English tour, Modern English is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:

2025 Tour Dates:

May 16 - Ridgefield, WA @ Cascades Amphitheater
May 17 - Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
May 20 - Concord, CA @ Toyota Pavilion at Concord
May 22 - Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
May 23 - Palm Desert, CA @ Acrisure Arena
May 24 - Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
May 25 - Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
May 27 - Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
May 30 - Austin, TX @ Moody Center
May 31 - The Woodlands, TX @ The Pavilion Event Center
Jun 01 - Irving, TX @ The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory
Jun 04 - Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP
Jun 05 - Maryland Heights,, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - St. Louis
Jun 07 - Atlanta, GA @ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
Jun 10 - Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
Jun 11 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
Jun 13 - Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Jun 14 - Philadelphia, PA @ TD Pavilion at the Mann
Jun 15 - Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
Jun 17 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
Jun 18 - Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
Jun 20 - Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Jun 21 - Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
Jun 22 - Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
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