Matthew Donald Berninger (/ˌbɜːrnɪŋɜːr/, born February 13, 1971) is an American singer-songwriter, primarily known as the frontman and lyricist of indie rock band The National. In 2014, he also formed the EL VY project with Brent Knopf of Ramona Falls and Menomena and released the album Return to the Moon in November 2015.[1] In May 2020, Berninger shared the title track from his solo debut album, Serpentine Prison, which was released in October 2020.[2]
American singer-songwriter
Matt Berninger
Berninger in 2019
Background information
Birth name
Matthew Donald Berninger
Born
(1971-02-13) February 13, 1971 (age51) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Genres
Alternative rock
Occupation(s)
Singer, songwriter
Years active
1999–present
Musical artist
Berninger is known for his classic baritone voice.[3]
Personal life
Berninger is a 1989 graduate of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.[4] He went on to study graphic design at the University of Cincinnati, where he met fellow band member Scott Devendorf in 1991. The two quickly became friends.[3] Berninger quit a career in advertising in his thirties to start The National. He told The Telegraph: "I was doing well [in advertising]. But, once I entertained the thought that maybe I wouldn't ever have to go and sit in conference rooms with MasterCard to discuss web ads again, I couldn't shake it."[5]
Berninger is married to Carin Besser, a one-time fiction editor for The New Yorker, who has often contributed to the band's songwriting ("Brainy" and "Ada" from the album Boxer) and backup vocals.[6][7] Together with Hope Hall and Andreas Burgess, Besser also helped direct the music video for "Bloodbuzz Ohio". They have a daughter named Isla.[8] Berninger has stated the song "Afraid of Everyone" was influenced by his anxiety about being a new father.[9]
Berninger has two siblings: Tom (who directed Mistaken for Strangers, a film about The National) and Rachel.[10][non-primary source needed]
In popular culture
Berninger in 2011
In 2011, a portrait of Berninger was painted by British artist Joe Simpson; the painting was exhibited around the UK including a solo exhibition at The Royal Albert Hall.[11]
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