The National Covers The Velvet Underground In NYC

Enjoy Friday night's performance of 'What Goes On' below (clip via Sauw Space).


MP3: The National - Fake Empire

The National & The Breeders Announce Obama Rally

Details are as follows:

Cincinnati, Ohio
10/16 (5PM - 9PM)
Fountain Square
FREE

For further info, head here.

MP3: The National - Fake Empire

National Tune Used In New Obama Ad

Enjoy a three minute montage alongside 'Fake Empire' in the commercial below.


MP3: The National - Fake Empire

The National Debuts New Tune In Denmark

Enjoy 'A Thousand Black Cities' below. Download an MP3 at bottom of post.


MP3: The National - Fake Empire

Paste Mag Catches Up With The National

Amongst the topics discussed:

-'Dude Rock'
-Croatia
-Indie Popularity
-R.E.M.

Read the feature here.

Visit The National at their official site.

MP3: The National - Fake Empire

CONTEST: The National's Film Screening In NYC

French filmmaker, Vincent Moon, made a movie about Brooklyn's beloved quintet. It's titled A Skin, A Night.

We have passes to the documentary's premiere.

E-mail us for a chance to score a pair of tix!

The event will take place on the evening of 4/23.

Winner will be randomly selected this Friday (5pm).

MP3: The National - Fake Empire

The National Releases Trailer For Forthcoming Documentary

Enjoy a sneak peek into A Skin, A Night below. Visit The National at their official site.


MP3: The National - Fake Empire

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #561

The National - Around The Bend

A brand new tune debuted on 2/22/08 @ BAM.

Read my review of that gig here.

MP3: The National - Around The Bend [alt link]

The National @ BAM: A River Full Of Lost Sharks

Last night marked my fourth time seeing the National since the release of their enthralling junior LP, Alligator. Surprisingly and/or thankfully their debut at the 2100-capacity Brooklyn Academy Of Music did not vary greatly from their standard riveting gigs over the course of the last three years. The show focused primarily on 2007's Boxer & the aforementioned, Alligator, as per usual. However, one key difference was the backing string and horn sections which added a much-adored texture and fullness to The National's aggregated sound. Another unexpected treat was a guest appearance by Sufjan Stevens whom tickled the ivories during 'Ada'. Along with a beautiful backdrop, perfect acoustics and a certain magic in the air, The National undoubtedly soared throughout the 90-minute gig. Visit the band at their official site. Enjoy some photos, the setlist & an MP3 below.

Setlist: Start A War. Brainy. Baby We'll Be Fine. Slow Show. Secret Meeting. Mistaken For Strangers. Squalor Victoria. Abel. Wasp Nest. Racing Like A Pro. Ada. Apartment Story. Untitled New Song. Karen. Fake Empire... City Middle. Mr November. About Today. Gospel.

MP3: The National - Brainy [alt link]

The National Announces Summer Euro Festival Tour

Catch Brooklyn's finest at:

T In The Park, Scotland: July 11-13
Benicassim, Spain: July 17-20
Haldern Pop Festival, Germany: Aug 2-4
Oya Festival, Norway: Aug 5-9
Way Out West Festival, Sweden: Aug 8-9

Visit The National at their official site.

MP3: The National - Cold Girl Fever

REM/Modest Mouse/The National Tour Dates!

The rumor turned out to be true.

May 23 - Vancouver, BC - Deer Lake Park
May 29 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
May 31 - San Francisco, CA - Greek Theatre
June 3 - Denver, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
June 6 - Chicago, IL - United Center
June 8 - Toronto, ON - Molson Amphitheatre
June 10 - Raleigh, NC - Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
June 11 - Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion
June 13 - Boston, MA - Tweeter Center
June 14 - Long Island, NY - Jones Beach
June 18 - Philadelphia, PA - Mann Center
June 19 - New York, NY - TBA
June 21 - Atlanta, GA - Lakewood Amphitheatre

MP3: Modest Mouse - Dashboard

My Brightest Diamond To Open For The National, Again

Brooklynites can catch the pair at:

02-22 Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Academy Of Music
02-23 Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Academy Of Music

Visit My Brightest Diamond on MySpace.

MP3: MBD - Golden Star (Alias Remix)

The National + Modest Mouse + REM = Summer Tour?

The National's frontman, Matt Berninger, spills the beans (of sorts) to Triple J: *"I don't know if we're allowed to say but I think we might be doing some shows with them when their new record comes out. So that'll be unbelievable for us. I think Modest Mouse are also going to be part of those shows too."*

Thanks for the tip, Baby!

MP3: The National - Slipping Husband

Retro Clip: The National Visits Jools Holland, Circa '05

Enjoy Alligator's 'Lit Up' below. Download a National MP3 at bottom of post.


MP3: The National - Guest Room [alt link]

NPR Interviews The National

The media giant is also offering a free download of the band's recent gig at DC's 9:30 Club. Enjoy both here.

Full setlist is as follows:

Start A War
Mistaken For Strangers
Slow Show
Secret Meeting
Brainy
Baby, We'll be Fine
Lit Up
Racing Like A Pro
Squalor Victoria
Apartment Story
Daughters Of The Soho Riots
Ada
Fake Empire
Mr. November
Green Gloves
Abel
About Today

MP3: The National - Murder Me Rachael

The National Records Black Cab Session

Check out the band's performance of 'You've Done It Again, Virginia' in the clip below.

Learn more about The Black Cab Sessions here.

MP3: The National - Cold Girl Fever

The National Adds Aussie & Brooklyn Dates To '08 Tour

These easily get The Music Slut's seal of approval.

15 JAN 2008: AUCKLAND, New Zealand - The Studio
17 JAN 2008: BRISBANE, Australia - The Zoo
18 JAN 2008: MELBOURNE, Australia - The Corner
19 JAN 2008: MELBOURNE, Australia - The Corner
21 JAN 2008: SYDNEY, Australia - City Recital Hall
22 JAN 2008: SYDNEY, Australia - City Recital Hall
23 JAN 2008: SYDNEY, Australia - City Recital Hall
22 FEB 2008: Brooklyn, New York - BAM

Photo courtesy of The Phoenix.

MP3: The National - Slipping Husband

The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #195

The National - Live On WOXY

Learn more about WOXY (my fave station) here.

Setlist:
Apartment Story
You've Done It Again, Virginia
Mistaken For Strangers

A brief Q+A with the band follows the trio of tunes.

MP3: The National - Live On WOXY

The National Visits Craig Ferguson

Check out their stellar performance of 'Apartment Story' from last night's broadcast, below.


MP3: The National - Apartment Story

The National Releases Second 'Boxer' Clip

See below for their video to 'Apartment Story, as hosted by the fine folks at Spinner.



MP3: The National - Apartment Story