The National

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The National at Energia Park, Dublin: Minimalist, introspective pop

Great rock bands often succeed because of their contradictions rather than despite them. That’s certainly true of The National whose minimalist, introspective pop took flight on a brightly-lit evening in Dublin.

Sun, 17 Jun, 2018

Plain sailing for The National as they prepare to play in Cork

Bryce Dessner tells Ed Power why his band are so happy to be involved in the Sounds From A Safe Harbour festival in Cork

Thu, 14 Sep, 2017

Cork is a favourite port of call for The National's Bryce Dessner

Bryce Dessner of The National has a long-held affinity with Cork. It’s part of the reason he’s organising an impressive music fest in the city, writes Ed Power

Fri, 07 Aug, 2015

Live at the Marquee 2014

From vintage family entertainers, to gossamer pop stars via angst-slathered indie rockers, this year’s Live at the Marquee line-up is among the most eclectic yet.

Fri, 09 May, 2014