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Displaying all articles tagged:
The National
album review
May 1, 2023
The National Are Now a Parody Act
The band have become the very thing their critics accuse them of.
By
James Robins
backstories
Apr. 28, 2023
The National Want Their Taylor Swift Duet Played ‘in Context’
In “The Alcott,” she “inhabits this story as her own character,” says Aaron Dessner.
By
Ryan Leas
my single is dropping
Jan. 18, 2023
The National’s New Album Features All Your Favorite Sad People
Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, and Sufjan Stevens — not to mention Matt Berninger, of course.
By
Justin Curto
the festival circuit
July 18, 2022
The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of Pitchfork Festival 2022
High: the saxophones. Low: the rain.
By
Justin Curto
the law
Mar. 8, 2022
Ed Sheeran Is Working on His
folklore
He said he wrote 25 songs with Aaron Dessner in one week — under oath!
By
Justin Curto
movie review
Feb. 25, 2022
Cyrano
Is Stunning
It’s one of the most romantic movies ever made, but it’s all evasion, heartache, and yearning.
By
Bilge Ebiri
vulture guides
July 30, 2020
Your Map to the Musical Woods of Taylor Swift’s
folklore
Seventeen post-
folklore
music recommendations, from Bob Dylan to Sixpence None the Richer.
By
Justin Curto
as told to
July 27, 2020
The Story Behind Every Song on Taylor Swift’s
folklore
The National’s Aaron Dessner walks us through the surprise record, how his songs compare to Jack Antonoff’s, and the mysterious William Bowery.
By
Brady Gerber
the inside track
July 24, 2020
Taylor Swift and Bon Iver Find Perfect Harmony on ‘exile’
This isn’t the indie record that’s much cooler than hers. This is what she makes after she’s listened to that record.
By
Justin Curto
theater review
Nov. 7, 2019
Theater Review: A
Cyrano
Without the Nose? Even If He Sings?
Peter Dinklage plays the secret romancer in this musical adaptation.
By
Helen Shaw
collaborations
May 2, 2019
So the National, Alicia Vikander, and Mike Mills Made a Movie Together …
And it also became the band’s newest album,
I Am Easy to Find
, which comes out on May 17. Here’s how it all happened.
By
Jackson McHenry
Nov. 29, 2017
Another Grammys, Another Year of Confusing Rock Nominations
It’s getting harder and harder to define what rock is supposed to be.
By
Frank Guan
roll clip!
Mar. 28, 2017
Watch The National’s Matt Berninger Sing at The
Game of Thrones
Concert
The National’s front man made a guest appearance in Vegas.
By
Tolly Wright
women’s march 2017
Jan. 18, 2017
Women’s March After-Party Has a Stacked Lineup
All proceeds from the D.C. event will go to support Planned Parenthood.
By
Hunter Harris
year in culture 2016
Dec. 6, 2016
The 10 Best Songs of 2016
No. 1: Frank Ocean.
By
Craig Jenkins
covers
Mar. 24, 2016
The National Got Basically Everyone in Indie Rock to Cover the Grateful Dead
Hear covers from Courtney Barnett, Justin Vernon, and Jenny Lewis — to name a few.
By
Dee Lockett
christmas cheer
Dec. 23, 2014
Bob’s Burgers
and the National Make Xmas Lovely
The animated National cover a song from the show.
By
Lindsey Weber
year in culture 2014
Dec. 16, 2014
The 15 Best Music Videos of 2014
From Sia to the National.
By
Lindsey Weber
July 22, 2014
Zach Galifianakis and Ted Danson Turn The National’s New Documentary into […]
Here’s a new video Funny or Die made to help promote indie band The National’s new documentary Mistaken for Strangers. In the video, respected […]
By
Megh Wright
right-click
Apr. 8, 2014
Hear a Delightful Song for and by Brooklyn Dads
By members of the Walkmen and the National.
By
Jesse David Fox
party chat
Mar. 28, 2014
Matt Berninger on the National’s New Rock Doc
“Had he told us before what he was going to do, we probably would have pulled the plug.”
By
Anna Silman
Mar. 10, 2014
‘SNL’ Review: Lena Dunham, Guest Stars, and Lots of Impressions
This time last year, Megh Wright and I compiled a list of 10 first-time SNL hosts we’d like to see someday. The list included Stephen Colbert […]
By
Erik Voss
overnights
Mar. 9, 2014
SNL
Recap: Is Dunham the Host of Her Generation?
Or, at least,
a
host of her generation.
By
Joe Berkowitz
Feb. 25, 2014
Lena Dunham to Host ‘SNL’ on March 8th
Lena Dunham is going to have her first turn at hosting SNL. According to Deadline, the Girls creator and star is set to host the March 8th […]
By
Megh Wright
videology
Feb. 14, 2014
Watch the National’s Video for ‘I Need My Girl’; Believe in Love and Dance Again
Happy Valentine’s Day from Brooklyn’s favorite sad dads.
