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Matt Berninger Covers "Blue Monday" for Amazon Music

9/12/2025

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Matt Berninger, lead singer of The National, released a cover of New Order's "Blue Monday" as an Amazon Music Original.
The cover includes contributions from musicians involved in Berninger's solo album, "Get Sunk," recorded in Los Angeles.
It reinterprets the original's synth sound with Berninger's baritone and live instrumentation.
"Blue Monday" features in Berninger's current UK and Europe tour setlist.
This release follows the critical success of "Get Sunk."

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Story summary

Matt Berninger, lead singer of The National, released a cover of New Order's "Blue Monday" as an Amazon Music Original.
The cover includes contributions from musicians involved in Berninger's solo album, "Get Sunk," recorded in Los Angeles.
It reinterprets the original's synth sound with Berninger's baritone and live instrumentation.
"Blue Monday" features in Berninger's current UK and Europe tour setlist.
This release follows the critical success of "Get Sunk."