Halsey, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross On ‘If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power’ | Billboard Cover

[@warbirdwf]

It's amazing that so much of the NIN music catalog is dark, angry and introspective. Then you see Trent's terrific smile and laugh in interviews. You just don't expect to see a side of him like this. He's so well spoken and intelligent. It's great that he appears to have found peace and happiness in his life. Obviously sobriety, his wife and his kiddos are the major driver of that. He also appears to be a guy that would be great to have a beer and a good conversation about life with. Being the same age as Trent, I love how he's still so in demand and relevant vs. others of this age that are has-beens. He's representing our age group like a boss! He sang "Hurt" at the Panorama concert in 2017 and the video is on KZbin. He crushed it! He just sang it with emotion that can only come through living 50 plus years of life's pains and it's ups and downs. I connected to the song for that very reason. His work on Halsey's album is simply top notch and mesmerizing. I hope it's a smashing success for Halsey.

[@Jojo-xv1bx]

Wow! I love your comment. It truly says a lot about you as well. An i hope it gets all the credit it deserves indeed!

[@derryanr2824]

Yeah in one of his interviews, he truly said that the artistic expressions of his music also manifested in his real life. He also turned to drugs and alcohol afterwards, thinking that his existential brooding can be alleviated through the expression of music. However, as you have said, he has been able to move on and went past that. People would be able to compartmentalise things (such as being dark, angry and introspective through music) and not let them be defined as "who you are in your daily life". In a way, it is essentially acting and a form of catharsis that people are unable to do in a protective and civil society..

[@ryanvirgillo8220]

Great comment. I was just saying the same thing about him finding happiness. I'll never for get my first concert Philly September 1995: Prick/Nine Inch Nails/David Bowie. I was 13. The 2 duets with Trent & Bowie and Bowie's performance is on KZbin as well.

[@skullsaintdead]

Agreed, but I would adapt "his sobriety, wife and kids" have given him peace to *he* alone has given himself peace. Either his thought patterns have changed (perhaps through therapy) or he's taken meds/gotten his depression/physical ailments under control (anti-depressants, ECT, ketamine etc). Just a fair warning to people that simply stopping drug abuse, getting married and having children doesn't qualify you for self-worth and contentment.

[@pavma7]

The Trent of today and the man that wrote pretty hate machine and the downward spiral are very different. Trent found peace in his life and yes the man is an absolute genius.

[@mamab4720]

When Mamas favorite artist (from way back in highschool) gets with her daughter's favorite artist and they make this beautiful baby! I love this!

[@drexulgeewrangle]

How cool is that…good for you both!

[@vanderkb1]

I'd love to hear this blazing out of my girls room! LOL... shes 5. Though she does already love her song from Sing 2!

[@andreavides5532]

IICHLIWP is incredible. this collaboration was amazing.

[@FutileGrief]

Yo. If Trent is down with this, I am down with this. Gave it a spin and it's awesome. I love it when young artist get out of their way to create a piece of art, and not just a commercial output. I hope this albums gets the recognition it deserves.

[@pavma7]

Oh it did

[@biggoathorns]

I grew up listening to NIN. I’m a lifelong metalhead. I’ve never listened to Halsey in my life. I’m going to check this album out.

[@sadeem9481]

Did you like it?

[@Yuri.alonso30]

How is it?

[@mathzinhu]

Did u like this masterpiece?

[@xochitllee24]

Halsey takes a dump on TR and AR incredible work

[@biggoathorns]

@@sadeem9481 I like “I’m not a woman I’m a god” a LOT. I have to give the rest of it a chance, I haven’t had that much time.

[@claudiasosa8659]

Halsey deserves the Grammy next year. IICHLIWP is just art!

[@angel-bh7gh]

Periodt

[@Yuri.alonso30]

I agree!

[@shanthashetty61]

Yessw ❤️

[@xochitllee24]

Trent And Atticus deserve the album. They write the music she just sang along to the karaoke.

[@claudiasosa8659]

@@xochitllee24 Trent and Atticus are super talented. Geniuses!!! But Halsey wrote the entire thing and they directed, produced and edited the whole thing. I invite you to search to the interview they did along with Halsey on her KZbin Channel.

[@jedibookmasterivy]

This is Halsey’s best record since Badlands and even outshining Badlands. It’s insanely powerful and definitely a record where you loose yourself in feeling.

[@ruffsnap]

I miss pre/Badlands-era Halsey, that was her peak imo, musically, visually, really just in every aspect lol. The newest album is still decent though.

