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"Daytrotter Session" is an album by The National.

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The National's Matt Berninger has booked a trio of intimate UK shows ahead of his new album

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The National's Matt Berninger has booked a trio of intimate UK shows ahead of his new album

The National's frontman will perform three intimate UK shows with Q&A sessions in April, previewing songs from his upcoming solo album.

24 Mar 2025 • 11:17 am

The National have put together a live album, 'Rome', for December release

The National have put together a live album, 'Rome', for December release

The live album, featuring 21 tracks spanning the band's career, was recorded at a show in Rome.

24 Sept 2024 • 8:26 am

The National couldn't have done more to close out another memorable Glastonbury in style

The National couldn't have done more to close out another memorable Glastonbury in style

Rather than sad-sounding indie for 6 Music dads, they deliver a set that's anything but melancholic.

1 Jul 2024 • 1:36 pm

The National expand their 2024 tour with a special performance at Cardiff Castle

The National expand their 2024 tour with a special performance at Cardiff Castle

The National have added a performance at Cardiff Castle to their 2024 UK and Ireland tour, with support from Unknown Mortal Orchestra.

27 Apr 2024 • 6:17 am

The National have released video for the title-track from their recent surprise album, 'Laugh Track'

The National have released video for the title-track from their recent surprise album, 'Laugh Track'

Feat. Phoebe Bridgers.

15 Nov 2023 • 4:11 pm

The National are going to play next year's Eden Sessions

The National are going to play next year's Eden Sessions

They'll be joined by This Is The Kit.

10 Nov 2023 • 10:27 am

The National have announced a huge summer show at London's Crystal Palace Park

The National have announced a huge summer show at London's Crystal Palace Park

"Crystal Palace is a new neighbourhood to us, although not to the football fans in the band."

10 Nov 2023 • 10:06 am

The National have released a surprise new album, 'Laugh Track'

The National have released a surprise new album, 'Laugh Track'

The record features collaborations with Phoebe Bridgers and Rosanne Cash.

18 Sept 2023 • 6:24 am

The National have shared their new track 'Eucalyptus'

The National have shared their new track 'Eucalyptus'

Their upcoming album ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’ is set to be released on April 28th.

22 Mar 2023 • 8:58 pm

The National are set to drop a new track, 'Eucalyptus', this week

The National are set to drop a new track, 'Eucalyptus', this week

'First Two Pages of Frankenstein' is set to be released on April 28th.

20 Mar 2023 • 7:28 pm

The National have shared a new single ‘New Order T-Shirt’

The National have shared a new single ‘New Order T-Shirt’

In addition to the single, The National have released an actual New Order t-shirt alongside the iconic Manchester band to accompany the release.

23 Feb 2023 • 9:04 pm

The National have announced their new album, 'First Two Pages of Frankenstein', featuring Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens

The National have announced their new album, 'First Two Pages of Frankenstein', featuring Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens

Check out the massive 'Tropic Morning News' now.

18 Jan 2023 • 6:05 pm

The National tease arrival of new song ‘Tropic Morning News’, coming this week

The National tease arrival of new song ‘Tropic Morning News’, coming this week

It is expected to arrive on Wednesday, January 18th.

17 Jan 2023 • 8:07 pm

The National are teasing their new album, and hinting at new collabs with Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens

The National are teasing their new album, and hinting at new collabs with Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens

The National's last full album, I Am Easy To Find, was released back in 2019.

14 Jan 2023 • 10:43 am

The National are teasing something new for later this week

The National are teasing something new for later this week

as been mailing out teasers to members of their Cherry Tree fan community.

11 Jan 2023 • 10:22 am

The National have dropped their new Bon Iver collab, ‘Weird Goodbyes’

The National have dropped their new Bon Iver collab, ‘Weird Goodbyes’

“It’s about letting go of the past and moving on, then later being overwhelmed by second thoughts,” explains Matt Berninger.

22 Aug 2022 • 6:06 pm

The National's new Bon Iver collab 'Weird Goodbyes' has a release date

The National's new Bon Iver collab 'Weird Goodbyes' has a release date

Teased over the last week, 'Weird Goodbyes' is set to arrive on Monday, 22nd August.

19 Aug 2022 • 8:19 am

The National announce special Manchester show

The National announce special Manchester show

They will play Depot Mayfield in August.

4 Apr 2022 • 9:58 am

Ed Sheeran has apparently written '25 songs in the space of a week' with The National's Aaron Dessner

Ed Sheeran has apparently written '25 songs in the space of a week' with The National's Aaron Dessner

As part of a court case in which the singer is fighting a claim against his hit single 'Shape Of You', Sheeran was questioned about his songwriting process.

7 Mar 2022 • 8:03 pm

The National, Massive Attack, The Chemical Brothers, Little Simz and more are playing Edinburgh's Connect Music Festival

The National, Massive Attack, The Chemical Brothers, Little Simz and more are playing Edinburgh's Connect Music Festival

A new addition to the calendar for 2022, there's also Mogwai, Little Simz, Black Country, New Road and more.

23 Feb 2022 • 6:15 pm

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