Playlists
PLAYLIST: XS Noize May 2019
The new monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The May 2019 edition features tracks from Noel Gallagher’s […]
THE NATIONAL
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: The National – I Am Easy To Find
2017’s ‘Sleep Well Beast’ was a huge moment for The National, winning them their first Grammy. The tense, dark record was so impressive it seemed hard to imagine a follow-up. However, ‘I Am Easy to […]
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THE NATIONAL – Unveil ‘I Am Easy To Find’ Directed By Mike Mills and Starring Alicia Vikander – Watch Now
The 24-minute film directed by Academy Award-nominated Mike Mills ( 20th Century Women, Beginners ) and starring Academy Award Winner Alicia Vikander ( The Danish Girl, Ex-Machina) featuring new music by The National is now […]
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THE NATIONAL Announce December UK Tour Dates
With their eighth studio album I Am Easy To Find due out next Friday 17th May, The National has announced their final UK live dates for 2019. The headline shows in Brighton, Leeds, Cardiff and […]
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THE NATIONAL release ‘Hairpin Turns’ + I Am Easy To Find film screening details
The National recently announced their eighth studio album I Am Easy To Find due out May 17th, and its eponymously-titled companion short film written by Academy Award-nominated director Mike Mills (20th Century Women, Beginners), and […]
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THE NATIONAL Share New Song ‘Light Years’ & “An Evening With…” Details
The National have shared another album track ‘Light Years’ off their forthcoming album I Am Easy To Find. You can watch the accompanying video below, featuring scenes from the short film ‘I Am Easy To […]
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THE NATIONAL Announce New Album ‘I Am Easy To Find’ – Watch Trailer
Today, The National announced I Am Easy To Find due out May 17th along with opening track ‘You Had Your Soul With You’ featuring the vocals of long-time David Bowie collaborator Gail Ann Dorsey. I Am Easy To Findis the band’s eighth studio album and […]
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THE NATIONAL Announce Five Intimate Shows in Paris, New York, London, Toronto and Los Angeles
The National have announced “A Special Evening With The National,” a series of five unique events in Paris, New York, London, Toronto and Los Angeles. Tickets for New York, Toronto and Los Angeles go on […]
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THE NATIONAL announce digital/CD release of ‘Boxer (Live In Brussels)
To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their acclaimed album Boxer, The National performed the record from beginning to end at a very special show in Brussels, Belgium on November 9th, 2017. The vinyl was released […]
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THE NATIONAL Announce Live Dates in Los Angeles in September
The National will perform in Los Angeles on September 20th and 21st at Hollywood Palladium. Phoebe Bridgers will open the show. Tickets go on sale to the public Thursday, April 19th at 10 am PT. […]
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THE NATIONAL Announce ‘Boxer (Live In Brussels)’ Record Store Day Release
GRAMMY-winning band, The National have announced a very special Record Store Day release – a live recording of their seminal album, Boxer. On November 9th, 2017, The National wrapped up their European tour by performing […]
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THE NATIONAL release video for ‘Dark Side Of The Gym’ – Watch Now!
The National have unveiled the video for ‘Dark Side Of The Gym’, directed, choreographed and starring NYC Ballet Resident Choreographer and soloist Justin Peck, with executive production by former Miami City Ballet dancer turned filmmaker […]
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: The National – “Sleep Well Beast”
The National is releasing their seventh studio album, “Sleep Well Beast” After a four-year break. A hiatus where it seemed the band members of the National have collaborated on more side projects than there are […]
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THE NATIONAL – Share new song and video for ‘Day I Die’ – Listen
The National shared their latest track ‘Day I Die’ from their forthcoming album Sleep Well Beast. The video, which was directed by Casey Reas, compresses the frenetic energy of performing with the grind of touring. […]
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THE NATIONAL – Release new track ‘Carin At The Liquor Store’
On the heels of The National claiming their first #1 at commercial radio on the AAA radio chart with ‘The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness‘, the band has released ‘Carin at the Liquor Store’, […]
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THE NATIONAL release ‘Guilty Party’ single – Listen Now!
Today, The National have released the single ‘Guilty Party’ off their forthcoming album Sleep Well Beast out on September 8th on 4AD. Sleep Well Beast was produced by member Aaron Dessner with co-production by Bryce […]
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THE NATIONAL announce new album, new track + world tour
The National have announced their 7th studio album – Sleep Well Beast – to be released on September 8th on 4AD. Sleep Well Beast was produced by member Aaron Dessner with co-production by Bryce Dessner […]
Live Reviews
Live Review: Free Press Festival 2016
So it’s been raining in Houston for something like 400 days it seems like. My first Free Press Fest begins with some cool but random interviews with Doug from Built to Spill, and local Houston […]
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: LNZNDRF – LNZNDRF
LNZNDRF are a trio formed of Ben Lanz (Beirut), Scott Devendorf and Bryan Devendorf (The National) and are the latest in the fashionable side projects craze sweeping the music world. I cant profess to being […]
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: EL VY – RETURN TO THE MOON
At their best, side projects are an appealing prospect for both artist and fan. They offer glimpses of a songwriter’s vision outside the confines of their primary group. In the case of an act like […]
