John Mayer: ‘Sob Rock’ and Implanting False Memories | Apple Music

John Mayer sits down with Zane Lowe to talk about ‘Sob Rock’, his sole source of joy during the pandemic. He approached it like writing a script. Tracks like “Shouldn’t Matter But It Does” and “Why You No Love Me” went through multiple versions while he sought to make each track sweet but never sappy. His goal for the ‘Sob Rock’ was to make music that transports listeners, triggering memories in listeners that may or may not exist. Listen to John Mayer on Apple Music: apple.co/_JohnMayer
0:00 - Introduction
4:20 - Deep Dive into “Why You No Love Me”
11:43 - Songwriting and the Importance of Details
16:00 - Thinking of ‘Sob Rock’ as a Movie
23:14 - Conclusion, “I Need to Make Something Unique.”
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[@aidanmccarthy.]

Zane: “I’m gonna try to out-metaphor John Mayer for half an hour.” John: “So you have chosen death...”

[@777sn2]

LMAO!!!

[@Flo-qw4jr]

No one will ever be quicker or weirder when it comes to metaphors.

[@TheSupart91]

*John Mayer goes inception mode 3 layers deep* 😂😂

[@reverb508]

But what a fun metaphor showdown it was!

[@sophiapde9369]

Death.

[@massimilyeah]

I feel like I am 3 joints away from understanding this conversation.

[@chloeann4423]

Same! It left me feeling I'm really dumb, LOL!

[@metalligeek093]

Thanks for the reminder

[@JakeHawken]

That’s sad

[@samiisawake]

BRUH SAMEE

[@abirrahman9053]

Petition for a "John Mayer" podcast! Period.

[@jobocarta4385]

Supposedly he has a talk show in the works with Paramount+

[@alyssaw1339]

YES

[@var1410]

Petition for John Mayer on Joe Rogan

[@adamoutlnd7609]

Or the return of Current Mood

[@abirrahman9053]

@@adamoutlnd7609 would approve that too. Amen to the greatness of JM.

[@adammarshall978]

two men try to impress eachother with metaphors for 30 minutes. (this is a joke)

[@ukmary1968]

You're not wrong

[@roderickbalt8993]

No you are spot on and it's funny but also true.

[@stvn9728]

Haha

[@sdemosi]

(or is it?)

[@andydwyerrr]

this joke was delicious

[@brunochiarini_guitar]

JM's metaphors are something out of this world. He just sees life in such a colourful way, every time I watch him speak I have almost the same amusement as when I watch him play. So good.

[@Nick-kb2jc]

His brain is on another level from the average human. Listening to the way he speaks I’m reminded of some of the great philosophers. I wouldn’t be surprised to find that JM has an extremely high IQ. He truly is a creative genius. I was blown away by his explanation for Why You No Love Me

[@patrickburns7913]

John has a very beautiful mind. Nuff said lol it's like a breath of fresh air hearing his metaphorical narrative towards life.

[@DobBylan_]

either you guys are 10 yo, dumb or have really low self-steem

[@Charlitoboy]

@@Nick-kb2jc hello, john

[@disco4535]

What in the actual ef lol???

[@BjarnedeGraaf]

Theres a thin line between being genius and being batshit crazy and everytime I hear John talk, I just think he's playing jump rope with that line

[@colby7325]

That is so true

[@skierpage]

@@colby7325 he's self-obsessed and full of half-baked ideas, but no real clarity unless in a song.

[@dinafried4512]

this comment is everything

[@snoookie456]

he's going a little over to the Kanye West side of music lmao

[@SkyCityMusicAZ]

@@skierpage That’s why he’s a musician and not a public speaker

[@nickvareymusic]

When John speaks about "Why You No Love Me" with such confidence and self-assurance, you see someone who just loves language and communication, and that is something that can be lost in this modern age.

[@skierpage]

And yet he's so bad at communicating with spoken words! He's got the ideas, the metaphors, the motormouth, but little clarity. It's entertaining to listen to JM talk if you're not trying to really understand what he's getting at, but it's so much better when he's fitting words to a song.