[@badmanicpower]

@@ruffsnap how? She was great but she’s grown so much as an artist, ditched the cursive singing tumblr girl aesthetic, and made much better quality music

[@ruffsnap]

@@badmanicpower I agree she's grown as an artist, and if she were to re-record Badlands now her singing ability improvements would definitely shine through, but visually, the "tumblr girl aesthetic" fit her vibe much better I feel like.

[@dylankai21]

@@ruffsnapimagine calling “decent” to a halsey album. fucking weirdo. all of her albums are great, but some of u can't move on and halsey made fun of y'all cause she knows😶‍🌫️

[@Belladonne_]

​@@ruffsnap she's not a teenager/young adult anymore, and I think she decides the things that are more fitting for her

[@adammarshall6257]

Halsey is better than ever, period. She is a true artist.

[@sussychachi]

Am here for Trent. The man is a legend. He's in the rock hall of fame 🎸

[@badmanicpower]

@@sussychachi y’all are annoying with this “we’re here for Trent” like literally just let Halsey have credit

[@badmanicpower]

@@NeverIast for writing all the music and being an incredibly creative artist and extremely talented performer.

[@aadilharoon1807]

@@badmanicpower People like you are what's wrong with the world

[@miacoleman530]

@@badmanicpower she didn’t have to make up being a lifelong NIN fan, but her talent is undeniable. She’s still finding her own voice

[@dualapeeps]

iichliwp has to win aoty, literally no album released in the time to be nominated is as good as this one, ofc others like evermore, happier than ever, cotcc, etc. are great but this one is a whole new level

[@averyfaley4933]

I loved evermore but iichliwap was just otherwordly

[@neverlandflower]

Exactly

[@mohdemir5778]

14:04 that breath followed by "it is what it is" is so reassuring

[@Yuri.alonso30]

IICHLIWP album really made me a super fan of Halsey, this album and film is so incredible and outstanding. Each and every song is so good I feel like people are sleeping on halseys best era

[@Deypooksss]

RIGHTTT I totally agree.

[@Jojo-xv1bx]

Omg YES! I have always been a halsey fan but this album touches every part of my soul! She is absolutely amazing! 🤩🤩🤩🥰🦋🦋🦋💞

[@jocelynsloan7801]

Yessssss

[@Greytick]

it may not be her most popular poppin album, but it is definitely her best work ever

[@zehra_sahin]

The way her face while saying "Because the only expectation I have for myself is to be a really good mom" just touched my heart even though i have no kids.

[@bast713]

I've been a fan of both Halsey and NIN for a while, so this is like all the holidays rolled into one but better because I can listen on repeat. Such a cool collaboration and album.

[@divinelyh]

Why is Halsey not being given attention to . literally her best era rn. Edit her album got nominated for Grammy yeahhh.!

[@brandong7193]

Her album went #2, she's definitely getting attention. Which is excellent considering how risky and inventive her new album is, at least for mainstream tastes.

[@divinelyh]

@@brandong7193 unfortunately it didn't lasted there as compared to her previous maniac era if we see.

[@killyourdarlings1305]

Well, they didn't do much promotion for the album before it came out, which was a conscious choice

[@Maidenmoose]

Because she didn't market it by choice.

[@emomu]

True, but I think it's bc she didn't promote the album with singles

[@kylewilson4013]

I love her new album I listen to it more than I did her other albums it’s sort of like a whole story with a good start and a great ending. Each song compliments one another

[@thestar8404]

🖤🖤 this album is iconic and deserves to win at the Grammys.

[@akshatjha6886]

Their belief in this work speaks volumes. They know they gave it their all, and they recognise the value of the skill and work that's been put in. What Halsey said about longevity was what IICHLIWP should become over the years. People will keep discovering this miracle of an album as time passes. This record is not the one to climb up fast, and burn out of public eye as fast. It deserves much more than a phase of popularity! It's pure, honest and timeless. Thank you Ashley, for giving us this gem and making your fans feel like your family. That is the impact of your honesty and skill on this album.

[@stephenfogerty9315]

Halsey is creating some quality music here, with Trent and Atticus adding their twist, this album is so fresh new dark and delicious, it's insanely good, Halsey is clearly in a strange headspace at this moment in her life, evolution is human nature, she will evolve and grow and I'm excited to see how good she could be

[@bridgetwalsh4691]

Halsey with her beautiful, talented, soul and NIN’s golden musical talent is a perfect collab. ❤️

[@bensmom0509]

This album is a masterpiece, like in my opinion one of the best of the last 20 years.

