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The National

  1. album review
    The National Are Now a Parody ActThe band have become the very thing their critics accuse them of.
    By James Robins
  2. backstories
    The National Want Their Taylor Swift Duet Played ‘in Context’In “The Alcott,” she “inhabits this story as her own character,” says Aaron Dessner.
    By Ryan Leas
  3. my single is dropping
    The National’s New Album Features All Your Favorite Sad PeopleTaylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, and Sufjan Stevens — not to mention Matt Berninger, of course.
    By Justin Curto
  4. the festival circuit
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of Pitchfork Festival 2022High: the saxophones. Low: the rain.
    By Justin Curto
  5. the law
    Ed Sheeran Is Working on His folkloreHe said he wrote 25 songs with Aaron Dessner in one week — under oath!
    By Justin Curto
  6. movie review
    Cyrano Is StunningIt’s one of the most romantic movies ever made, but it’s all evasion, heartache, and yearning.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  7. vulture guides
    Your Map to the Musical Woods of Taylor Swift’s folkloreSeventeen post-folklore music recommendations, from Bob Dylan to Sixpence None the Richer.
    By Justin Curto
  8. as told to
    The Story Behind Every Song on Taylor Swift’s folkloreThe National’s Aaron Dessner walks us through the surprise record, how his songs compare to Jack Antonoff’s, and the mysterious William Bowery.
    By Brady Gerber
  9. the inside track
    Taylor Swift and Bon Iver Find Perfect Harmony on ‘exile’This isn’t the indie record that’s much cooler than hers. This is what she makes after she’s listened to that record.
    By Justin Curto
  10. theater review
    Theater Review: A Cyrano Without the Nose? Even If He Sings?Peter Dinklage plays the secret romancer in this musical adaptation.
    By Helen Shaw
  11. collaborations
    So the National, Alicia Vikander, and Mike Mills Made a Movie Together …And it also became the band’s newest album, I Am Easy to Find, which comes out on May 17. Here’s how it all happened.
    By Jackson McHenry
  12. Another Grammys, Another Year of Confusing Rock NominationsIt’s getting harder and harder to define what rock is supposed to be.
    By Frank Guan
  13. roll clip!
    Watch The National’s Matt Berninger Sing at The Game of Thrones ConcertThe National’s front man made a guest appearance in Vegas.
    By Tolly Wright
  14. women’s march 2017
    Women’s March After-Party Has a Stacked LineupAll proceeds from the D.C. event will go to support Planned Parenthood.
    By Hunter Harris
  15. year in culture 2016
    The 10 Best Songs of 2016No. 1: Frank Ocean.
    By Craig Jenkins
  16. covers
    The National Got Basically Everyone in Indie Rock to Cover the Grateful DeadHear covers from Courtney Barnett, Justin Vernon, and Jenny Lewis — to name a few.
    By Dee Lockett
  17. christmas cheer
    Bob’s Burgers and the National Make Xmas LovelyThe animated National cover a song from the show.
    By Lindsey Weber
  18. year in culture 2014
    The 15 Best Music Videos of 2014From Sia to the National.
    By Lindsey Weber
  19. Zach Galifianakis and Ted Danson Turn The National’s New Documentary into […]Here’s a new video Funny or Die made to help promote indie band The National’s new documentary Mistaken for Strangers. In the video, respected […]
    By Megh Wright
  20. right-click
    Hear a Delightful Song for and by Brooklyn DadsBy members of the Walkmen and the National.
    By Jesse David Fox
  21. party chat
    Matt Berninger on the National’s New Rock Doc“Had he told us before what he was going to do, we probably would have pulled the plug.”
    By Anna Silman
  22. ‘SNL’ Review: Lena Dunham, Guest Stars, and Lots of ImpressionsThis time last year, Megh Wright and I compiled a list of 10 first-time SNL hosts we’d like to see someday. The list included Stephen Colbert […]
    By Erik Voss
  23. overnights
    SNL Recap: Is Dunham the Host of Her Generation?Or, at least, a host of her generation.
    By Joe Berkowitz
  24. Lena Dunham to Host ‘SNL’ on March 8thLena Dunham is going to have her first turn at hosting SNL. According to Deadline, the Girls creator and star is set to host the March 8th […]
    By Megh Wright
  25. videology
    Watch the National’s Video for ‘I Need My Girl’; Believe in Love and Dance AgainHappy Valentine’s Day from Brooklyn’s favorite sad dads.
