The National
Matt Berninger's baritone over the Dessner and Devendorf brothers' interlocking guitars and restless drumming. Slow-building songs for people who reread their own emails.
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About The National
The National is an alternative band from Brooklyn, NY, formed in 1999.
The National came together in Brooklyn in 1999 from a group of Cincinnati friends: Matt Berninger singing, twin brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner on guitars and arrangements, and brothers Scott and Bryan Devendorf on bass and drums. Bryan Devendorf's drumming rarely settles into a straight backbeat, which gives even the quiet songs a forward push.
"Boxer" and "High Violet" brought them a wider audience, with "Fake Empire" and "Bloodbuzz Ohio" becoming set staples. Berninger writes with his wife Carin Besser, and Aaron Dessner has produced and co-written for other artists, including Taylor Swift's "Folklore". The Dessners also run the Eaux Claires and Haven festivals.
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Is The National playing any festivals?
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Where is The National from?
The National is from Brooklyn, NY.
Who is in The National?
The National is Matt Berninger (lead vocals), Aaron Dessner (bass, guitar), Bryan Devendorf (drums, percussion), Scott Devendorf (bass, guitar) and Bryce Dessner (guitar, keyboards).
When did The National form?
The National formed in Brooklyn in 1999.
What was The National's first album?
The National's first album was The National (2001). The latest is Laugh Track (2023).
What kind of music does The National play?
The National plays alternative, indie rock and chamber pop.