The National have shared two new songs, Alphabet City and Space Invader.
The former is a slow-burner with rich instrumentation and a string arrangement, while the latter is an epic seven-minute melancholic tune that builds to an orchestral outro.
Guided by frontman Matt Berninger's brooding baritone vocals, the two introspective tracks come with visual accompaniments featuring animation and drawings by French folk and new wave singer-songwriter Pauline de Lassus.
The new music follows the Brooklyn band's ninth studio album, 'First Two Pages Of Frankenstein', which was released in April. They're currently supporting it on the road in North America, and play New York City's Madison Square Garden tomorrow (August 18). They'll also play shows in the UK and Europe this autumn.
The National Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Fri August 18 2023 - NEW YORK New York - Madison Square Garden (USA)
Sun August 20 2023 - TORONTO Ontario - Budweiser Stage (Canada)
Fri September 15 2023 - CINCINNATI Ohio - Icon Festival Stage at Smale Paek (USA)
Sat September 16 2023 - CINCINNATI Ohio - Icon Festival Stage at Smale Paek (USA)
Fri November 10 2023 - SAN FRANCISCO California - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (USA)
Sat November 11 2023 - SAN DIEGO California - Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre (USA)
Fri November 17 2023 - AUSTIN Texas - Moody Center ATX (USA)
Sat November 18 2023 - HOUSTON Texas - Pulse Power Stage on the Lawn at White Oak Music Hall - Complex (USA)
Sun November 19 2023 - IRVING - Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory (USA)
Thu September 21 2023 - DUBLIN 3Arena
Sat September 23 2023 - LEEDS first direct Arena
Sun September 24 2023 - GLASGOW OVO Hydro
Tue September 26 2023 - LONDON Alexandra Palace
Wed September 27 2023 - LONDON Alexandra Palace
Fri September 29 2023 - AMSTERDAM Ziggo Dome (Netherlands)
Sat September 30 2023 - BERLIN Max Schmeling Halle (Germany)
Sun October 01 2023 - MUNICH Zenith (Germany)
Wed October 04 2023 - MADRID Wizink Center (Spain)
Thu October 05 2023 - PORTO Super Bock Arena (Portugal)
Fri October 06 2023 - LISBON Campo Pequeno (Portugal)
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