[@american_cosmic]

@@skierpage I think he's a pretty good speaker, actually. It's one of his talents.

[@le_th_]

I heard that differently. He is telling the world that he never felt loved as a child...and so til this day, he STILL uses that unloved child to ask his adult relationships, "Why you no love me?" He never felt loved as a child...THAT is why he is a narcissist today.

[@Anna_Crossing]

@@le_th_ not an excuse

[@christiangasior4244]

More of a reason than an excuse.

[@thedarkprinceofawsom]

This conversation is so pretentious in the most beautiful way possible.

[@chillnation]

John, we love you.

[@hathaway.1166]

Chill nation’s in the house!

[@mediaamerica]

Sure, but why you no love me?

[@poetsfilmv]

why u no love me?

[@ava-lou1466]

Speak for yourself 😐

[@diegoalarcon4528]

@@ava-lou1466 why are you here then? 🤨

[@Perfumologia]

"It's not English as a second language, it's 'language' as a second language". Genius.

[@yogeshbajracharya5331]

that statement reminded me of the movie 'arrival'.

[@JonasEhmannMusic]

Can you explain?

[@Perfumologia]

​@@JonasEhmannMusic I’ll do my best. “Why you no love me” is the way his “inner-child” (to put it in jungian terms) expressed the pain of not feeling loved early on when he began dating (and “for a long time”, as he says). Conveying that sentence the way a child would express it he’s alluding to the purest manifestation of dispair: the raw, primal expression of a child feeling left alone and asking for love, as that was the way he felt at that time. As an adult he’s trying to articulate, in the language of that child, that very exact feeling, hence the “language as a second language” he’s referring to. I’m not completely sure I didn’t misread him, though, as it’s hard to “prove” that you inferred a clear explanation from the literality of a beautiful and highly evocative metaphor. But I think he meant something along those lines. Cheers.

[@JonasEhmannMusic]

@@Perfumologia Thanks a lot :)

[@leaveitorsinkit242]

Ya… I think he was trying to say that language is the only means for us to sort of convey our thoughts/feelings. I mean… until Neuralink comes out! 😂

[@govindrn1266]

Hello, fellow members of r/JohnMayer. Good to see you here.

[@wreams2964]

My dude

[@AlexRodriguez-ng1vn]

I love John Mayer…I just wish he would be interviewed by someone who wasn’t more concerned with appearing to “get him” than actually understanding his music and thought process. The eagerness to connect with JM left this interview feeling topical and one sided.

[@jontzou]

Could not agree more with this analysis. Every time John says something so deeply poignant, Zane either tries to one-up him with a projected assumption of him…or realizes he simply cannot hang and completely sharp turns the topic at hand with a prefabbed, pre-practiced derailment. Made it frustrating to watch.

[@steveguitaristsmith]

Yep!

[@BryceRogers_]

@@jontzou yeah man. I much more preferred those interviews with Rick Rubin. It seemed like he and Kendrick both had a mutual respect for each other and Rick cared about him, but not to further his own image

[@jamesorjuela2436]

I agree. Unbearable interviewer

[@kosemkamtsan]

Yes to this. The unfortunate thing is Zane does seem light on his feet, he just can't get out of his own way.

[@kinglarrikin6593]

"If I write a song about something the size of a glass of water and I do it right, I notice a week later its got the universe in it"- JM.

[@palamoi]

John's reference about "I'm sorry " vs. "I'd never to do that you" is so true. Emotional intelligence is so key in making any kind of relationship work. Find someone who loves you the way that you love yourself. Family are the people your'e born with. Friends are the family you choose.

[@thebatspy1140]

can you elaborate on the VS part? i don't quite undertand it. thank you

[@AG-mj6wv]

@@thebatspy1140 Someone saying “I'm sorry” would take place after a hurtful or unthoughtful action. Whereas “I'd never do that to you” shows the person you’re communicating with understands and has consideration for the impact of said action. He’s saying when you’re young, someone messing up, causing you pain, then apologising seems fulfilling. However, as you get older you realise someone never having taken the action or caused the pain in the first place is far more preferable and attractive.

