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Friday, October 14 2011

The New Yorker Festival: A Conversation with “Dad Rock” Band The National

The National are impressed they get more women in the audience than Radiohead does.


Thursday, November 18 2010

ACL Music Festival Day 3: 10 October 2010 - Austin, TX

As I walk slowly down the street, back towards the heart of South Austin that I now call my home, I realize there is no other place I would rather be than ACL and I look forward to next year.


Thursday, October 14 2010

The National: 26 September 2010 - Chicago

Many high-profile acts have failed to fill the Riviera Theatre during recent summer shows, however The National, New York's indie quintet, had no problem in doing so recently.


Friday, August 6 2010

The National + Vampire Weekend: 13 July 2010 - Lyon, France

While it’s odd to see such a 50/50 split in the attentions of an audience, it’s clear that both bands have something worthwhile to offer.


Thursday, July 29 2010

The National: iTunes Festival London 2010

Here's a short online live EP from the National that leaves you breathlessly wanting more.


Thursday, June 24 2010

The National: 6 June 2010 - Washington DC

The National electrified a packed DAR Constitution Hall last week, as they continue on their epic international tour.


Monday, June 21 2010

“Out of the Conflict Comes Great Art”: An Interview with Bryan Devendorf of the National

Bryan Devendorf, drummer for the National, discusses High Violet, questionable lyrics, and how to rob Interpol.


Friday, April 30 2010

First Impressions: LCD Soundsystem, the Hold Steady, the New Pornographers and the National

A "gut reaction" to four upcoming big releases.


Thursday, April 22 2010

Big Ears Festival: 26-28 March 2010 - Knoxville, TN

For Knoxville music and arts fans, it was time to show the rest of the world that we’ve got a pretty hip little town on our hands, and the Big Ears Festival is a perfect mission statement.


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