The National have shared two new songs, ‘Space Invader’ and ‘Alphabet City’. They mark the band’s first new music since First Two Pages of Frankenstein, which came out in April. The tracks come with videos drawn and animated by Pauline de Lassus, aka longtime National collaborator Mina Tindle. Watch and listen below.
Next month, the National will host their 2023 Homecoming Festival, sharing the stage with acts including Patti Smith & Her Band, Pavement, Bartees Strange, and more.