The National Have 30 'Sketches of Songs’ for Their Next AlbumThe National Have 30 'Sketches of Songs’ for Their Next AlbumBerninger said the National already have 30 song sketches for their follow-up to 2013’s 'Trouble Will Find Me.'Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
Mandatory Music: Nevermen, Lou Barlow, the Wytches + MoreMandatory Music: Nevermen, Lou Barlow, the Wytches + MoreThis week's installment of Mandatory Music includes new music from Mike Patton – and that's never bad news.Diffuser StaffDiffuser Staff
The National + Menomena Members Team Up As EL VYThe National + Menomena Members Team Up As EL VYEl VY's debut album 'Return to the Moon' is out Oct. 20. The duo, Matt Berninger and Brent Knopf, shared the title track and will tour in support of the record.Derrick RossignolDerrick Rossignol
The National Joined by Bon Iver + Sufjan Stevens At FestivalThe National Joined by Bon Iver + Sufjan Stevens At FestivalAmong other songs, Justin Vernon and Sufjan Stevens joined The National on stage for a cover of The Grateful Dead's "Peggy-O." Derrick RossignolDerrick Rossignol
The National to Release ‘A Lot of Sorrow’ Box SetThe National to Release ‘A Lot of Sorrow’ Box SetThe National performed "Sorry" for six hours in 2013, and now that "exhibition" is being released in a nine-LP box set.Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
Mandatory Music: The National, My Morning Jacket, FFS + MoreMandatory Music: The National, My Morning Jacket, FFS + MoreThis particularly collaborative installment of Mandatory Music features new music by the National (feat. Sharon Van Etten), FFS and more.Tim KaranTim Karan
The National Release 'Sunshine on My Back'The National Release 'Sunshine on My Back'Surprise! The National have returned with "Sunshine on My Back," their first new track since 2013's Trouble Will Find Me.Derrick RossignolDerrick Rossignol
Mandatory Music: Action Bronson + Earl Sweatshirt, Muse + MoreMandatory Music: Action Bronson + Earl Sweatshirt, Muse + MoreThis week's installment of Mandatory Music kicks off with a collaboration by two of alternative hip-hop's emerging stars.Tim KaranTim Karan
Aaron Dessner Helped Shape Mumford and Sons' New SoundAaron Dessner Helped Shape Mumford and Sons' New SoundJust a few days ago, Mumford and Sons delighted fans with the announcement of their forthcoming third album, Wilder Mind. Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray
‘Trials, Troubles, Tribulations’ Features Justin Vernon‘Trials, Troubles, Tribulations’ Features Justin VernonAaron Dessner isn’t the only member of the National who's founded a music festival.Beth KellmurrayBeth Kellmurray