Mod Lang is Detroit’s best-kept secret—though not for long. This four-piece outfit blends jangly guitars, hook-laden melodies, and infectious energy that has quickly made them a local favorite. The group consists of Antonio Keka and Alex Belfie trading off on guitar and vocals, backed by the magnetic Ava East on bass and Ben Taber locking down rhythm on drums.

With their debut LP, Borrowed Time, released February 2026 to boot, the four-piece has received both critical and fan success through a sound that feels both nostalgic yet fresh. Teeming with shimmering arrangements paired with a balance of wit, yearning and a restless sense of youth, the record burrows itself into your mind like an ear worm; magnetic and built for endless listening and dancing, further solidifying their place as one of Detroit’s most exciting rising stars.

Mod Lang has built an impressive reputation through their electric live shows—their chemistry and charisma lighting up every room they play and granting them the opportunity of supporting groups like The Lemon Twigs, Ty Segall, King Tuff, Sharp Pins and The Daniel Romano Outfit. Their signature track, “TV Star,” has become a word-of-mouth anthem: catchy, cheeky, and impossible not to move to.

With irresistible melodies, clever lyricism, and a stage presence that oozes charm, Mod Lang doesn’t just play shows—they throw a party. It’s Big Star with a leather jacket, The Jam with lipstick on the mic. If you’re lucky enough to catch them now, hold on tight.