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Tuesday, 21 May 2013 00:00

The National

How Sleep Deprivation Helped The National Refine Their Music on "Trouble Will Find Me"

May 21, 2013 - The rise of the career of The Brooklyn based band The National has been slow and steady. Critical kudos begat bigger crowds and sales. But each of the band’s albums have also showed increasing awareness of their strengths as well. Today we hear how sleep deprivation lead the band to more straightforward songs.

Published in Guests

Wednesday, 15 May 2013 00:00

The National - Trouble Will Find Me

For well over a decade now The National have been uncompromising in their approach to music making. On their sixth studio album, Trouble Will Find Me (4AD), the Brooklyn-based band further embrace their ominous personality that seeks to find beauty though sorrow and darkness.

Published in 2013

Sunday, 09 May 2010 20:00

The National - High Violet - 4AD

With a decade of music-making under their belts, The National stand ready for another round of introductions. With each subsequent release, the band has garnered a wider fan base and louder critical praise. Upon the release of their new album High Violet, the band should be prepared for its most overwhelming ovation yet.

Published in 2010

Saturday, 20 September 2008 09:55

The National: WXPN's June 2007 Artist to Watch

The National is a band of New Yorkers transplanted from Cincinnati, Ohio: Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Bryan Devendorf, and Scott Devendorf. What each member of the band does is not that important, but what they do together seems increasingly more so.

Published in 2007