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The National have a (t-shirt) crush on Barack Obama
Hungry for change in this Fake Empire? Looking for a president who hopefully won't Start A War? The National think that Barack Obama might be just the man for the job. If you share their opinion, now's your opportunity to support your candidate of choice (not to mention Paste's 2007 Band of the Year) by purchasing an oh-so-clever t-shirt from The National's website.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsRainn Wilson: "The National are uppity douchebags."
If you were at the Sasquatch! festival over Memorial Day weekend, you probably saw actor Rainn Wilson introduce a band. Or you bumped into him as you were wandering from the Wookie! Stage to the Yeti! Stage. Or maybe you saw him get into a tumble-on-the-ground fist fight with the dude selling 24 oz. cans of Coors Light for $12... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsCatching Up With... The National
It’s been quite a year for The National. The band released Boxer, Paste’s favorite album of 2007, just less than 365 days ago on May 22. Ever since, the band has been taking the masterful collection of songs to audiences around the world, and the trip isn't finished yet. May 23... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesThe National to release A Skin, A Night DVD with bonus CD
On May 20, Beggars Banquet will release A Skin, A Night, a film that documents the making of The National's Boxer—Paste's favorite album of 2007. What's more, the documentary was filmed by Vincent Moon, the man behind La Blogotheque's stunning Take-Away Shows, who calls The National "the greatest American rock band." We're pretty excited about the film here at Paste, and even more so now that the label has announced that a 12-song bonus CD of demos, covers and live performances will accompany the DVD release. It's called The Virginia EP, and it includes: 1. You've Done It Again, Virginia... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe National rocks out on Rhapsody, preps for tour
Recently, the band behind Paste’s top record of 2007 quietly released a live EP to remind those not in the know just what they are missing. The National's latest, titled Rhapsody Rocks NYC, was released exclusively via online music retailer Rhapsody. (And really, it would have been in bad taste to release it on iTunes with a title like that.) The EP features four songs from the band's last album, Boxer, recorded during the CMJ Music Marathon. Aside from a live EP, fans will get another chance to experience The National in person. As previously reported, the band of brotherly... read more
Found in: Music, NewsR.E.M. takes Modest Mouse, The National on tour
Anyone who frequents PasteMagazine.com knows that our hearts were stolen last year by a certain Ohio-cum-Brooklyn, patriotically named indie-rock band that features two pairs of brothers and a gravel-voiced lead singer. Not only did we declare The National a Band of the Week last May, but the group also graced our December/January cover. We did all this with good reason, though. After all, The National did make the #1 album of 2007. Good news, then, since it was announced recently that the band has not only added more tour dates for the spring (and made thousands of fans jealous of... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe National announces a few tour dates
Recently, we revealed our #1 album of the year 2007. Of course, you probably know by now that that honor went to the Brooklyn-based quintet, The National, and its slow-burner of a record, Boxer. As of late, the band has been touring around the world, but having completed their European engagement, the Cincinnati-bred boys will be heading over to entertain the Aussies and the Kiwis throughout the month of January. Still, The National has not forgot about its fellow countrymen. On Feb. 22, the group will take the stage at the Brooklyn Academy of Music as a part of the... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe National
The Brooklyn-via-Cincinnati band that cut 2007's best album, Boxer, hasn't tossed out the dry cleaner's phone number just yet. If Bruce Springsteen is The Boss, consider National frontman Matt Berninger The Chairman (of the Bored). Ladies and gentlemen, meet the white-collar E Street Band... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesThe National Quick Hit from ACL
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Found in: Featured VideosThe National mesmerizes with new video
The new video for the National's "Apartment Story" (courtesy of Stereogum) confirms what fans of the Brooklyn quintet already knew - the National is an utterly irresistible force of nature. Go on, just try to have a cocktail discussion while Matt Berninger and the Four Brothers are playing. Even as you try to focus on your companion's story about her semester abroad in New Zealand, the beat will work its way into your head by degrees. Soon, your toe starts tapping. Your head starts nodding. Now you've abandoned all pretensions of social nicety. You're on the floor, gyrating awkwardly to... read more
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