The National – Aaron Dessner // Archive clip: Missy Elliott

The National – Aaron Dessner // Archive clip: Missy Elliott – LSQ

Producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Dessner discusses The National’s Grammy-nominated new album, Sleep Well Beast, and talks about his formative years as a musician, when he was first absorbing the diverse array of influences you hear in The National’s songs. Also, from Eliscu’s archive: An excerpt of a 2003 conversation with Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott.