Modern English is a British post-punk and new wave band formed in Colchester, Essex, in 1979. After signing with the influential 4AD label, the group released the albums Mesh & Lace and After the Snow, the latter featuring its enduring signature song, “I Melt with You.” Its catalog also includes favorites such as “Someone’s Calling” and “Hands Across the Sea,” blending atmospheric keyboards, driving guitars and Robbie Grey’s distinctive vocals. Modern English continues to tour and create new music, including the 2024 album 1 2 3 4, produced by Mario J. McNulty.