[@rebecanascimento1]

@@AG-mj6wv thank you for saying this. English is not my native language and I thought I had misunderstood this part. But it's really that. Bonding with scar tissue is definitely not as attractive as bonding with a willingness to not hurting others.

[@heather23renae]

Only thing I disagree with what he said was it’s not a 20’s vs 40’s thing, it’s a immaturity/maturity thing. Mature people know this. I’m glad he’s learned this ♥️

[@rebecanascimento1]

@@heather23renae you're right. But I also think that not even maturity is going to keep you from hurting others forever, despite your disposition. But this kind of consideration is far better than always counting on people's forgiveness.

[@jadeg6888]

Johnny looking better than ever

[@caprise-music6722]

Heeere’s Johnny

[@QOTDquestionoftheday]

@ mimimph_1.

[@jennifergomezmarlink8901]

Seriously. 😍

[@xdoctorblindx]

Weird comment, Weird Jade.

[@jadeg6888]

@@xdoctorblindx so weird :0

[@HofTheStage]

I love every word of their conversation. John is a genius in basically every way

[@trevorramage]

🙄

[@matguerra333]

gay-uha

[@bboyscam9727]

And he’ll let you know that every other sentence.

[@bmorebob6624]

He absolutely is.

[@sebastiansullivan4770]

It is awesome to be a fan of someone, but I think putting people up on a pedastal is not really the best thing to do. John is a person, who is maybe a genius at some things. Although even John would probably disagree with that.

[@syzygy1174]

John gets better as the years go on. Hope we get new albums for a long time.

[@Anne-lg9xc]

Yessss! Please, John. 🥺

[@deborahannfrederick60]

👍

[@Birbdup]

"When the reader doesn't love the writer" punched me in the mouth.

[@ameejocelyne24]

Yeah that hurts.. but he put it in perfect words, that I could never even understand to explain--to where even that could have been understood by others, without making it so complicated. If that made any sense 😅😫

[@isaacddestroy3674]

I’m trying to find the time stamp on that, I really wanna screen record and keep that as a note lol

[@ameejocelyne24]

@@isaacddestroy3674 starts at 4:33

[@isaacddestroy3674]

@@ameejocelyne24 yes, thank you sir. Brilliant way to look at it

[@ayuheartphotography]

Bruh, I'm in the middle of writing an animation short, and this statement killed me too hahaha

[@RWCdrummer]

The first song of his that put a memory in my brain that didn’t exist yet was St. Patrick’s day. I always had pictures in my head of the holidays, with a person I haven’t met yet.

[@kevintitus]

That’s exactly how I felt about the song when I first heard it! Such a beautifully nostalgic tune.

[@rachellee3249]

Thissss. And it’s so underrated.

[@pepperjanehq]

bless

[@TroyDeanMusic]

Yessss

[@ameejocelyne24]

No Such Thing, Stop This Train and Not Myself have given me non-existential memories and boy when I listen to those three specific songs, does it hit like a bullet train of reminiscence. But St. Patrick's Day also gives me a photo album type of scrapbook feel too, a person I've never met---it doesn't help when you're someone who has synesthesia.

[@Triggercut92]

This is one of the strangest interviews I've ever seen. I just can't get over how this is real

[@tiakajamir6843]

It's his hair.... Just perfect, whether it's long or short... John has the best hair

[@phluphykatandrea1005]

It's all of him, he's just got it all - his gorgeous fingers drive me nuts. John is an almost perfect man!!

