Aaron Dessner Talks Longevity in the Music Industry — and His New Label With Interscope
In the latest episode of Billboard On the Record, Aaron Dessner talks about the art of collaboration, his journey in the music business and his new label, Long Pond Music.
Aaron Dessner, a member of The National for about 25 years, has been a key collaborator for top artists such as Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan, Gracie Abrams, Mumford & Sons, and Ed Sheeran. His studio, Long Pond, located in the Hudson Valley of upstate New York, has gained a cult-like status, notably featuring in Taylor Swift's album Folklore during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Dessner is now launching Long Pond Music, a record label under Interscope Records, aiming to provide a nurturing environment for artists who require more time to develop and flourish. His first signing, Hudson Ingram, a frequent collaborator, will join this initiative. Dessner explains that the label's primary goal is to offer a direct outlet for artists who feel comfortable and can find their voice at Long Pond.
With his extensive experience in the industry and a comfortable relationship with Interscope, Dessner envisions Long Pond Music as a supplementary platform to aid artists' growth, rather than an attempt to create a massive empire.
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