The National frontman Matt Berninger brings his unmistakable baritone to a blistering new cover of the New Order classic “Blue Monday” available now exclusively through Amazon Music. This reimagined version of the 1983 post-punk staple has already become a high-energy staple of his live sets during a massive run of sold-out shows across the UK and Europe. Recorded at Knobworld in Los Angeles, the track features the same skilled group of musicians who contributed to his acclaimed second solo album ‘Get Sunk’ released earlier this year. Producer Sean O’Brien captures a live-band energy that transforms the original synth-driven rhythm into a powerful modern showcase. This release adds another compelling layer to a solo catalog that already includes the well-received debut ‘Serpentine Prison’ and recent live interpretations of songs by Nirvana and Radiohead. You can listen to it here.