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The National

The National is a Brooklyn-based alternative rock band formed in 1999, by friends from Cincinnati, Ohio. The band's lyrics are written and sung by Matt Berninger in a distinctive, deep baritone. The rest of the band is composed of two pairs of brothers: Aaron Dessner (guitar, bass, keyboards), Bryce Dessner (guitar), Scott Devendorf (bass, guitar) and Bryan Devendorf (drums). Their self-titled debut album"The National" (Brassland 2001) was recorded and released before they had played even a single show.

The National On DIY

News: Listen: The National Unveil ‘The Rains Of Castamere’ (25th May 2012)

News: Watch: The National & The Greatful Dead’s Bob Weir Cover Cass McCombs (28th March 2012)

News: The National & Grateful Dead Members Unite For Webcast (25th February 2012)

News: Listen: The National Take On Grinderman (21st February 2012)

News: The National Confirmed To Curate ATP Nightmare Before Christmas 2012 (18th January 2012)

News: The National To Curate ATP Nightmare Before Christmas 2012? (13th January 2012)

News: Listen: The National Unveil Two New Tracks (9th December 2011)

Live Reviews: Reading 2011: The National, Main Stage (28th August 2011)

Live Reviews: Latitude, Friday 15th July 2011 (18th July 2011)

News: Wye Oak To Support The National, Plot European Tour (13th July 2011)

Videos: The National - Conversation 16 (18th March 2011)

News: Latitude 2011 Initial Line Up Confirmations - Tickets (14th March 2011)

News: The National, Deadmau5 & Two Door Cinema Club for Open’er (14th March 2011)

News: The National Lose Out To Justin Bieber For International Breakthrough Brit Award (15th February 2011)

Features: DIY Albums Of The Year: The Winner Is… (17th December 2010)

Single Reviews: The National - Terrible Love (Alternate Version) (24th November 2010)

News: The National, Fleet Foxes & More For Primavera Sound 2011 (16th November 2010)

News: Q Awards Winners Announced (25th October 2010)

Videos: The National - Terrible Love (Alternate Version) (21st October 2010)

News: The National Reveal ‘High Violet’ Reissue Details (28th September 2010)

News: The National Announce Third Brixton Academy Show (6th August 2010)

Single Reviews: The National – Anyone’s Ghost (5th July 2010)

News: Terrorist Of The Day: The National’s Matt Berninger (26th June 2010)

News: The National Plan New Single (2nd June 2010)

Single Reviews: The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio (30th April 2010)

Downloads: The National - Bloodbuzz Ohio (25th March 2010)

News: The National Let Loose ‘High Violet’ Tracklisting (16th March 2010)

News: The National To Play Royal Albert Hall (25th January 2010)

News: The National One Off London Show (4th March 2009)

Album Reviews: The National - A Skin A Night / The Virginia EP (19th May 2008)

Album Reviews: The National - Boxer (21st May 2007)

The National Forthcoming Gigs

• Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:03:01 / Butlins Holiday Resort, Minehead, United Kingdom / last.fm / Buy tickets