Watch The National Open for President Obama in Iowa
This past weekend, Ohio-based rockers The National performed for the first time in over eight months, opening a campaign rally for President Barack Obama in Des Moines, Iowa. This marks the second time that the band has opened for Obama, the first being at a rally in 2008. In addition, the band designed a t-shirt and lent their song “Fake Empire” to a campaign advertisement for the Obama administration.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe National to Open for Barack Obama in Des Moines
The National will be opening for Barack Obama during a Sept. 1 campaign stop in Des Moines, Iowa. read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to The National's Contribution to the Game of Thrones Soundtrack
After The National appeared on the Portal 2 soundtrack last summer, they're at it again with a song for HBO's Game of Thrones. read more
Found in: Music, NewsMembers of The National Appear on New Children's Book iPad App
The National frontman, Matt Berninger, is the narrator of a new interactive children’s book iPad and iPhone app called Dragon Brush. According to the Dragon Brush site, it is based on a traditional Chinese folktale.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSong Premiere: Thieving Irons - "Poison"
On June 5, Thieving Irons is set to release Behold, This Dreamer!, a record filled with his lush songs and heartfelt lyrics. Listen to and download the group's new track "Poison." read more
Found in: Featured AudioWatch Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly and Bryce Dessner's "Venus"
In Cincinnati Ohio on the last evening of 1012's MusicNOW Festival, Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly (The National) and Bryce Desnner performed track "Venus." The collaborative piece, co-written by the trio, is a song cycle based on the solar system. The composition is accompanied by a string quartet and seven trombones read more
Found in: Music, NewsPaste's Sweet 16 Predictions (Based on Musical Alumni)
Rather than rely on the reliable measures like RPI, conference wins and strength of schedule, I've decided to make my 2012 March Madness picks based solely on each school's musical alumni. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayCrossing Brooklyn Ferry Fest Announces Lineup
In January, the Brooklyn Academy of Music announced that it will host a spring festival curated by The National's Bryce and Aaron Dessner. The festival pays homage to Walt Whitman, as the event has been named Crossing Brooklyn Ferry. read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 20 Best Bonus Tracks
Thanks to the slightly wonky Gregorian calendar system, February is a bit longer this year. So to celebrate the bonus day, we’re highlighting 20 of our favorite bonus tracks on albums. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe National to Curate, Headline All Tomorrow's Parties
The All Tomorrow’s Parties festival confirmed today that the National would curate and headline the festival next December. The line up, as tweeted by the festival, is set to include Sharon Van Etten, Kronos Quartet, The Antlers, Wye Oak, My Brightest Diamond, Lower Dens, Owen Pallett, Boris, Tim Hecker, Suuns, Megafaun, Dark Dark Dark, and Buke and Gase. read more
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