Mod Lang

Mod Lang

Borrowed Time

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***"The Motor City’s fabbest new foursome has finally squeezed a year and a half of late-night drives, in-person blow-outs, busted A/Cs, and grass roots-fueled rock ‘n’ roll onto a new slab of wax that will really turn your head. After dominating the Midwest circuit with nothing but word-of-mouth, a couple of demos, and harmonies bright enough to make mods and rockers make peace, Mod Lang delivers a debut LP that proves they weren’t another hype band that some old geezer told you about.Tracked mostly live and bounced down to reel-to-reel, Borrowed Time is a direct and concise attempt at a pure pop album. Across the ten tracks, you’ll hear messages about hopeless romanticism, disillusionment of everyday life, urban alienation, and rock ‘n’ roll mythology. Simple, direct, and unpretentious. Better than TV. Starting with the opener 'What I Can’t Have,' the true heart of the record, guitarists-vocalists Antonio Keka and Alex Belfie’s Beatles vs Stones melodies set the tone for the remaining 30 minutes. The beat-driven 'Cocamoda' reportedly emerged from a gibberish jam that tells a comical tale about a loved one getting put into jail while showing off the impressive rhythmic force of bassist Ava East and drummer Ben Taber. 'These Words' is proof Keka and Belfie got the brains and ragged charm for writing clear, infectious melodies that’ll make you feel alright. Both 'Big House' and 'Borrowed Time' come on hard with a level of breathless energy that borders on frenzy — investing pop for a rawer, looser, and...

Mod Lang

TV Star

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***"Shh Shh...a minute! Mod Lang, the group we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived with their debut 45! After a year of demos and in-person performances that impressed everyone from The Lemon Twigs to your mom (what!), Mod Lang can finally poly-phonically dent your ear drums with wax.Yes, Mod Lang named themselves after a Big Star song. Big deal. No, they’re not accepting suggestions for a more “original name” but thanks for your concern.Born out of Detroit’s underground rock ‘n’ roll circuit, Mod Lang came together in the summer ’24 when scenesters Antonio Keka (guitar/vox) and Alex Belfie (guitar/vox) joined forces with Ava East (bass/vox) and Ben Taber (drums) to put their sharp pop rock instincts front and center.As you’ll hear on both sides of this single, Keka’s and Belfie’s bright harmonies sound Everly-tight with a youthful and slightly ragged exuberance that’s very convincing. Clever hooks, heartfelt grit, and a sense of fun. That’s what we need most in these dreadful times. 'TV Star' consumes side-A and hits with the immediacy of a lost-era ‘70s power-pop classic. What exactly is a TV star? Write your answer here____________________. On the flip side, '3+1' is a fiery but tuneful collision with blistering guitars and a militant groove that one day will have 45 collectors shouting about.For a group that’s spent its first year and a half building a reputation onstage with no album out, this single puts their strengths on full display. What started as a new outlet between their other groups...