Nature Loves Courage: Los Angeles Electronic Funk Band

Nature Loves Courage is an electro-funk-rock band bending entire genres to their will.

The name is inspired by a quote from psychedelic philosopher Terence McKenna and embodies their belief that the most important thing humans can do is create art in the face of increasing adversity.

NLC was born in 2019 among three long-time friends and musical partners – McKenna Rowe (vocals, arrangements, keys), Jake Bergman (bass) and Garrett Smith (drums). When the pandemic hit, NLC collaborated remotely on their “post punk electro-funk-rock” sound in an explosion of songwriting during quarantine. Guitarist Joe De Sa joined the band in 2021. In 2022, NLC released 12 songs, a new EP in September 2023. Another EP will be released in June 2024.

NLC has drawn comparisons to Garbage, Goldfrapp, Annie Lennox, Róisín Murphy and St Vincent. Follow NLC on your streaming platform of choice to find out about upcoming new releases and live shows.