Welcome to the 30th Songs of the Week of 2023. This week Andy Von Pip, Caleb Campbell, Marc Abbott, Scott Dransfield, and Stephen Humphires all helped me decide what should make the list and we settled on a Top 13.
The National have surprise-released a new album, "Laugh Track." It’s the band’s second album of 2023, following the April release of "First Two Pages of Frankenstein," and is out now digitally via 4AD. The album features Phoebe Bridgers, Bon Iver, and Rosanne Cash. Stream it here.
The National have announced a new album, "First Two Pages of Frankenstein" on 4AD, that features Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, and Sufjans Stevens, and shared its first single, “Tropic Morning News.” They have also announced some tour dates.
Welcome to the 25th Songs of the Week of 2023. Songs of the Week was on hiatus for the last month because Wendy and I were on a much needed vacation to England and Iceland.
The National have shared two new songs, “Alphabet City” and “Space Invader.” They follow the April release of the band’s latest album, "First Two Pages of Frankenstein," and are out now via 4AD.