Matt Berninger’s Solo Performance
Matt Berninger recently showcased his solo material live, debuting his new album “Get Sunk” on his show in Leeds.
Upcoming Album Release
The National frontman released his debut album “Serpentine Prison” in 2020 but was unable to perform any tracks due to Covid. His new album “Get Sunk” is set to release on May 30 through Concord/Book Records. Visit here to pre-order the new album.
Berninger has played two intimate English shows at the Leeds Brudenell Social Club on April 2 and 3, where he performed his solo material live, including unreleased snippets from his upcoming album.
Some of the songs premiered included “Inner Ocean,” “Rushing Into the Acting Game,” “Garbage,” “Another Second,” and “Little by Little.” He also featured a track by The National. Check out some snapshots of Berninger’s intimate Leeds performance below.
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Matt Berninger’s Setlist
Matt Berninger’s Setlist – Social Club Leeds’ Brudenell – April 2
‘Inner Ocean’
‘No Love’
“Distant Axis”
‘Hood of Pins’
“Returning to Action”
‘Frozen Oranges’
‘Snake Prison’
‘Silver Sources’
‘Let It Be’
‘Trash’
‘Everything Is For Nothing’
‘Another Second’
‘Silver Jeep’
‘Small’
‘Gospel’
‘Time of Difficulty’
Berninger will also perform intimate shows at KEF and Union Chapel London Gallery, featuring Q&A sessions hosted by Hugh Stevens and Matt Everitt, respectively. His Leeds shows included a Q&A with BBC Radio 6’s Chris Hawkins.
Post the April dates, Berninger will embark on a tour across North America, the UK, and Europe.
The North American leg will kick off this spring, starting in Seattle on May 19, with additional stops in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, and more. The summer tour will continue to Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, and London in August.
The tour will culminate with a series of European dates, including concerts in Antwerp, Paris, Berlin, Oslo, Copenhagen, and other cities. Visit here to purchase tickets for the US and EU shows, and here for UK dates.
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Reflecting on his solo journey back in 2020, Berninger stated to NME: “Most of my songs are about self-love or self-defense. They are songs for my soul.” He expressed his desire for his daughter and mother to understand him through his music.
In a September 2023 interview with NME, he explored his writing process and mental health. “I don’t believe in ghosts,” he noted, “but I believe in the power of faith in ghosts. The same goes for God.”
Discussing the difficulties he faced during the pandemic, Berninger remarked: “I emerged from a long period of feeling dry and depressed. The fear of never writing again was terrifying.” He acknowledged how fragile he felt and the emotional and physical paralysis he experienced, stating, “I learned to respect my fragility.”
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