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Laneway Festival 2013 Lineup Announced: Sigur Ros + the National to Headline

Gina Vespa — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:56:16 +0000

Created back in 2004 in Melbourne, Australia, the St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival has since traveled to New Zealand and Singapore, and this year, the indie music event makes its U.S. debut on Sept. 14 in Detroit, Mich. Sigur Ros and the National are set to headline, and support acts include Deerhunter, Solange, Savages, Frightened Rabbits and more.

The National, 'Sea of Love' [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:37:05 +0000

The National‘s ‘Sea of Love,’ off the forthcoming album ‘Trouble Will Find Me,’ is a thick, moody song. The video is the total opposite. It’s lively and alive, and features the indie rockers performing in a cramped white space, wearing coordinated suits and trying to play their instruments despite space limitations. There’s even a little [...]

The National Play 'Sorrow' for Six Hours Straight at MoMA [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:15:16 +0000

The National have given new meaning to the idea of “one really long song.” The indie rockers endeavored to play the tune ‘Sorrow,’ which appears on their 2010 release ‘High Violet,’ for six hours straight last night (May 5) as part of MoMA’s PS1 Sunday Sessions. This was their encore. And what an encore it [...]

LouFest 2013 Reveals Lineup: Wilco, the National, Alabama Shakes + More to Perform

Gina Vespa — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:49:46 +0000

LouFest has announced the lineup for its fourth annual run, set to take place on Sept. 7-8 at Forest Park’s Central Field in St. Louis, Mo. Festival-goers can look forward to performances by Wilco, the National, Alabama Shakes and the Killers, plus many more top-name acts.

The National Debut Two New Songs on 'Jimmy Fallon'

Joe Robinson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:49:54 +0000

Fans of the National won't be able to find the band's new album, ‘Trouble Will Find Me,' in stores until May 20, but it doesn't take much searching to find several tracks bound for the disc online. A few weeks ago, the New York rockers premiered three songs (‘Heavenfaced,' ‘Graceless’ and ‘Fireproof’) during a secret show in Berlin. A week later, the disc's first single, 'Demons,' surfaced online, followed a few days later by another cut, 'Don’t Swallow the Cap.'

News Bits: The National Plot Marathon Performance of Single Song + More

Diffuser.fm Staff — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:00:38 +0000

Think you can’t get enough of the National tune ‘Sorrow?’ Think again. [NME] How much do people still care about Fall Out Boy? A lot, it turns out. [Contact Music] Girls vs. Boys are back with a new song, and there’s an EP in the works. [Brooklyn Vegan] Did you know Prince once co-wrote a [...]

Roskilde Festival Announces 2013 Lineup: Kraftwerk, the National + Sigur Ros Headlining

Joe Robinson — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:04:25 +0000

One of Europe's longest-running festivals -- both in terms of how many years it's been around and how many days it runs each year -- Denmark's Roskilde festival has announced its lineup for 2013. Kraftwerk, the National, Sigur Rós and Queens of the Stone Age are among the bands slated to headline this year's event, with nu-metal mavens Slipknot and R&B superstar Rihanna among the eclectic list of other artists at the top of the bill.

The National, 'Don't Swallow the Cap' [Listen]

Joe Robinson — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:36:58 +0000

'Don't Swallow the Cap' isn't just good advice for children from the National -- it's also the title of a tune off their forthcoming album, 'Trouble Will Find Me,' which drops May 21.

Earlier this week, the band issued the disc's first single, a catchy little number called 'Demons,' and 'Don't Swallow the Cap' follows with a more upbeat vibe, complete with swelling, symphonic strings. Check it out below.

The National, 'Demons' [Listen]

Gina Vespa — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:35:31 +0000

Last week, the National treated fans to several new songs from their forthcoming record ‘Trouble Will Find Me’ at a show in Berlin, and this morning (April 8), they've released ‘Demons,’ the first studio track from the disc. Listen to the tune via the video above, which portrays an artist sketching the album’s artwork in chalk.

The National Premiere New Songs in Berlin [Watch]

Gina Vespa — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:40:16 +0000

Last month, the National announced plans to release a new album, ‘Trouble Will Find Me,’ and last night (April 4), they treated fans to some tunes from the forthcoming disc at a secret show at Berlin’s Michelberger Hotel. Check out the live footage of the brand-new songs ‘Heavenfaced’ (above), ‘Graceless’ and ‘Fireproof’ (below).