[@innocentrage1]

John Mayer is the prime example of its not what you say it is how you say it. I have no idea what he is talking about sometimes and yet I'm intrigued

[@georgedavidson2024]

Sometimes I don’t even think HE has any idea what he’s talking about

[@sweetshannel9]

Haha thought I was the only one

[@rsignradio2464]

Saw this comment here but think it applies. "There's a fine line between genius and bat crazy, I feel like JM is playing jump rope with that line" 😂

[@theengelsbak]

John Mayer for me, is just on another fan level. I LOVE listening to him. It’s insane how deep he actually is. Whether it’s playing the guitar or talking, it’s always inspiring. It’s quite hard to describe but I feel I know him and he can paint pictures of almost every situation or process that you can understand and translate it yourself into other things to help you in your life.

[@bharatnandakumar9067]

Word!

[@Reetqa]

Very well said 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼

[@maxibartel]

Totally agree on this one.

[@madeinoregon5062]

Hyper articulate.

[@jrose_xo]

Same!

[@tellyourstorymusicbyikson]

Great interview with lots of interesting questions regarding the creative process. Excited to hear the album! 🎶

[@Nick-kb2jc]

The words “creative genius” get thrown around a lot. But what we are looking at right now in John Mayer, is an actual creative genius. When he explained Why You No Love Me, my jaw was on the floor because I understood it.

[@pranavsharma4340]

Any one noticed the pain and the quiver in his voice when he says "How is it possible that you couldn't love me?". And it fascinating how he quickly pulls himself back up in the next sentence. I keep coming back to watch this interview over and over again.

[@soufianelbazri6747]

which minute please ?

[@lorisumberg3056]

10.40@@soufianelbazri6747

[@jl3436]

John should do podcasts, PERIOD.

[@derekdowling456]

Dude slays in Pop, Folk, Blues, Rock etc. he’s my favourite artist ever by a country mile.

[@edolazzaroni]

what i love about john is that everytime i hear him playing guitar, he has a tone that is always different, something unique. it's just incredible!

[@jakerobuck9507]

But he also still retains the classic Mayer sound and style so you always know it’s him! Total genius.

[@jimmysupafly1547]

He has enough pedals to do it lol.

[@Maurilustrador]

Another good thing is that you never hear the same performance twice 😊

[@rcnewman51.]

And through all the little nuances you still know it’s him. He’s just on another level.

[@mattyb808]

As a fellow guitarist I can tell you, Johnny is an absolute shredder, plus he has soul. You can tell he’s been influenced by so many legends like SRV, Jeff Beck etc. He’s definitely the real deal…

[@samizzy]

“You sing them in a way that is like your in awe of the song.” What a way to describe the way Mayer feels on his records. Every time he sings you can feel he’s completely in love with the song. Beautifully put by Zane.

[@foehrlyodd]

Tom Petty said how he evaluates a singer is, "Do I believe them?" This is what makes John a great singer.

[@romeod7549]

@@foehrlyodd He's a good singer and that's it. He's not a great singer....... Stop it.

[@foehrlyodd]

@@romeod7549 a great person to be singing the song? A great singer-songwriter?

[@MetalBabyA7x]

I think Mayer puts up a good front during interviews like these… he uses metaphors as a shield, but his body language tells different. I just want to give him a hug and tell him he’s done well.

[@madelinebrown6633]

why u no love me will crush my soul into a million pieces and I'm so ready for it

[@rockinvida1960]

Whether you care for his music or not, there is no denying the guy is a genius.

[@ShawHortonMusic]

It’s odd to me that John seems to somewhat look down on The Search for Everything (saying it “suffered” for not having all the songs locked in from the beginning), because I actually consider it to be one of his top two records, as a whole. It’s a sad and beautiful concept record detailing the post-breakup mindset in such brutal detail. Every song works well on its own, but they all come together to form an even greater whole.

[@Mellowmmushroom]

Moving on and getting over is one of my favorite songs.

[@user-wv5gv3dw5u]

Same... Im shocked to hear he thinks that

[@handsolo1546]

It's a brilliant record. I would like to hear some of the other songs he had teed up on it tgat never made the cut. "In the blood" is one of my favorite acoustic songs ever

[@willudallmusic]

I think there's a natural deference to your last group of songs, whatever happens. It's kinda how you get pumped up for the next, by saying the last was missing something :)

[@SriM0]

It's not a Continuum, but it's up there with the rest. One of my favs.

