On the show this time, it’s the rich storytelling of Matt Berninger.

Matt Berninger is, of course, the front-person for The National, a band that has been writing perfect songs to live your life to since they formed back in 1999. His first “solo” record, Serpentine Prison, was produced by Memphis legend Booker T Jones, and they started a label together to put it out. His latest offering is called Get Sunk and it is available on Book Records.

Recorded May 18, 2025
Bonnet Of Pins
No Love
Breaking Into Acting
Inland Ocean

Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.

On the show this time, it&rsquo;s the rich storytelling of Matt Berninger.
Matt Berninger is, of course, the front-person for The National, a band that has been writing perfect songs to live your life to since they formed back in 1999. His first &ldquo;solo&rdquo; record, Serpentine Prison, was produced by Memphis legend Booker T Jones, and they started a label together to put it out. His latest offering is called&nbsp;Get Sunk&nbsp;and it is available on Book Records.
Recorded May 18, 2025
<ol>
<li>Bonnet Of Pins</li>
<li>No Love</li>
<li>Breaking Into Acting</li>
<li>Inland Ocean</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsCVQHcxBig">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

Live on KEXP brings you the very best of KEXP’s world-renowned live in-studio and remote performances. Each week, we’ll bring you a new live session, from emerging artists to well-established acts, spanning styles, genres and cultures. Full video of all Live on KEXP performances available at youtube.com/kexp.

Live on KEXP brings you the very best of KEXP’s world-renowned live in-studio and remote performances. Each week, we’ll bring you a new live session, from emerging artists to well-established acts, spanning styles, genres and cultures. Full video of all Live on KEXP performances available at youtube.com/kexp.

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