The National Release "Exile Vilify" off Portal 2 Soundtrack
A while ago, we wrote about The National composing a song for the videogame Portal 2, developed by Valve Software. Now the song, “Exile Vilify,” has arrived.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCatch Coachella From Home With YouTube Live Broadcast
Bummed about not being able to go to Coachella? We understand, and so does YouTube. The site will host a live stream of many of this year’s performances for those who can’t make it to Indio, Calif. this weekend.... read more
Found in: Concerts, News20 Great Songs Stripped Down
Musicians have captured something special when they can remove most of the instrumentation and effects from a song, and it still holds up—or becomes even better. Here are 20 of our favorite stripped-down versions of songs (not stripper versions—that would be weird.)... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch The National's Video for "Think You Can Wait"
The film Win Win, starring Paul Giamatti and Amy Ryan and directed by Tom McCarthy, has been receiving massive critical acclaim (93% on Rottentomatoes). The National have helped by composing the theme song, “Think You Can Wait,” which now has a video full of bloopers and clips of Win Win along with the band and Sharon Van Etten playing the song on a backlit stage.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe National, Bright Eyes, My Morning Jacket to Play Latitude Festival 2011
The Latitude Festival 2011 has unleashed its massive lineup with The National, Paolo Nutini and Suede as headliners. Also appearing: Anna Calvi, Avi Buffalo, My Morning Jacket, Bright Eyes, Crystal Fighters, Eels, Bombay Bicycle Club, Deerhunter, Chapel Club, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Foals, KT Tunstall, Violens and Wanda Jackson, among plenty of others.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe National's Matt Berninger and Sharon Jones Sing Duet for Booker T. Jones Album
Pitchfork has a stream of the song “Representing Memphis” from the legendary Booker T. Jones, who gathered Matt Berninger of The National and Sharon Jones of Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings to duet for the track. The song appears on T. Jones’ forthcoming album The Road From Memphis, which we previously reported on.... read more
Found in: Music, News12 Fantastic Fan-Made Music Videos
A few days ago, we showcased some fans’ devotion to their favorite musicians through tattoos. Today, we exemplify that fanatic devotion through a different medium: the music video.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayStream The National featuring Sharon Van Etten "Think You Can Wait"
A couple days ago, we told you about The National writing the theme song for the upcoming film Win Win starring Paul Giamatti. Well, the song’s here with background vocals by Sharon Van Etten, reports Some Kind of Awesome.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe National Write Songs for Portal 2 Videogame, Win Win Film
TwentyFourBit reports that The National have composed two new songs, one for the videogame Portal 2 and one for the film Win Win starring Paul Giamatti.... read more
Found in: Games, News34 of Our Favorite Band Tattoos
Few forms of personal expression represent devotion better than tattoos, and many fans have permanently expressed their affection for their favorite musicians by embedding indelible ink within layers of their skin. Some have turned out atrociously, but the following tattoos show how effective this artistry can be.... read more
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