Aaron Dessner News

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Lisa Hannigan performs “Undertow” on “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” Watch the performance here: http://bit.ly/2lKTale. The track appears on her album At Swim.

Sarah Kirkland Snider's Unremembered, "one of the most significant and harrowing releases of [2015]" (Thought Catalog), explores the fragility and nuance of memories and emotions in an hour-long, 13-part song cycle inspired by poems and illustrations by Nathaniel Bellows.

Lisa Hannigan's music video for her track “Undertow” premieres on NPR Music, who calls it, “A brilliant little gem.” Watch the video here: http://n.pr/2jKZjvu. The track appears on her critically acclaimed album At Swim, which continues to receive critical acclaim.

The MusicNOW Festival and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra announce additional events surrounding the CSO's performances at the Taft Theatre Friday and Today, January 13-14. Both performances (Friday and Today) will include moderated discussions with musicologist William Robin, MusicNOW Artistic Director Bryce Dessner and composers Andrew Norman and Timo Andres.

The MusicNOW Festival and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra announce additional events surrounding the CSO's performances at the Taft Theatre Today and Saturday, January 13-14. Both performances (Today and Saturday) will include moderated discussions with musicologist William Robin, MusicNOW Artistic Director Bryce Dessner and composers Andrew Norman and Timo Andres.

The MusicNOW Festival continues to present adventurous new music, exciting collaborations and US premieres January 12 - 14, 2017 at the Aronoff Center and Taft Theatre. The 2017 MusicNOW Festival kicks off on Today, January 12 (7:30 p.m.) at the Aronoff Center for the Arts as Bob Weir (of the legendary Grateful Dead) performs music from his recent solo release Blue Mountain and more. His band, The Campfire Band, features members of The National—Aaron Dessner, Bryan Devendorf and Scott Devendorf—along with Josh Kaufman and Jon Shaw. 

The MusicNOW Festival (with Artistic Director Bryce Dessner) continues to present adventurous new music, exciting collaborations and US premieres January 12 - 14, 2017 at the Aronoff Center and Taft Theatre with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

The MusicNOW Festival and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra announce additional events surrounding the CSO's performances at the Taft Theatre Friday and Saturday, January 13-14. Both performances (Friday and Saturday) will include moderated discussions with musicologist William Robin, MusicNOW Artistic Director Bryce Dessner and composers Andrew Norman and Timo Andres.

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Lisa Hannigan confirms headlining North American tour this February, with stops in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia and more.

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Lisa Hannigan debuts the music video for her song “Snow,” which you can watch/share here: http://bit.ly/2h0jJzX. The track appears on her critically acclaimed album At Swim

The MusicNOW Festival continues to present adventurous new music, exciting collaborations and US premieres January 12 - 14, 2017 at the Aronoff Center and Taft Theatre. The 2017 MusicNOW Festival kicks off on Thursday, January 12 (7:30 p.m.) at the Aronoff Center for the Arts as Bob Weir (of the legendary Grateful Dead) performs music from his recent solo release Blue Mountain and more. His band, The Campfire Band, features members of The National—Aaron Dessner, Bryan Devendorf and Scott Devendorf—along with Josh Kaufman and Jon Shaw. 

The MusicNOW Festival (with Artistic Director Bryce Dessner) continues to present adventurous new music, exciting collaborations and US premieres January 12 - 14, 2017 at the Aronoff Center and Taft Theatre with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

Eighth Blackbird today has been named Ensemble of the Year by Musical America, adding to the shower of accolades the group has enjoyed throughout its 20th anniversary (2016). Earlier this month, Eighth Blackbird was named recipient of Chamber Music America's first-ever Visionary Award, and last February the group picked up its fourth Grammy Award along with a prestigious MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. Ever in creative motion, Eighth Blackbird propels itself forward from this 20th anniversary milestone by investing its vision, talent, and experience in an ambitious new initiative for the next generation: The Blackbird Creative Lab.

For the first time in ten years, Bob Weir will release a new solo record, Blue Mountain, on September 30marking his debut project since signing with Columbia/Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.

For the first time in ten years, Bob Weir will release a new solo record, Blue Mountain, on September 30 -- marking his debut project since signing with Columbia/Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.

Lisa Hannigan's new album, At Swim, is out now via ATO Records. The album, which debuted as an NPR First Listen, is receiving widespread critical praise:

Bob Weir's “Only A River,” taken from his forthcoming solo album Blue Mountain, premieres on NPR's All Songs Considered. Blue Mountain, out on September 30, marks Weir's debut project since signing with Sony Music Entertainment's Columbia/Legacy and ROAR. Of the track, NPR says, “[it] is an emotional reflection on life that references the 19th-century American folk song 'Shenandoah.' View NPR piece HERE and share HERE. Pre-order the album on iTunes HERE and “Only A River” will begin downloading immediately. Weir embark on his “Campfire Tour” of select dates across the U.S. See full list of tour dates below.

Lisa Hannigan's new album, At Swim, is out now via ATO Records. The album, which debuted as an NPR First Listen, is receiving widespread critical praise.

Lisa Hannigan debuts the official music video for her track “Ora.” Watch the video here. This song appears on her highly anticipated new album At Swim, which is streaming exclusively on NPR First Listen.

Lisa Hannigan's highly anticipated new album, At Swim, is exclusively streaming now via NPR First Listen. Of the album NPR Music says, “At Swim is a triumph of Hannigan's understated versatility...” Listen to the record here: http://n.pr/2b7YvKS. At Swim will be released August 19 via ATO Records.