{
  "id": 9582689,
  "title": "Aaron Dessner Talks Longevity in the Music Industry — and His New Label With Interscope",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/aaron-dessner-talks-longevity-in-the-music-industry-and-his-new-label",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T15:50:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/pro/aaron-dessner-talks-his-new-label-with-interscope/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}