WATCH: The Republic Of Wolves Frontman Covers The National

February 13th, 2014

Troy Sennett

For the past few weeks, indie rock giants The National have been soliciting fan covers of their song, “I Need My Girl,” from their 2013 full-length, Trouble Will Find Me. Each day, the band choose a submission to feature on their website, with the winner of the contest, to be revealed February 14, taking home a $500 prize. While many of the featured videos are worth checking out, one is especially noteworthy: Mason Maggio of The Republic of Wolves entered the contest, and you can watch his cover after the break.

Maggio offers a wonderful take on the track, with bells and ethereal reverb complimenting his primarily acoustic arrangement. If you like what you hear, be sure to check out The Republic of Wolves’ sophomore album, No Matter How Narrow, available now from Simple Stereo Records.