The National share video for their Grateful Dead cover - "Morning Dew"

"Morning Dew" is The National's cover of Grateful Dead's cut, the track is lifted from The National's 'Day of the Dead" tribute album to the Grateful Dead curated by Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National, with all profits going to Red Hot Organization. "Day of the Dead" is released on 20th May via 4AD. It's not your usual The National material, the vocals are silky smooth like chocolate and the guitars are so on point here!

You can watch the video for "Morning Dew" below.

The National play new song "Checking Out" at Treasure Island Music Festival

The National performed a new track called "Checking Out" (aka "Roman Candle") while at the San Francisco, Treasure Island Music Festival. This version was performed on Sunday 18th of October and Matt Berninger said " ... It was called something else yesterday. Today, it's called Checking Out. Tomorrow, nobody knows."

Anyway, cast your opinions on this 'new' renamed track below.

The National début new song "Roman Candle" at LA show

The National have débuted a brand new song called "Roman Candle", the song was aired when the band performed at Troubadour in Los Angeles. The band are currently working on the follow-up to 2013's "Trouble Will Find Me", and with more live shows to come expect to hear some more new cuts from the un-titled album soon!

The National share new track "Sunshine On My Back"

The National have scored a soundtrack for "Mistaken For Strangers" and today they've revealed a track off the OST in the light of "Sunshine On My Back". The song was recorded alongside the tracks which became "Trouble Will Find Me" in 2012, and features guest vocals from Sharon Van Etten.

You can scroll on down below and listen to it!

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The National announce O2 show

The National have announced a final event on their Trouble Will Find Me world tour. Tickets to London's O2 on November 26th go on sale at 9.00am on Friday 18th July - www.livenation.co.uk/artist/the-national-tickets.

To kick off this momentous celebration and end of tour party The National have invited Wild Beasts to open the O2 proceedings. The end of tour announcement follows their stunning set on Saturday night in Hyde Park where they shared the bill with the legendary Neil Young and Crazy Horse.

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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah announce new album

You can even listen to the lead track "Coming Down", which features The National's Matt Berninger.
New album 'Only Run' is released on 2nd June through Xtra Mile Recordings.

Scroll on down to check out a brand new track!

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The National covers Perfume Genius' "Learning"

The National today released their new single - "I Need My Girl" via iTunes which comes with a bonus track cover of Perfume Genius' "Learning".

Both tracks are available for download at via the link below. Also scroll on down to give it a play!

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Listen to The National's new song "Lean"

The National are just one of many of the exciting acts/bands that are set to feature on The Hunger Games Catching Fire Soundtrack - and you can listen to their song "Lean" below!

Coldplay, Lorde and The Lumineers are all set to appear on the soundtrack too!

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Watch London Grammar, Lissie and The National perform on Later... with Jools Holland

London Grammar, Lissie and The National all popped down to the BBC to perform on Later... with Jools Holland. You can watch an extended repeat on Friday on BBC TWO.

You can check their performances below!

Caitlin Rose covers Pink Rabbits by The National

Caitlin Rose has covered "Pink Rabbits" by The National, she uploaded the delicate cover to her soundcloud yesterday, and we're in love with it.

Check it out below!

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Thu 12 Sep London Shepherd's Bush Empire
Fri 13 Sep Manchester Ritz
Sat 14 Sep Festival No.6 Portmeirion

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The National announce London show for 26th June

The National have announced plans to play a one-off, relatively low-key show at London Roundhouse, 26th June. With the sale of tickets being restricted to 2 per person this is going to be sought after gig for any fan!

With it being VERY close to the weekend of Glastonbury rumours are now flying that they'll be the surprise act to play the Somerset festival.

You can also check out a very special cover of their song "Bloodbuz Ohio" by Lewis Fieldhouse HERE.

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Lewis Fieldhouse covers The National's "Bloodbuzz Ohio"

We've been big fans of Lewis' for a while now, his solo efforts and under his band 'Fieldhouse'. Now he is back (for a song) with a lovely rendition of The National's "Bloodbuzz Ohio".

You can check out the cover here, enjoy it, I know I did! Lewis is one for the future!

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Watch The National’s video for "Sea of Love"

The band’s new album "Trouble Will Find Me" is due out May 21st via 4AD, and features Sufjan Stevens, St. Vincent’s Annie Clark, and Sharon Van Etten, among others. But you can now check out the rather splendid video for "Sea Of Love" now!

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The National perform "Sorrow" for 6 whole hours!

The National played their track "Sorrow" for six straight hours the other day as a part of  Icelandic Ragnar Kjartansson's aptly titled "A Lot Of Sorrow". 

While watching the footage, it looks like they mixed it up a bit with different takes on the song and mixing things up a bit with tempos, pedals, rhythms and more. You can check out some of the 'versions' below!

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The National unveil new track "Don't Swallow The Cap"

The National have shared a second track in the space of seven days, previewing this new fifth album of theirs: "Trouble Will Find Me".

"Trouble Will Find Me" on 20th May through 4AD.

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Watch The National's new video for "Demons"

The National have a new album coming out soon, but while you wait for that you can check out the first new material from the band in "Demons".

"Trouble Will Find Me" on 20th May through 4AD.

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The National announce European tour dates

Following the announcement that The National are to release their new album Trouble Will Find Me on 21st May, the band have confirmed a further thirteen shows in Europe. These autumn dates follow their already announced world tour and festivals dates.

Trouble Will Find Me, The National’s new album will be released through 4AD and is the sixth studio album for the Brooklyn band. Trouble Will Find Me follows 2010’s critical and commercial success High Violet. The new album contains some of the most self-assured collection of songs produced by The National in their 14-year career. In an interview with UK’s UNCUT Magazine, front man Matt Berninger described the songs as more “immediate and visceral” than their previous work. Trouble Will Find Me possesses a directness, a coherency and an approachability that suggests The National are at their most confident.

THE NATIONAL EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:
November
31st - HELSINKI, Ice Hall
December
2nd - COPENHAGEN, Forum
4th - BERLIN, Max Schmelling Halle
5th - DUSSELDORF, Mitsubishi Electric Hallen
6th - LUXEMBOURG, Rockhal
7th - AMSTERDAM, Heineken Music Hall
9th - BELFAST, Odyssey Arena
10th - DUBLIN, O2 Arena
11th - MANCHESTER, O2 Apollo
13th - LONDON, Alexandra Palace
18th - PARIS, Zenith
20th - MADRID, Palacio Vistalegre
21st - LISBON, Pavilhao Atlântico

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The National announce new album "Trouble Will Find Me"

The Brooklyn band plan to release their sixth album 'Trouble Will Find Me' on 20th May through 4AD.

Speaking of "Trouble Will Find Me", frontman Matt Berninger has said:

"For the past ten years we’d been chasing something, wanting to prove something. And this chase was about trying to disprove our own insecurities. After touring High Violet, I think we felt like we’d finally gotten there. Now we could relax - not in terms of our own expectations but we didn’t have to prove our identity any longer."

The track-listing is as follows:
1. I Should Live In Salt
2. Demons
3. Don't Swallow The Cap
4. Fireproof
5. Sea Of Love
6. Heavenfaced
7. This Is The Last Time
8. Graceless
9. Slipped
10. I Need My Girl
11. Humiliation
12. Pink Rabbits
13. Hard To Find

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The National to release a new album in May!

The National has just announced that they'll be releasing a brand new album this year, in May to be specific. You can check out a new song recorded live called "Sullivan" at the bottom of the post.

A statement on their facebook page said simply...

"Oh and also, thought you might like to know that we'll be putting out a new album in May"

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