The National

The latest trailer for Stephen Hawking biopic The Theory of Everything is soundtracked by The National's 'Heavenfaced'. The film follows the life story of the renowned astrophysicist who is played by Eddie Redmayne (Les Miserables).

Looking through this month's review section, one of the albums we've written about caught my eye and took me back to somewhat lively events in February, 1979. Roxy Music are due to play the first date of their reunion tour somewhere in Europe. Melody Maker want me to cover it, wherever it is.

The National have revealed that parts of their new album sound like “The Band and Air in the same room”.

'Demons', the first song to be released from The National's forthcoming new album, has been premiered on BBC 6 Music. You can listen to the track below.

The National have announced the release date and track listing for their upcoming album, Trouble Will Find Me. The band's follow up to 2010's High Violet, Trouble Will Find Me will be released on on May 20, followed by an international tour.

The National are to release a new album in May. The Brooklyn band unveiled the news on their Twitter account yesterday (February 25), and have also announced a series of US tourdates and European festival shows taking place in June and July, as listed below. No UK shows have been announced yet.

The National are set to open up a Democratic campaign rally for incumbent US President Barack Obama.

The National have written a track for medieval fantasy series Game Of Thrones, which you can hear below.

The National’s Bryce Dessner has revealed that the band wouldn’t have formed without REM.

The National's frontman Matt Berninger has spoken out about the band's inclusion on the longlist for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.