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About Matt Berninger

Matt Berninger is an American singer born on February 13, 1971. He is primarily known as the frontman and lyricist of the indie rock band The National. In 2014, he formed the EL VY project with Brent Knopf of Ramona Falls and Menomena, releasing the album Return to the Moon in November 2015. In May 2020, Berninger issued the title track from his solo debut album, Serpentine Prison, which was released in October 2020. His second solo album, Get Sunk, was released on May 30, 2025. He is recognized for his baritone voice.

Also known asMatthew Donald BerningerBerningerM BerningerM. BerningerM. BreningerMatt BeringerMatt D. BerningerMatthew BerningerMatthew D. BerningerMatthew Donald Berninger
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Releases

Albums
Get Sunk

Get Sunk

30th May 2025

Serpentine Prison

Serpentine Prison

15th October 2020

I’m Waiting For The Man

I’m Waiting For The Man

No Love

No Love

Boardwalk Empire Volume 2: Music From The HBO Original Series

Boardwalk Empire Volume 2: Music From The HBO Original Series

One More Second (Future Islands Remix)

One More Second (Future Islands Remix)

Singles
Disaster

Disaster

15th August 2025

Inland Ocean

Inland Ocean

7th May 2025

Breaking Into Acting

Breaking Into Acting

18th April 2025

Bonnet Of Pins

Bonnet Of Pins

11th March 2025

In Between (feat. Matt Berninger)

In Between (feat. Matt Berninger)

25th October 2023

Only A Broken Heart

Only A Broken Heart

18th July 2022

I Know You Know Me (With Matt Berninger)

I Know You Know Me (With Matt Berninger)

4th February 2022

We All Have (feat. Matt Berninger)

We All Have (feat. Matt Berninger)

29th January 2021

Other
MB3*

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7-Inches for Planned Parenthood, Vol. 2: Pt. 2

7-Inches for Planned Parenthood, Vol. 2: Pt. 2

7-Inches for Planned Parenthood, Vol. 2: Pt. 1

7-Inches for Planned Parenthood, Vol. 2: Pt. 1

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Jul 8 - Jul 11

Open'er

Tracks by Matt Berninger

20+ tracks in our catalogue

  1. 7 O’Clock News / Silent Night
  2. A Lyke Wake Dirge
  3. All for NothingSerpentine Prison
  4. All For NothingSerpentine Prison (Deluxe Edition)
    3:06
  5. All For NothingSerpentine Prison
    3:06
  6. All I Want7-Inches for Planned Parenthood, Vol. 2: Pt. 1
  7. Big BirdSerpentine Prison (Deluxe Edition)
  8. Black Letter FontMB3*
  9. Blue Monday
  10. Blue MondayBlue Monday - Single
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Walking on a String

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Bonnet Of Pins

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One More Second

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Martin Garrix, Kneecap and Matt Berninger are among the new additions to Open’er Festival's 2026 lineup
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Matt Berninger - Get Sunk
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Matt Berninger - Serpentine Prison
Album Review

Matt Berninger - Serpentine Prison

29 Oct 2020

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Big Bird
Serpentine Prison (Deluxe Edition)
  • Black Letter FontMB3*
  • Blue Monday
  • Blue MondayBlue Monday - Single
    4:40
  • Bonnet Of PinsGet Sunk
    4:47
  • Breaking Into ActingGet Sunk
    3:34
  • Breaking Into ActingGet Sunk
    3:34
  • Burger of the Night
  • Butterfly Slices*MB3*
  • Collar of Your ShirtSerpentine Prison
  • Coming Down
  • Curacao*MB3*
  • Dancing in the Dark
  • Disaster

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    Distant Axis

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    Loved So Little

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    Inland Ocean

    Inland Ocean

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    Martin Garrix, Kneecap and Matt Berninger are among the new additions to Open’er Festival's 2026 lineup

    Open’er Festival has expanded its 2026 lineup to include Martin Garrix, Kneecap and Matt Berninger.

    26 Jan 2026 • 4:31 pm
    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's Matt Berninger announces new solo album 'Get Sunk'
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    The National's Matt Berninger announces new solo album 'Get Sunk'

    The National's frontman collaborates with producer Sean O'Brien and various musicians on his second solo album, recorded in California.

    11 Mar 2025 • 2:09 pm
    Matt Berninger and Viagra Boys have joined the End of the Road Festival 2025 lineup
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    Matt Berninger and Viagra Boys have joined the End of the Road Festival 2025 lineup

    The National's Matt Berninger, Viagra Boys, and DIIV join Caribou and Father John Misty at End of the Road Festival 2025.

    13 Feb 2025 • 10:10 am
    Matt Berninger from The National is on a new CHVRCHES song, but we're not supposed to know that yet
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    Matt Berninger from The National is on a new CHVRCHES song, but we're not supposed to know that yet

    When they tell us, just act surprised, okay?

    26 Feb 2018 • 12:27 pm
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    JADE has announced a deluxe edition of her debut album, 'THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE ENCORE'•
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