[@TonyWalkerIsYourBestFriend]

Love John Mayer! (not as much as he loves himself, but still)

[@sdemosi]

"levels" 🤷‍♂️

[@yulbaharani8306]

this gave me my first genuine smile of today haha

[@ColtraneAndRain]

Lol! Right?

[@ecfluo]

😂

[@DavidDiMuzio]

Ok, the kitchen/pasta metaphor was just a little much 🤣

[@FakingANerve]

Yeah, he really jumped the shark with that one. Haha. It was like he was saying "Should we go off the rails? No? Yeah, let's do it."

[@nicosiedummett3860]

Ikr! So extra. Lol but we have to admire his effort

[@foxz0mbie1]

This dude is on another planet creatively.

[@brandonrashtian7215]

This effect he is talking about is so true! Some of the songs make you think you're in a breakup or longing for someone even though you are single.

[@maxibartel]

Don't know how often I manifested and thought about going out to dinner with John once to discuss everything on his and my mind around music, life, love, relationships, money, success, watches, food, cars, architecture, philosophy, religion and so much more. Maybe the day will come. Til then I keep listening back to his music and will until my final breath. You're one in a million Johnny.

[@Mellowmmushroom]

I’ve been going through the toughest heart break ever for myself the last three months. I numbed a lot of the pain at first, but have really been feeling the brokenness lately. I have a strong feeling this album will crush me and help me move forward with my life. It’s going to be difficult but I’m ready to let go.

[@isaacandrews5330]

I've had the toughest one this year. 5 months on and I still feel the same. I honestly feel like its easier to want to find love than love finding you, giving you the best summer you ever had and get to a point where you really think they're the one and then out of no where, they start losing their feelings and stop talking to you, leaving you with the feeling of wanting to be someone else. I think I'm better these days but I cant be sure if its just other things stealing the spotlight or not.

[@Mellowmmushroom]

@@isaacandrews5330 Things have to get better for us, it just will take some time. I’ve been in a few long term relationships so this is my first time ever being alone as an adult in my late 20’s. My heart is made to share love with someone and transitioning into loving myself independently has been so so hard. For the first time in my life my heart is so damaged that the idea of being with someone else is unappealing. The disconnect and indifference I feel on a daily basis is exhausting. It’ll get better.

[@pawelzabicki7785]

You can always talk to a specialist about it, it may help you.

[@Mauricio.9215]

@@pawelzabicki7785 I agree. I would get help from a therapist. Therapy can do wonders for you. I wish you the best Callie.

[@bramandadwiputra9933]

“will crush me and help me move forward” you put it that word beautifully. We know its gonna be a hard week or even a month when this album came out. All we need to do just keep hanging and let it feel that way.

[@Sam_guitar1999]

watching a john mayer interview is basically a free therapy session

[@Marisol15098]

His comments on Why You No Love Me remind me of the quote “life is a comedy to those who think...and a tragedy to those who feel”

[@timholtguitar6999]

Can’t remember the last time I was this hyped for an album. I love hearing John’s perspective on life and music. Both unique and insightful. He always seems so genuine now.

[@MattLawhonMusic]

The dialogue about “why you no love me” really helped me grasp that better. Great interview. Honestly I think that’s one of my favorites on the album (coming from a melody guy), the harmonies and little nuances are amazing but then you just put the lyrics into perspective and blew it away. Awesome.

[@LemonJelly360]

This was a fantastic interview. Speaking of memories, John’s music is the backdrop to my 20 year marriage. My wife and I first heard “Your Body is a Wonderland” on the radio when we were visiting the US on our honeymoon in 2001. His music, and it’s evolution, has grown with us and we are so thankful for it.