News Bits: MTV VMAs Head to Brooklyn, the National Recruit A-List Guests + More

Joe Robinson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:45:30 +0000

Attention, hipsters: The MTV Video Music Awards are headed to Brooklyn. [MTV Buzzworthy] Arcade Fire, Sufjan Stevens and more will guest on the National‘s next album. [Music Feed]. Baroness are soldiering on without their rhythm section following last year’s tragic bus crash. [Brooklyn Vegan] Ever wanted to catch ZZ Top live? Your chance is almost [...]

The National Releasing New Album 'Trouble Will Find Me' in May

Gina Vespa — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:33:32 +0000

The National will release a new album, ‘Trouble Will Find Me,’ on May 21 via 4AD, the Brooklyn band has announced. The record is the follow-up to 2010′s ‘High Violet.’ In a recent statement, frontman Matt Berninger shared his thoughts on the album, calling the songs more “immediate and visceral” than their earlier material. “For [...]

The National Documentary 'Mistaken for Strangers' to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

Joe Robinson — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:14:02 +0000

'Mistaken for Strangers,' a new documentary about the National on tour, will premiere on April 17 at the opening night of the 12th annual Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. The film was directed by frontman Matt Berninger's brother, Tom, and after the screening, the band will take the stage for a special performance.

A self-described heavy metal and horror movie enthusiast, Tom moonlighted as a roadie-turned-auteur during the trek, and 'Mistaken for Strangers' focuses on the relationship between the two siblings, the fraught job of a roadie and life on road with a touring rock band.

Boston Calling Festival Lands fun., the National, Of Monsters and Men + More for Inaugural Event

Joe Robinson — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:07:36 +0000

The lineup of the Boston Calling festival has been announced, and fun., the National, the Shins and Of Monsters and Men are among the top-billed acts for the inaugural edition of the Beantown event, which runs May 25-26 at Boston’s City Hall Plaza.

The National Announce New Album, Summer Tour

Gina Vespa — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:05:42 +0000

The National will release the follow-up to their 2010 album ‘High Violet' in May via 4AD. The band has also announced plans to hit the road this summer with Dirty Projectors in support of the record.

The National Playing Brooklyn Arena Show at Barclays Center

Joe Robinson — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:09:32 +0000

The National have lined up a concert for June 5 at the Barclays Center, a newly opened, 17,000-capacity arena in the band's hometown of Brooklyn, N.Y. The gig will be their first in the region since wrapping up a six-night stand at New York City's Beacon Theater back in December of 2011.

News Bits: Sufjan Stevens Shares Zany Christmas Box Set Promos, the National Rock 'Boardwalk Empire' + More

Kenneth Partridge — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:00:53 +0000

Sufjan Stevens made some promos for his new Xmas box set, and yep, they’re zany. [Pitchfork] Hot off their ‘Bob’s Burgers’ cover, the National have recorded another TV song. [NME] Did you miss Joy Division on Feb. 8., 1980? Not to worry. [Consequences of Sound] Next time you’re in Nashville, be sure to visit Jack [...]

The National Cover 'Bob's Burgers' Thanksgiving Song

Joe Robinson — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:05:03 +0000

The National have turned in quite the unexpected cover of a Thanksgiving-themed song that appeared yesterday (Nov. 18) on 'Bob's Burgers.' Linda, the matriarch of the show's Belcher family, sang the jokey, impromptu song during the latest episode of the Fox animated show, and the 'Bob's Burgers' producers asked the National to record a version.

The National, fun. + More Playing Marriage Equality Benefit Concert

Joe Robinson — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:19:00 +0000

The National, fun. and Rufus Wainwright are among the acts that have signed on to perform at Freedom to Love Now!, an Oct. 30 benefit concert lined up at New York City's Beacon Theatre that will raise money for the marriage equality organization Freedom to Marry.

The National, Chris Cornell Support President Obama at Iowa Rally

Joe Robinson — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:35:19 +0000

The National and Chris Cornell hit the stage at a campaign rally for Barack Obama Saturday afternoon at Living History Farms in Urbandale, Iowa, each turning in a brief performance before the president spoke to the estimated crowd of 10,000 supporters, reports the Times-Delphic.