The National is an American indie rock band hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed in 1999. The band is comprised of two pairs of brothers, Aaron and Bryce Dessner and Scott and Bryan Devendorf, along with vocalist Matt Berninger. The National is known for their intricate, layered sound and introspective lyrics, often exploring themes of anxiety, love, and politics. The band's distinctive sound is characterized by Berninger's baritone voice and the Dessners' textured guitar work, particularly evident in influential albums such as "Boxer" (2007) and "High Violet" (2010).