The National
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Website
Bio
The National are a rock band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1999 that are currently based out of Brooklyn New York. The band's lyrics are written and sung by Matt Berninger, a baritone. The rest of the band is composed of two pairs of brothers: Aaron and Bryce Dessner and Scott and Bryan Devendorf. Aaron plays guitar, bass and keyboards, Bryce plays guitar and keyboards, Scott plays bass and guitar, and Bryan is the drummer. Padma Newsome, from sister band Clogs, often contributes strings, keyboards, and other arrangements and instrumental flourishes.
