Matt Berninger

Matt Berninger, the Grammy Award-winning frontman of The National, joins for a heartfelt chat about his new solo album, "Get Sunk." He reflects on his Midwest roots and the evolution of identity through music. The conversation takes a turn as he discusses the authenticity in songwriting, its emotional depth, and his unique method of writing songs on baseballs. Berninger also shares how his track "Inland Ocean" serves as a prologue to the album, revealing the journey of burning down old perceptions to find oneself.

Today we have part two of our run of interviews with The National in celebration of their new album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein. Last week Broken Producer producer Leah Rose talked to guitarist and composer Aaron Dessner, and today Leah picks up the conversation with the band’s lead singer, Matt Berninger. Matt, whose fear and anxiety are often on full display in his songwriting, talks about overcoming a debilitating bout of depression in the period before he started writing songs for the new album. He also explains how the combination of weed and iced tea help him spark creativity. And why he hopes his songwriting impresses Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift. You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite songs from Matt Berninger and The National HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Berninger, the iconic songwriter and frontman of The National, joins Alan Sparhawk, renowned for his work with Low, in a heartfelt discussion. They explore their personal journeys through grief, reflecting on how loss has shaped their music. Both artists share insights on the healing power of creativity and the impact of mental health on their songwriting. With humor and honesty, they navigate the complexities of faith, family, and the emotional connections music fosters with audiences, revealing the transformative nature of their craft.

Matt Berninger, frontman of The National and solo artist behind the new album 'Get Sunk', shares his creative journey and insights on mental health. He discusses the emotional connections to music shaped by the pandemic and personal experiences. Matt dives into the struggles of navigating creativity and mental well-being while revealing humorous anecdotes from live performances and the art of authenticity in songwriting. The conversation also touches on spirituality and societal critiques, blending humor with profound reflections on the human experience.

Live episode with Jason Schwartzman and Matt Berninger discussing creativity, music, positive sentiment override, fear of ghosts, acting techniques, managing anxiety, art's impact, evolving lyrics, resonating songs, trauma and mindfulness, and expressing gratitude.