The National to Release Expanded Edition of High Violet
The deluxe album will include two new songs, three live tracks and more... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFive Autumnal Albums for the Changing Season
October is finally upon us, and we all know what that means... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayFrightened Rabbit, The National, Interpol Cover The Philistines Jr.
Interpol’s Turn on the Bright Lights, Frightened Rabbit’s The Winter of Mixed Drinks, The National’s Boxer and Jónsi’s Go are but a few of the best records released in recent years.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to a New Song From The National
Those brooding Brooklyn rockers of The National paid a visit to the studios of Minnesota Public Radio earlier this month to play a few songs and talk about their latest album, High Violet. Listeners were also treated to a new unreleased National song, an outtake from the record called “You Were a Kindness.” The band also played “Terrible Love,” “England,” and “Bloodbuzz Ohio.”... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPaste's Guide to Lollapalooza 2010
By now, tens of thousands of you are on your way to Chicago... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesLearn to Play The National From...The National
If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “Gosh, Self, I sure wish someone from The National would teach me how to play a killer jam off their new record, High Violet,” well, your highly-specific thirsts have been quenched!... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBest Music of 2010 (So Far): Josh Jackson, Editor-in-Chief
Josh Jackson found it difficult to pare down his picks to 10 for the first half of the year, but he did it anyway. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBonnaroo 2010 Photos Ft. Jay-Z, Flaming Lips, Stevie Wonder, Conan O'Brien, Many More
Photos by Mark C. Austin, Amber Roussel and Jason Goode... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsSufjan Stevens Working With The National on New Album
Call it a role reversal. Call it paying back a favor. Call it whatever you like, but Paste artist of the decade Sufjan Stevens has a new album in the works, and he’s asked his friends in The National to help him out. Stevens has previously worked on The National’s Boxer and High Violet,, but now it’s time for him to take the reins once again.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBonnaroo 2010: Why The National Didn't Disappoint
When I decided to forego seeing She & Him to get a front row spot at The National's Bonnaroo set, I wondered if I would regret it. Even though Boxer is one of my favorite albums and High Violet continues to win me over with every listen, I had my doubts about The National's ability to bring their dark, contemplative rock 'n' roll to a crowd of thousands in the middle of a field in Manchester, Tenn. ... read more
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