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Brooklyn Paramount, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

Nation of Language with The Pains of Being Pure at Heart at Brooklyn Paramount

Brooklyn synth-pop trio Nation of Language plays a hometown night at the restored Paramount, with The Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Anika.

Photo: Eden, Janine and Jim from New York City · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Nation of Language grew out of Brooklyn's DIY circuit into one of indie synth-pop's most beloved live bands, and this bill brings them home to the restored 1928 Brooklyn Paramount. The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, another New York indie-pop favorite, and Berlin-based Anika round out a stacked undercard. If you love chiming synths and a room that sings along, this is the local show of the weekend.

What to expect

Expect a general admission floor under the Paramount's ornate ceiling, three sets that move from moody post-punk to jangly indie pop, and a hometown crowd that knows the words. The balcony offers a seated view of the room. All three acts are well known to New York indie crowds.

Good to know

  • Take the B, Q or R to DeKalb Avenue, or the 2, 3, 4 or 5 to Nevins Street; the venue is at 1 University Plaza.
  • The restored interior is worth arriving early to look around.
  • Floor is standing room; the balcony has seats.
  • Bag rules are strict at Live Nation venues, so pack small.

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Common questions

Who else is on the bill?

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Anika.

Where is Brooklyn Paramount?

At 1 University Plaza in Downtown Brooklyn, on the LIU campus.