The National Stories

Day Of The Dead, Ranked

By: Ryan MannixIt took Bryce and Aaron Dessner of The National four years to record and compile Day Of The Dead, a massive undertaking and sprawling tribute to the works of The Grateful Dead from friends and associates, most of which wouldnt be typically associated with the jam scene.  Four years later, were revisiting...

Pitchfork Music Festival Announces 2020 Lineup

Pitchfork Music Festival returns for its 13th year, taking place at Union Park July 17-19. The eclectic lineup ranges from alternative, indie and hard rock to funk, hip-hop, folk and more.Featuring headliners Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Run The Jewels and The National, the lineup is noticeably missing a significantly older, nostalgic name at the top...

Late Night Roundup | The National, Vampire Weekend, Bruce Hornsby & More

Watch as some of Tomorrow's Verse's favorite artists hit the promotional, late-night televison circuit.The National on The Late Show with Stephen ColbertShortly before releasing their next full-length, I Am Easy To Find, The National stopped by Colbert. Performing lead single You Had Your Soul With You, the track has the same driving energy and...

Festival Watch | Lollapalooza 2018

Festival Watch is a Tomorrows Verse feature where we break down festival news into the facts you need to know.Lollapalooza August 2-5Headliners To WatchJack White Guitar-rock icon Jack White returns to Lollapalooza as a solo act. Despite his newest record, Boarding House Reach, being shaky at best, White is always backed by talented...

Alex's Top 200 Albums Of 2017

For the last decade or so, Ive rounded up my favorite albums at the years end. Outside of satisfying some nerdy, personal desire of mine, it gives me a reason to revisit each album, spending November and December doing so, inevitably rediscovering some musical gems along the way. As the author of many album...

Late Night Roundup | Ty Segall, Beck, The National & More

Watch some of Tomorrow's Verse's favorite artists hit the promotional late-night television circuit. 1. Ty Segall on ConanProlific garage-rocker Ty Segall is returning with a new album, Freedoms Goblin, out in January, and stopped by Conans show to debut a new song, Fanny Dog. This songs about my dog, Fanny, he awkwardly says before breaking...

Late Night Roundup | The National, U2, Pete Townshend, Gary Clark Jr. & More

Watch some of Tomorrows Verses favorite bands hit the promotional late-night television circuit. The National on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Shortly after releasing the excellent new album Sleep Well Beast, Ohios The National stopped by Colberts show to perform the solemn track The Day I Die. With a giant backing band adding a...

Friday Album Reviews | 10 New Records You Need To Know

The National Sleep Well BeastOhios The National return with the much-anticipated follow-up to 2013s Trouble Will Find Me, and dont disappoint. Sleep Well Beast is another set of gorgeous, solemn songs, understated but affecting, conscious in every way. Production is flawless, and the lyrics are as personal and gorgeous as ever. Yet Sleep Well Beast...

New Tunes | This Week’s 10 Best Songs [8/10/17]

With a neverending flow of good music constantly being released, Tomorrow's Verse will keep you up to date on our favorite new tracks released this week. Queens Of The Stone Age The Evil Has LandedThe second track released from QOTSAs upcoming album is a lengthier psych-rock track that owes more than a little to...

Late-Night Roundup | Sufjan Stevens, Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton & Lumineers

Watch some of Tomorrows Verses favorite artists hit the promotional late-night television circuit.Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly, Bryce Dessner & James McAlister on The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSufjan Stevens teamed up with The Nationals Bryce Dessner, composer Nico Muhly and drummer James McAlister for a new, interstellar album Planetarium. The artists gave fans a...