By
Jesse David Fox
right-click
Nov. 7, 2013
Hear the National’s Gorgeous
Catching Fire
Soundtrack Song, ‘Lean’
Sad Katniss.
By
Jesse David Fox
concert review
June 6, 2013
The National at Barclays Center: Middle-Aged and Loving It
How parenthood and success helped the National find contentment.
By
Jesse David Fox
trailer mix
Apr. 15, 2013
Mistaken for Strangers
Trailer: The National! On Tour! (And Melancholy!)
The National can make even the big tour movie into something understated and bittersweet.
By
Jesse David Fox
Apr. 8, 2013
Here Are Songs From the National, Selena Gomez
Pick your poison.
By
Amanda Dobbins
music
Mar. 21, 2013
The National Are Releasing a New Album in May
It’s called
Trouble Will Find Me
.
By
Amanda Dobbins
videos
Nov. 16, 2012
The National Cover Linda’s
Bob’s Burgers
Thanksgiving Song
It’s happy, sad, and delicious.
By
Jesse David Fox
soundtracks
May 25, 2012
Listen to The National’s Dirge From the
Game of Thrones
Soundtrack
My are you broody, Matt Berninger.
By
Andre Tartar
sufjan stevens
Apr. 2, 2012
Watch a Collaboration Between Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, and Bryce Dessner
Take us with you to “Venus”!
By
Eliot Glazer
out on the weekend
Dec. 19, 2011
This Weekend’s Concerts: From Atlas Sound to Wu-Tang Clan
Click through for photos of Wu-Tang, Atlas Sound, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bowie Ball, and more.
By
Abby Schreiber
clickables
Apr. 28, 2011
Rock Out to The National With Eric Wareheim and Some Committed Bros
Nothing says dance party like “Bloodbuzz Ohio.”
By
Amanda Dobbins
out on the weekend
Apr. 25, 2011
This Weekend’s Concerts, From Nicki Minaj to Arcade Fire
Plus: Cut Copy, Ke$ha, Diddy Dirty Money, yhe Kills, and more, in our weekly concert roundup.
By
Amos Barshad
clickables
Mar. 31, 2011
Watch the National’s Video for ‘Think You Can Wait’ From
Win Win
Definitely the most emo high-school-wrestling scenes you’ve ever watched.
By
Amanda Dobbins
clickables
Mar. 15, 2011
Hear a New Song From the National, ‘Think You Can Wait’
From the ‘Win Win’ soundtrack.
By
Amanda Dobbins
Mar. 9, 2011
Check Out the Weirdly Wonderful The National Video with Kristen Schaal and […]
Here’s the new music video from The National, directed by Daily Show/Bob’s Burgers scribe Scott Jacobson. It features Kristen Schall as the […]
By
Adam Frucci
clickables
Dec. 20, 2010
Hear Two New Christmas Songs From Sufjan Stevens and the National
Merry Christmas; please don’t cry.
By
Amanda Dobbins
clickables
Nov. 24, 2010
Hear the National’s Peppy New Song, ‘Wake Up Your Saints’
Weirdly happy!
By
Amanda Dobbins
music
Aug. 17, 2010
Hear the National Perform an Unreleased Song, ‘You Were a Kindness’
Minnesota Public Radio gets the exclusive.
By
Edith Zimmerman
bombs away
June 25, 2010
The National’s Matt Berninger Shakes Up Staid Image With Aiport Bomb Scare
Well done, Matt!
By
Amos Barshad
June 12, 2010
At Bonnaroo, Kings of Leon Play a Pensive Set; Kid Cudi Performs Despite Arrest
News from Tennessee.
By
Mike Vilensky
music
May 11, 2010
The National Release Outrageous New Music Video, ‘Bloodbuzz Ohio’
Just kidding, it’s incredibly boring.
By
Edith Zimmerman
vulture advises
May 11, 2010
How The National Can Prove They’re Not Boring
With today’s release of the critically acclaimed ‘High Violet,’ we offer the National some career advice.
By
Amos Barshad
the industry
Apr. 30, 2010
Industry Roundup: Krasinski, Heigl,
The Dark Tower
Plus: ‘Glee”s Quinn to date an alien.
By
Josh Duboff
music
Apr. 23, 2010
Hear the National’s New Album,
High Violet
Stream it over on the New York ‘Times.’
By
Edith Zimmerman
music
Apr. 14, 2010
Hear Yet Another New Track From the National, ‘Sin-Eaters’
This is the B-side off “Bloodbuzz Ohio.”
By
Edith Zimmerman
music
Apr. 13, 2010
Download a Free New Song From the National, ‘Afraid of Everyone’
Another track off their upcoming ‘High Violet’ album.
By
Edith Zimmerman
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