Nation of Language and IAN SWEET

Nation of Language, an indie pop, synthpop, and post-punk band from Brooklyn, formed in 2016. Known for their melancholic electro-pop and 1980s nostalgia, they create evocative, synth-driven soundscapes. Albums include Introduction, Presence, A Way Forward, Strange Disciple, and Dance Called Memory. Strange Disciple was a Rough Trade Album of the Year. They made a television debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Jilian Medford, known as IAN SWEET, is a Los Angeles-born indie rock musician. Her evolving style blends indie pop, noise pop, and dream pop, known for introspective, emotive songwriting. Notable albums include *Shapeshifter* (2016), *Show Me How You Disappear* (2021), and *Sucker* (2023). She gained recognition as a Stereogum "Best New Band" and for collaborations, including "Everyone's a Superstar" with Porridge Radio and a 2026 film role.