Since their 2021 emergence, New Translations have been electrifying stages with a high-voltage fusion of synth-driven indie rock, new wave nostalgia, and alt-pop. This five-piece powerhouse has rapidly become synonymous with emotionally charged, high-impact performances, transforming every show into a cathartic, communal experience. Their undeniable live prowess has already propelled them to major stages, including Bonnaroo and a coveted 2025 tour supporting Rainbow Kitten Surprise.

Their debut album, Vacation, is a masterclass in channeling influences from ’80s post-punk, dream pop, and shoegaze into anthemic explorations of vulnerability and transformation. Featuring standout singles like “Coldest Century,” “Voided Velvet” ft. Michigander, and “Post Hang,” Vacation showcases the band’s innate ability to craft expansive soundscapes without sacrificing raw, personal storytelling. The project has already garnered significant critical acclaim, landing them on the radar of tastemakers such as Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, FLOOD, and The Tennessean.

New Translations are expertly balancing retro textures with a distinctly modern voice, staking their claim in a lane entirely their own. This artistic independence is rooted in their foundational ethos: “We want to find the outsiders and create a community of outsiders,” the band states. “We want it to the point where they’re no longer on the outside.”