Aaron Dessner

Aaron Brooking Dessner (born April 23, 1976) is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is widely recognized as a founding member of the rock band the National, with whom he has recorded nine studio albums. Dessner is also known as a co-founder of the indie rock duo Big Red Machine, collaborating with Bon Iver's Justin Vernon. He has made notable contributions to Taylor Swift's albums Folklore and Evermore, both of which were Grammy-nominated for Album of the Year. Dessner has also co-written and produced songs for various artists including Ed Sheeran, Michael Stipe, Gracie Abrams, and many others. Alongside his twin brother Bryce, he curated and produced the charity compilations Dark Was the Night (2009) and Day of the Dead (2016).