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The National are an American indie rock band formed in Brooklyn in 1999, known for their brooding sound and literate songwriting. Fronted by Matt Berninger’s baritone vocals, the band blends melancholic melodies with textured arrangements and emotional depth. Albums like Boxer, High Violet, and Trouble Will Find Me earned critical acclaim, while their music resonated with listeners drawn to introspective themes, understated intensity, and slow-burning beauty.