[@gigachad192]

Lol

[@chayo4537]

Go listen to some yeah yeah yeahs. Same type of tunes but better that actually came out 20 years ago

[@prettyfacebeltran]

@@chayo4537 I grew up in that era. Love the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, but they are not that great.

[@BairMendoza]

Halsey is wonderful. Trent and Atticus are next level. Match made in heaven.

[@scottmclennan1309]

All Trent and Atticus interviews for IICHLIWP feature bonus ASMR leather sounds whenever they shift in their seats. Maybe that's the next Nine Inch Nails album? ASMR Self Destruct?

[@absenceovmeasurablefrequen1709]

I grew up listening to NIN and have a deep respect for Trent Reznor's art. I've heard of Halsey in the past and I think I've heard one of her songs, but I don't actually remember anything about it. This, however, sounds intriguing, and Halsey is far more intelligent, articulate and creative than I previously considered. I really respect her for choosing to create art with integrity. She is a breath of fresh air and I will certainly listen to this album.

[@brittanyr9471]

I've had I am Not a Woman I'm a God on repeat for several days. You can definitely hear Trent and Atticus' sound on it. I'm excited to listen to the rest of the album.

[@jellyrcw12]

This album BLEW my mind. Whispers, Honey, Lilith, all of it reaches deeper than ever.

[@kierayumin5584]

This is an iconic collaboration, I am genuinely so happy for her!🥺👏🏻

[@williamarnold4715]

Halsey needs an award! She even got the REZ on the album! That's what's up! Two of my favorite musicians collaborating! Oh and, she can lock me in her basement anytime, any day! Love Halsey! She's fine as hell, talented as an angel and, is just amazing in so many ways!

[@driveu7]

My favorite album of 2021 thank u halsey

[@navdeepbablu5415]

give Halsey the Grammy

[@Amanda-dm5qr]

My dad was born the same year as Trent and I was born the same year as Halsey. The father-daughter vibes must be pretty strong

[@SilverFlame819]

Funny that her fans were worried she'd be boring -- they have done the exact same thing to Trent every time he's expressed happiness in the past. "Oh, Trent's happy? He's going to make a shit album." I even saw people on the Spiral forum (way back in the day) say they hoped Trent's dog would die, or they couldn't want for his wife to divorce him or die. Like, WHAT the fuck? These artists inspire me, and I LOVE Trent's work. But I would sacrifice new ear candy for his happiness, if that was actually a thing. But luckily it's not, and NIN still fucking kicks ass.

[@DaemonWulf7]

a lot of people want something unsustainable. you can't have someone screaming venom from the void forever... either the void runs out of venom or the venom kills them. i read something from Maynard once where he said something along the lines of "if i'm still making songs about how i hate the world in thirty years, i fucked up." Trent's brilliant, and if people walk away for the unforgivable sin of a couple songs that sound pop, they didn't understand to begin with. but to wish ill on someone so you can have something edgy to play loud in the drive-thru at Wendy's is pretty sick. i hope they find something healthy to make them happier.

[@SilverFlame819]

@@DaemonWulf7 Will Trent is married to the love of his life with 5 kids now, and still touring, so I think he's doing okay. :)

[@DaemonWulf7]

@@SilverFlame819 yeah, i know.. absolutely. i'm just saying the instinct to want ill for people for their own amusement kinda baffles me. i guess if you don't see him as a person, that makes it easier

[@SilverFlame819]

@@DaemonWulf7 I agree, I'd rather cherish the music I love that he once put out and never have another good album than to wish pain on him in the future. It's super twisted.

[@tikijoebartz7134]

I was never a Halsey fan, but this album is amazing.

[@MeliFry]

HALSEY I LOVE YOU THIS DESERVES EVERY RECOGNITION

[@Jojo-xv1bx]

💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sairaalissa180]

Been listening to this album religiously since it came out, now me and some friends are gonna cover Easier than Lying in our school concert🤧🥰

[@m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

What Trent says about believing in the singer absolutely makes sense to me. I love all the technicalities of music, but in the end, if I don't feel what the artist is communicating, even if they're a fabulous musician, then I can't vibe with it.

