We sent National fangirls Jen Long and Laura Snapes to Eindhoven, Holland for the Cross Linx Festival. Here’s what happened.
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Death From Above 1979, Arcade Fire, PJ Harvey, The Strokes, Robyn and more confirmed for Coachella Festival 2011
Coachella Festival 2011 looks set to be a scorcher, with a line up that includes a reunited Death From Above 1979, Arcade Fire, PJ Harvey, Warpaint and Suede.
[Photos] The National – Brixton Academy, London 01/12/10
Boundlessly topping end of year lists left right and centre with ‘High Violet’, The National end a truly triumphant year with a three night stint at London’s Brixton Academy. Here, Valerio Berdini captures the third and final night in photographic form.
Belle & Sebastian, Mogwai, Fleets Foxes, The Flaming Lips confirmed for Primavera Sound 2011
Belle & Sebastian, The Flaming Lips, Mogwai, Fleet Foxes, Animal Collective, Swans, Suicide, The National, Mercury Rev and Velvet Underground’s John Cale have all been confirmed for Primavera Sound ’11.
Way Out West – Göteborg, Sweden 12-14 August 2010
Way Out West could be regarded as two, overlapping festivals. When the forest closes at midnight, it passes the musical torch to a number of clubs around the city centre. This divide between Way Out West and Stay Out West (the club gigs) are both the festival’s forté, and it’s biggest problem.
La Route Du Rock turns 20. The National, Caribou and The Flaming Lips join the party.
Now in its 20th year, the initial line-up of France’s premier Summer festival has drawn quite a cast of artists; Massive Attack, The Flaming Lips, The National, Caribou, Liars and Owen Pallett are all confirmed for the three day festival which takes place in St Malo between August 13-15.
The National to play webcast show directed by D.A Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus
The National have confirmed a special hometown performance for May 15 at BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music). All ticket proceeds will benefit Red Hot, a leading international organisation dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture.
The National – High Violet
While the songs on High Violet might not be as immediately affecting and compelling as those on the National’s last two records, these tracks have a lasting, absorbing appeal that only flourishes over time.
Newsround :: Featuring Radio 1, worriedaboutsatan, The National, Band Of Horses
More wonderful music news for a Tuesday morning, featuring one of TLOBF on Radio 1 this evening, a new single from worriedaboutsatan, The National confirm album plans and Band of Horses announce a couple of regional tour dates.
SOTD #27 // The National: ‘Terrible Love’
No amount of words can do this band justice – it suffices just to say that it’s a new song by The National, the name alone acting as a kite mark of sublime quality.
The National confirm new album details
Their new album will be released THIS YEAR, and the band have confirmed a one-off show at the Royal Albert Hall for May…
TLOBF Albums Of The Decade
It’s the last TLOBF feature of the year… The best, and must hear, albums since the noughties arrived – as chosen by TLOBF contributors. Enjoy.
Various Artists – Ciao My Shining Star (The Songs Of Mark Mulcahy)
Nick Hornby once said of Mulcahy that his music would only find it’s audience through recommendations of the like minded. Ro Cemm reviews a star studded tribute album.
[Exclusive] Ciao My Shining Star – The National
Continuing our exclusive streams of the forthcoming Mark Malchay benefit album Ciao My Shining Star is The National, who cover ‘Ashamed of the Story I Told’.
The National – Royal Festival Hall, London 10/08/09
One of the most talked about shows from the past few months: The National play London’s epic Royal Festival Hall to a rapturous response. Laura Snapes marvels at one of the finest live bands on the circuit today.
Pitchfork Festival – Chicago 17-19 July 2009
Just because you operate the world’s most influential independent music website doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to put on a decent festival. Pitchfork give it a damn good try though…
