14 Bands In Strange Locations
Most people have seen one of their favorite artists play on stage; it’s a wonderful experience, but such shows have a tendency to blend together after a while. But we’ve compiled a list that showcases some terrific artists in foreign territory—not stages, not recording studios, but unique locales which make them even more memorable.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayListen to The National Covering The Clash
Magnet has a running feature called Take Cover!, and today’s entry features “The Clampdown” by The Clash alongside its cover-y counterpart by The National.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch The National on Letterman
In addition to a recent ACL performance and a string of upcoming tour dates, The National performed on the Late Show With David Letterman last night.... read more
Found in: Music, News11 Streaming Concerts Worth a Virtual Lighter
The internet is a vast, amazing place for a seemingly infinite number) of reasons, including the ability to be transported somewhere else, almost immediately, and watch a performance you otherwise never would have had the chance to see... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe National's ACL Performance to Air on PBS Jan. 15
After 10 years of slowly building a loyal following, The National has finally seen its hard work and constant grinding come to fruition of late: The band’s 2010 release High Violet received widespread acclaim from both critics and fans alike. But where the members of The National separated themselves entirely from the many other indie-rock bands was with their impeccable live show. While touring hard in support of High Violet, The National brought this brooding show to the studios of Austin City Limits in October—a show that PBS will debut on Jan. 15.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMy 10 Favorite Albums of 2010
I spent most of December editing “Best Of” lists at PasteMagazine.com, and while most of those lists were deeply rooted in my opinion, they were a fusion of tastes of various writers and editors who contribute to the website. So here my own thoughts on my favorite albums of 2010…... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityThe 50 Best Songs of 2010
During the last 12 months, these 50 songs from 50 different artists brought us or joy or enveloped our sadness. Some of these were radio hits, but most either made their mark on the Internet or among those few who heard them. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayListen to Two New Sufjan Stevens Christmas Songs Featuring Members of The National & Arcade Fire
A few years ago, in the attic of Aaron Dessner’s Brooklyn home, The National’s guitarist gathered his brother and bandmate Bryce, Arcade Fire’s Richard Perry and Sufjan Stevens to record some Christmas songs. Long rumored, two of those songs were finally unearthed last night as the same quartet DJed at BBC6 for two hours.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayThe 20 Best Live Acts of 2010
We tried to bring some objectivity to the countless shows we collectively saw this year, choosing bands and solo performers who consistently left audiences with the feeling that they'd just experienced something special. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayRed Hot, 4AD Raise $1 Million for Charity
4AD and The Red Hot Organization have raised $1 million for charity with the proceeds from the Dark Was The Night album.... read more
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