    By Jesse David Fox
  26. right-click
    Hear the National’s Gorgeous Catching Fire Soundtrack Song, ‘Lean’Sad Katniss.
    By Jesse David Fox
  27. concert review
    The National at Barclays Center: Middle-Aged and Loving ItHow parenthood and success helped the National find contentment.
    By Jesse David Fox
  28. trailer mix
    Mistaken for Strangers Trailer: The National! On Tour! (And Melancholy!)The National can make even the big tour movie into something understated and bittersweet.
    By Jesse David Fox
  29. Here Are Songs From the National, Selena GomezPick your poison.
    By Amanda Dobbins
  30. music
    The National Are Releasing a New Album in MayIt’s called Trouble Will Find Me.
    By Amanda Dobbins
  31. videos
    The National Cover Linda’s Bob’s Burgers Thanksgiving SongIt’s happy, sad, and delicious.
    By Jesse David Fox
  32. soundtracks
    Listen to The National’s Dirge From the Game of Thrones SoundtrackMy are you broody, Matt Berninger.
    By Andre Tartar
  33. sufjan stevens
    Watch a Collaboration Between Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, and Bryce DessnerTake us with you to “Venus”!
    By Eliot Glazer
  34. out on the weekend
    This Weekend’s Concerts: From Atlas Sound to Wu-Tang ClanClick through for photos of Wu-Tang, Atlas Sound, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bowie Ball, and more.
    By Abby Schreiber
  35. clickables
    Rock Out to The National With Eric Wareheim and Some Committed BrosNothing says dance party like “Bloodbuzz Ohio.”
    By Amanda Dobbins
  36. out on the weekend
    This Weekend’s Concerts, From Nicki Minaj to Arcade FirePlus: Cut Copy, Ke$ha, Diddy Dirty Money, yhe Kills, and more, in our weekly concert roundup.
    By Amos Barshad
  37. clickables
    Watch the National’s Video for ‘Think You Can Wait’ From Win WinDefinitely the most emo high-school-wrestling scenes you’ve ever watched.
    By Amanda Dobbins
  38. clickables
    Hear a New Song From the National, ‘Think You Can Wait’From the ‘Win Win’ soundtrack.
    By Amanda Dobbins
  39. Check Out the Weirdly Wonderful The National Video with Kristen Schaal and […] Here’s the new music video from The National, directed by Daily Show/Bob’s Burgers scribe Scott Jacobson. It features Kristen Schall as the […]
    By Adam Frucci
  40. clickables
    Hear Two New Christmas Songs From Sufjan Stevens and the NationalMerry Christmas; please don’t cry.
    By Amanda Dobbins
  41. clickables
    Hear the National’s Peppy New Song, ‘Wake Up Your Saints’Weirdly happy!
    By Amanda Dobbins
  42. music
    Hear the National Perform an Unreleased Song, ‘You Were a Kindness’Minnesota Public Radio gets the exclusive.
    By Edith Zimmerman
  43. bombs away
    The National’s Matt Berninger Shakes Up Staid Image With Aiport Bomb ScareWell done, Matt!
    By Amos Barshad
  44. At Bonnaroo, Kings of Leon Play a Pensive Set; Kid Cudi Performs Despite ArrestNews from Tennessee.
    By Mike Vilensky
  45. music
    The National Release Outrageous New Music Video, ‘Bloodbuzz Ohio’Just kidding, it’s incredibly boring.
    By Edith Zimmerman
  46. vulture advises
    How The National Can Prove They’re Not BoringWith today’s release of the critically acclaimed ‘High Violet,’ we offer the National some career advice.
    By Amos Barshad
  47. the industry
    Industry Roundup: Krasinski, Heigl, The Dark TowerPlus: ‘Glee”s Quinn to date an alien.
    By Josh Duboff
  48. music
    Hear the National’s New Album, High VioletStream it over on the New York ‘Times.’
    By Edith Zimmerman
  49. music
    Hear Yet Another New Track From the National, ‘Sin-Eaters’This is the B-side off “Bloodbuzz Ohio.”
    By Edith Zimmerman
  50. music
    Download a Free New Song From the National, ‘Afraid of Everyone’Another track off their upcoming ‘High Violet’ album.
    By Edith Zimmerman
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