[@MrSilverbirch1]

Right here with you....22 years this year. My wife sticks hard to the first album, me....I'm 43...Just as John Mayer, I've changed my tastes. I relate to him as a person. gathering life experience, changing, and with it, the music I feel deeply. I enjoy each any every push into something new, that seems somehow familiar.

[@cemcalex]

Same for us, 15 years.

[@playmoreguitar5393]

The answers to every question in life can be found in a John Mayer song... fact.

[@ricardoistudla8641]

Blessed to be around to hear this man's music during my lifetime. I sincerely appreciate his whole repertoire of music. He is also a true connoisseur of watches. Love this dude!

[@88__panda__88]

I think that, together, they are breaking down and really articulating John's creative life musically. They're sort of shining a light on all the different facets of the process. I learned a lot about JM, and that's what I was hoping for. Well done and thank you for this interview! 🌟

[@jakubw.838]

Every interview with John is like therapy for me. Same with all the albums. Thanks, John.

[@madswashbrook]

"Dont build relationships with scar tissue" when do we count john as a philosopher? This interview is beautiful.

[@Riyaaaadi]

I honestly consider himself as one. And the fact that he's incredibly good friends with Dave Chappelle who as of late speaks through philosophy makes so much sense.

[@Nick-kb2jc]

The guy is not your average human at all. His brain is on another level and he is truly a creative genius. I wouldn’t be surprised to find out that he has a extremely high IQ

[@heartpiratelaw4561]

To me, he always has been very philosophical. His ideas and stories and explanations are always so fascinating.

[@Sulu-sw3zo]

quite a pretentious and self aware line

[@gavintiegirl]

@@Sulu-sw3zo But it's great advice as a 40-year-old who has been there and done that and if one thing John is known for is, it's giving advice in his philosophical ramblings.

[@DonPasquale_]

Definitely seems to be a much deeper undercurrent of sadness to this album than I expected

[@kevinborchers3522]

I mean he wrote and recorded it during a period of lockdowns, isolation, and loss. Seems only natural

[@stvn9728]

@@kevinborchers3522 what loss ?

[@DonPasquale_]

@@kevinborchers3522 Not necessarily. A lot of popular artists decided to write more uplifting and positive music as a sort of counter to the general sentiment of last year, and that initially seemed like the direction John was taking too based on aesthetics and the first new single (Last Train Home).

[@roryfirth76]

John has a laugh like Joaquin’s joker 😂

[@GoodxJ]

haha true! 😁

[@azmomconnection]

I thought the same thing.

[@jelifestyle452]

Or Mozart from the movie Amadeus which I think is very fitting as he is a modern day genius.

[@trendkill3333]

He’s got that rich guy laugh 😂

[@analogdad9235]

Best way to spend 30 minutes on KZbin, right here. Truly engaging and enlightening to get a glimpse inside John’s mind and creative process.

[@MrCipolenio]

Great interview! I love that John is having fun making music. I hope he never stops having fun doing that.

[@thisismytubehandle]

I love how honest he is… especially about "the search for everything"

[@jdubs681]

John always has such beautiful ways to put feelings into words.

[@SirAlanOD]

That whole conversation about "Why you no love me", the name of the song, the verse of hurt me once twice three times etc., I can't explain but I swear I was hoping so much it had happened in an interview, like I just needed to hear it! It felt like the satisfaction of pieces fitting together perfectly! Gosh, thank you Johnny!

[@aquaticconceptsbringingwaterto]

I Love this mans thought process and the way he delivers a mind blowing account of his Musical creativity.

[@amberkammingamusic]

Ahhh man, can't wait to go in a personal lockdown with this album and read all the lyrics!

[@MacFit-AZ]

My favorite artist hands down since the day I met Room for Squares. Love just about everything he’s done and it’s awesome to see his diversity. Brilliant.

[@marleylove2011]

I am sooooo excited!! Thank you for the interview Zane and John!

[@GR_BackingTracks]

Gotta say... I listened to it once and I'm going back for a second time. When you hear people who are great at what they do speak from the heart, Pay Close Attention!

