The National Cover The Philistines Jr. For New Compilation (Audio)

The National, who have a four-concert run at New York's Beacon Theater this December, join Jónsi, Frightened Rabbit, Mates of State, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Mercury Rev, The Kissaway Trail and more for a special edition — including remixes and covers —of the Philistines Jr.'s 2010 album If A Band Plays in the Woods ...? due for release on November 1. The Philistines Jr. play their first New York show in four years on October 29 at Arlene's Grocery. After the jump, check out The National's take on "Twenty Miles To NH (Part 2)."

Breaking Bands! TAS Predicts What New Faces Will Be Causing A Commotion In 2010

The last days of December are so 2009. We're looking ahead to a fresh year with new faces - bands like Delphic, Freelance Whales, Two Door Cinema Club and The Joy Formidable - who we think you'll be talking about in 2010.

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