. Sharon Van Etten "Serpents" from Tramp (2012, Jagjaguwar), which features collaborations with The National, Beirut, Julianna Barwick, and Wye Oak, among others.
The National "Bloodbuzz Ohio" from High Violet (2010, 4AD).
I was never an enthusiastic fan of The National but the new album... well... I wouldn't describe the mood it evokes as "enthusiasm" but it somehow feels personally relevant to me right now. I'm not saying that's necessarily a good or healthy thing but all times need their soundtrack.
See also: americanmary.com (The National's website). Video directed by Hope Hall, Andreas Burgess & Carin Besser. Bartender: D.A. Pennebaker.
Pacific Standard issue no.1 covers: top, Abby Brothers by Michael Donovan; bottom, Alexis Schuster by Charlie Schuck. Select image above for more information.