[@SudipBishwakarma]

Watching this interview after listening his new record gives a whole new meaning to his music.

[@felixfifeauthor]

Wild Blue totally felt like the long lost Dire Straits song I missed as a teen. It actually made me weep and took me back to my teen bedroom. Amazing he can tap into that. Thank you John Mayer, thanks so much.

[@kingsamcong27]

I could sit & listen to John Mayer's thoughts and theories and feelings of the world for the rest of my life. He is nothing less than a genius among all of us

[@AwesomeCat2012]

It's awesome to get a glimpse into his thought process as he made the album. I'm so psyched to finally have it in my possession!

[@farturas81]

All JM interviews should start with: hey John what’s on your wrist? (If you know you know)

[@brynwaddell8698]

He’s talking about watches everyone.

[@dmbsnake]

Looks like his patek world time Tiffany dial.

[@sealevelbear]

Patek Aquanaut, black dial, black rubber strap.

[@Cody-ez6vz]

When I listen to John Mayer speak. His thought process is so genuine and pure and he’s on another level with how he expresses himself and his music. He’s hands down a genius and really understands music. He’s one of my hero’s for this reason.

[@gillianm3333]

It’s always a school day when John Mayer has an interview. He is brilliantly well spoken.

[@omenworks]

First thing I thought to myself after hearing the entire record for the first time was... "This feels like those songs were with me my entire life." They feel like home, like something I known my entire life. Absolutely genius work.

[@SNESband]

Great interview. These two work well together. I love Mayer so much.

[@lillianrose17]

14:12-14:45 is probably one of my favorite words in this interview because it holds so much truth and is beautiful. I will say im in my 20s but i am aiming to find someone who, as mayer said, would never hurt me in the first place. great interview, such an amazing album

[@jamespalmer980]

I was fortunate to have grown up in the 80s listening to all that dynamically creative music. When i hear that stuff back now i don't really feel it in the way i heard it for the first time because the passage of time has blurred the emotions i felt in the 80's listening to it. What Mayer has done with this wonderful collection of songs with deep 80's undertones has in fact time travelled me back to that period even more than the songs from that period. It's like the 80's was in fire terms burning embers about to burn out, Mayer has come along with a load of fresh wood and gallons of fuel and got it blazing again. Man is a genius.

[@ianbarcelos]

Zane is always doing a phenomenal job. One of the best interviewers of all time! Like John once said... "I'm going forward not upwards." (Oxford Union, 2013). Let's see him going upwards then. Cheers to you John!

[@DorothyOzmaLover]

Love John so much since his trio influences me as a guitarist and his metaphor of using paint colors and being able to break the mold to create something unique like a magic carpet ride is so inspiring!

[@johnmayer8701]

@Dorothy Lover Hello thanks for your comment and support much love

[@leavealreadybruh]

Literally explains why i love him so much.

[@amos8572]

He blows my mind every time.

[@llamawizard]

This man is a multigenerational talent. He is here. He is ours. May we bask.

[@heatherlygrant]

We are both 43 and I can safely say that I’ve enjoyed growing up with John Mayer. He truly has the ability to speak for our generation.

[@JeffreyZuhdyArtist]

This interview is very inspiring to me. Thank you very much, both of you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼👌🏼🤗❤️

[@ikasarirahmawati386]

This interview is very attractive and I agreed with John Mayer's idea that as we got older, we need to find a relationship with someone that's really being good from the start instead of building the connection with a thousand of sorry and hangover. ILOVE YOU MOST, JOHN

[@NEYDU]

I tired of being overwhelmed with awe for John...but I don't know how to lose him from driving me nuts with so much admiration.... He's mind is a gift.

