Posts Tagged: The National
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Jul 09
The National – Ashamed Of The Story I Told
More info on Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs of Mark Mulcahy.
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Jul 09
Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs of Mark Mulcahy
Dozens of your favorite music artists have banded together to help Mark Mulcahy (former Miracle Legion front man) continue to make music while raising his 3-year-old twins, after the tragic death of his wife. Artists like Thom Yorke, Michael Stipe, and The National are contributing covers of songs written by Mulcahy in the compilation Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs of Mark Mulcahy which is out 9/29. Stereogum reports that “An additional 20 tracks from folks like A.C. Newman, Buffalo Tom and Laura Veirs will be released digitally. Also expect concerts to coincide with the release. One will take place in London, one in New York.”
Read on for the tracklist Continue reading →
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May 09
pmaCAST #13: Twist on Natural Law
pmaCAST #13 The “Twist on Natural Law” Episode Episode Tracklist
1. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Dull Life
2. Spoon – Well-Alright
3. A.C. Newman – The Collected Works
4. Los Campesinos! – Sweet Dreams, Sweet Cheeks
5. The Smiths – Asleep
6. The National – 90 Minute Water Wall
7. MGMT – Destrokk
8. Kate Nash – Mariella
9. Oasis – Waiting For The Rapture
10. The White Stripes – Cannon
11. Max Tundra – Which Song
12. The Raconteurs – These Stones Will Shout
13. Crystal Castles – Love and Caring
14. The Killers – Romeo and Juliet
15. LCD Soundsystem – Daft Punk Is Playing At My House
16. Radiohead – (Nice Dream)
17. Gorillaz – Banana Baby
18. Bat For Lashes – Trophy
19. Kings of Leon – Use Somebody
20. Lady GaGa – Just Dance (RAC Remix)
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May 09
The National & Bon Iver – Vanderlylle Cry Baby
Last Sunday The National and Bon Iver, along with Feist, Grizzy Bear and a few others played Radio City Hall for Dark Was The Night Live. The essemblage played DWTN favorites as well as this new song, “Vanderlylle Cry Baby.” The glorious NYCtaper recorded this great new tune and ripped it for your downloading pleasure. Continue reading →
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Apr 09
The National And St. Vincent – Sleep All Summer (Crooked Fingers Cover)
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St. Vincent has been much-blogged about here lately at PMA, and deservedly so- the first two singles off of her upcoming album, Actor, are both remarkable, memorable tracks. Here, she (Annie Clark) lends her subdued, haunting voice to a cover of “Sleep All Summer,” the Crooked Fingers tune, for Merge’s upcoming 20-year anniversary album (it drops April 7th, with covers from The Shins, Times New Viking, Ted Leo, and more). Continue reading →
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Mar 09
Pitchfork Music Festival Announces “Starting Lineup”
The Pitchfork Music Festival, taking place at Chicago’s Union Park from July 17-19, has announced its first batch of bands for the three nights. They’ve also announced a pretty cool aspect of Friday night’s show- fans will be able to “write the night,” helping to pick the setlists for bands like Built To Spill, The Jesus Lizard, Yo La Tengo, and Tortoise.
The full list of bands is below…”tons” are to be announced in the coming months.
Friday, July 17
Built To Spill, Yo La Tengo, The Jesus Lizard, Tortoise
The National, Pharoahe Monch, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, and many more.
Sunday, July 19
Grizzly Bear, The Walkmen, Vivian Girls, and many more.
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Jan 09
Blog Wars: The Genius Playlist | Round 1, Battle 2
Just incase you missed it: here is the first battle of The Genius Playlist Blog Wars. Refer to that post if you don’t know what’s going on.
On the first battle, Sheena Beaston and Pigeons & Planes went head to head and fought for your votes. The final verdict: Sheena Beaston takes a whopping 65% of the votes. Sorry Pigeons, but you’re out.
On today’s Blog War battle, we’re pinning up The Music Slut and We All Want Someone… together. Both participants had to create Genius Playlists starring Radiohead’s “Bodysnatchers.” This time it’s going to be a tad bit more difficult to decide on who to vote for because iTunes’ Genius selected songs that appeared on both of the lists. It’s going to be interesting to see which few songs prevail and snag your vote.
The Music Slut and WAWSTSF duke it out with Radiohead and co. as their ammo. Vote or Die!
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Apr 08
The National To release DVD in May
Musicologists report:
The National is set to release a documentary DVD on May 20th entitled A Skin, A Night directed by Vincent Moon. It’s basically a behind-the-scenes (or making-of) Boxer.
Here’s a clip of National fans’ favorite “Slow Show”, but a little different than you remember it.
Catch an MP-Free and Tour dates after the jump.
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Mar 08
Flickr (Rarities) of the Day III
Have you heard of the new Truck Cult? Everyone is welcome. Join Us.
