Matt Berninger’s favourite Neil Young song
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The National
Credits: Levi Manchak
The National are an American indie rock band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1999 by vocalist Matt Berninger, twin brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner, and brothers Scott and Bryan Devendorf.
Renowned for their emotionally resonant songwriting, atmospheric arrangements and Berninger’s distinctive baritone voice, the band have become one of the defining acts of 21st-century indie rock. Following breakthrough albums including ‘Boxer’ and ‘High Violet’, The National achieved widespread critical acclaim with records such as ‘Trouble Will Find Me’, ‘Sleep Well Beast’, ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’ and ‘Laugh Track’. Known for their introspective lyrics and richly textured sound, the band have also collaborated with artists including Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, Bon Iver and Sufjan Stevens, cementing their status as one of modern alternative music’s most influential groups.
The National News
Matt Berninger shares new single ‘Breaking Into Acting’ with Hand Habits
‘Get Sunk’ arrives on May 30th.
The heartbreaking beauty at the centre of The National’s ‘New Order T-Shirt’
“This is such a sad song, but it’s beautiful!”
The National’s Matt Berninger announces new solo album, ‘Get Sunk’
Berninger has also shared the new single ‘Bonnet of Pins’
The National announce new live album ‘Rome’
They’ve also shared four tracks from the upcoming release.
More About The National
The National are an American indie rock band formed in 1999, best known for albums including 'Boxer', 'High Violet', 'Trouble Will Find Me' and 'Sleep Well Beast'.
'Bloodbuzz Ohio' is widely regarded as The National's signature song, although 'Fake Empire', 'I Need My Girl', 'Mr. November' and 'About Today' are also among their best-known recordings.
The National helped redefine modern indie rock through their emotionally nuanced songwriting, atmospheric sound and long-running creative partnership, influencing a generation of alternative artists while collaborating widely across contemporary music.