[@kortneyquizena7255]

Finally some really good questions answered. This was an amazing interview. I am so happy that I saw this before I heard the album. I am so incredibly thankful for all the great music you have give us. Can’t wait to hear your new album Mayer. 🤗

[@johnmayer4417]

Thanks so much for being a wonderful and supportive fan that cares. It’s really a pleasure having you as a supportive fan that cares so much..... 🥰🥰❤️❤️💋💋😘😘

[@johnmayer8701]

@Kortney Quizena Hello thanks for your comment and support much love

[@tonibaysinger8686]

Long live John Mayer. Another fantastic Zane interview. His ability to make an interview feel like a natural conversation is amazing.

[@bradrainwater8056]

Love your music! Thank You for the memories which you are making everyday for so many of us! I personally love it all....keep on jamming! 💜🌹💚☮️☮️☮️💚🌹💜✨✨✨✨✨🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳😎💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@st.finnikin]

This was prime. So proud of Mayer. This record will age really well.

[@cheerfuljuan]

Can not wait for this Friday! Great interview!!

[@jenniferjuteram5145]

I absolutely loved this interview! 💕💕💕💕🌠

[@lisabethlawrence]

I love listening to John Mayer talk about music as much as I love his music!

[@johnmayersthoughts]

Phenomenal interview! John and Zane always bring out the best in each other! Two brilliant thinkers, talkers, and artists. Y'all should start a podcast together!

[@lenny3804]

Podcasts are usually a last resort for celebrities to stay relevant, John will never need to succumb to that. He would make an excellent guest on other peoples podcasts however.

[@fiacmar]

@@lenny3804 There’s a vast universe of podcasts that have nothing to do with celebrity! Take your point and agree though…

[@lenny3804]

@@fiacmar Yes i am aware, thats why i said “a last resort for celebrities” underline celebrities

[@fiacmar]

@@lenny3804 cool

[@lenny3804]

@@fiacmar 😂

[@Nick-kb2jc]

John is the GOAT

[@antillian86]

The thing he says about false memories just reminds me of the whole Synthwave/Vaporwave movement. I was born in the late 80's, so my memories of that time are basically non-existent, but I understand and identify with 80's music and the whole synthwave feeling of nostalgia. I love it.

[@donnybrook8051]

It was very nice for John to interview this guy.

[@shivanidhuriya7314]

i just finished watching the whole interview and i just had to sit back for a while i pushed my chair back and have this feeling floating inside my mind that this is it for the music the language that truly needs to be convayed the transformation we are all in for the transformantion always. this unpredictable man has inspired me to my core i never thought i would open my mind to even get this inside of me because its sooo blunt raw and brutally beautiful that it hurts me .....

[@connorjoseph6565]

What r u smokin

[@monideepbora3133]

I could quite relate.

[@MusicbyCiaran]

I've been waiting for this one!

[@robowenmikels]

I must have listened to Last Train, 10 times a day, when it was 1st released. I sat and listened to it, experiencing the elements that are reminiscent of past songs but not quite. I'm reminded of 5 songs before I even think of the one that everyone says... I sat and experienced that song, sat with my favorite cat, Biggs, who sadly, passed away on Friday the 16th, and would dance around the room like John, playing his guitar in that big ballroom. I felt such joy and did laugh because it just felt good and "right". Idk where I am going with this train of thought, but thanks, John, for doing what you do. Btw, wonderful interview, very insightful, very inspiring. John and Zane have a good rapport, I like that.

[@ro-fd9pk]

Can't wait to hear this project! Great interview 💙

[@gregsallin9385]

Such a brilliant interview. My brain says “Thank you for the mindgasm”

[@antoineaquino3055]

he's such a genius

[@Nick-kb2jc]

For real. I was blown away by his explanation for Why You No Love Me.

[@madeleinevelder6011]

Mr Mayer what you haven’t realised Is that we say Oooo just when you pick up your guitar You transcend the definition of a pop star and your brilliance cannot be confined to words Thank you for your stellar existence You make my life exciting I am 82 and since getting to know you seeing you in Amsterdam I am young agsin☺️

[@kennyknows1730]

Incredible interview. The interviewer did a fabulous job opening John up.