Aaron Dessner

Aaron Dessner is an American musician, composer and producer from Cincinnati, Ohio, who began his career in the late 1990s and is known for his role in the indie rock band The National. His work features intricate guitar-based arrangements, ambient textures and orchestral touches, and he has expanded from indie rock into wider production and songwriting roles that incorporate electronic elements and chamber-pop sensibilities.

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Aaron Dessner on Tape Notes

Aaron Dessner·TN:175 Mumford & Sons and Aaron Dessner25 Feb

Podcast·Tape Notes

Aaron Dessner on Broken Record

Aaron Dessner·Aaron Dessner25 Apr

Podcast·Broken Record

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TN:175 Mumford & Sons and Aaron Dessner

Tape Notes·25 Feb 2026·1:49:39

Aaron Dessner

Broken Record·25 Apr 2023·1:03:56

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