How Aaron Dessner became pop music's authenticity whisperer

NPR | By Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Published October 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT

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Dessner, best known as a member of the rock band The National, has become a sought-after producer for pop stars and singer-songwriters, including Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams and Noah Kahan.

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Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento is a reporter with NPR Music.