Bryan Devendorf (drummer for The National, and soon-to-be dad) has once again documented a part of his life on the road for us (read his previous entries from 2007 and 2005). This time around, the Brooklyn-based band was back on tour with Arcade Fire—below is Devendorf's first dispatch from The Road, and we'll have more in the coming days. (Click through for photos and video that accompany the text.) more ›

A couple of years ago, Bryan Devendorf (drummer for The National) documented the band's trip to SXSW for us. We enjoyed it so much, we asked him to do it again! This time he documented their recent shows with Arcade Fire right here in New York, and even addresses those security guards at Radio City. more ›

Think the touring life of a Brooklyn band is glamorous? Okay, you probably don't. But check out "One Week with The National", a documentary on the band which comes in three parts on YouTube (first of which is above) and is also available on iTunes. (Part two and three on YouTube). It's an interesting insider look at life and various struggles on the road. more ›

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Here it is, our last piece of SXSW coverage. The warm sun has snuck out of our skin and we can barely taste the frozen avocado margaritas anymore, so for anything Austin related in the future you'll have to go here. One of the many bands to travel down there from Brooklyn was The National, a band we've recently been listening to more and more. They took the driving route to get themselves there, and drummer Bryan Devendorf chronicled the journey for us... more ›