[@FataLenora]

This Halsey album has reopened my love for true music...real writing...real musicianship...no bs ...it's good 🎶

[@chloechartier2707]

this album is a masterpiece! three incredible artists thank you for sharing your art with us

[@triniteeistrying]

If she don’t get a Grammy for this…..I’m throwing hands

[@hectortrujillo4311]

Sadly, it didn’t 💔

[@point-xn4tu]

Three amazing people just inspired and moved me to the core. Scrambling to find the words to express, but it doesn't matter. They already said 'em. I'm so happy for this moment.

[@GypsyInThirteen]

I feel just the same! Inspiring✨

[@michaelrios3755]

MASTERPIECE OF AN ALBUM AND THE COLLABORATION IS EXACTLY WHAT 2021-2022, THE WORLD NEEDED AND DIDNT KNOW WE NEEDED. I CAN NOT STOP PLAYING THIS ALBUM FROM START TO FINISH, EVERYDAY, AT LEAST 5 FULL ALBUM LISTENS. I CAN NIT WAIT FOR THE TOUR. I WILL GO TO THIS SHOW. MY VOW.

[@felicia5049]

AHHHH i was just looking for new interviews for the album

[@jadehopev905]

You don’t know me, but when I spend time watching interviews to gain insight on the creative process of music, it means the music is compelling and profound. This is why I am drawn to music, especially concept albums which are difficult to compose, be critically acclaimed, and loved by the masses (not just fans of the artists). Great music can be played on repeat w/o growing tired, and it has nuance so you will discover something different when you listen. I remember hearing New Americana and my ears perked up, got goose bumps from her voice & vocal delivery. I liked her songs & features, but I didn’t buy her LP until this one. And I ran out on lunch break to buy the CD to support her art. Sorry for long post-just wanted to share my love for IICHLIWP. It’s a Grammy-worthy masterpiece, but we know how the industry works.

[@milkybae2578]

I'll always be able to listen to this album on repeat. I absolutely love IICHLIWP, despite it not being my usual type of music it's my favorite Halsey album

[@delaram8024]

This interview is what i've been waiting for...love all of them💜💚

[@zcraw4874]

Probably the biggest improvement I have heard from a pop artist in a decade.

[@YoMama9021]

I’d kill to be in halseys shoes, working with Trent AND Atticus!!? Hell yeah

[@Deypooksss]

this album is just a masterpiece I say she deserves a grammy, and I see some ppl in the comments hating on Halsey and for wut? she ain't do nun to yall but all I have to say about dat is "Haters gone hate Players gone play" RM, this album truly made me a super fan of Halsey.

[@bydivinegrace8]

Trent and Halsey are literally mirroring each others body language

[@fatiekhlasy2641]

GRAMMY NEEDS HALSEY THIS TIME

[@BLOVES]

Trent turned Halsey into a Pretty Hate Machine

[@xochitllee24]

That could literally never happen. Ever.

[@heatherfeathe2720]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@te9591]

Ugly Love Man?

[@micajohansson1138]

Nine Inch Nails should have Halsey on their new album when they decide to make a new one.

[@heatherfeathe2720]

Fuck yassss

[@rmya]

wow, got really emotional towards the end. lovely interview, great people, beautiful album. 💜

[@KAnansey]

I didn't know that she worked with NIN for this album. I really liked "I am not a woman....." and I am so looking forward to listening to the other songs!

[@morgankmiles]

I always felt the darkness in her pop albums .. it made me so happy when this one was released 🖤

[@kanakpathak9632]

she is beautiful

[@osamaelgamal1300]

Give the album a bloody grammy already

[@jocelynsloan7801]

This album was AMAZING. Her lyrics and their sound was 🤌🏻 *chefs kiss*

[@amandaweaver174]

halsey is just such an amazing person and such an inspiration to my life i remember when badlands came out i had just gone into middle school and i listened to that album like it was my religion and i have been a halsey fan since i thank ashley so much for creating music

[@linoylerer5346]

Halsey is just an incredible artist she's my favorite musician

[@J242]

This album was hands down, the best of 2021!!!

[@thewarriorx2726]

This album and movie is AMAZING! Great job guys!🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@drexulgeewrangle]

Well now I have to investigate this artist and album fully, because this interview was inspiring as hell

[@drewtheunspoken3988]

I bought this album day one and it's been in my daily Playlist since. I will buy any future work they do together without hearing it first.

[@harshinynadarajan742]

Halsey's records always resonates with me.

[@btreese7]

This is brilliant because she just expanded her potential audience to those who love NIN and Trent... I'll give it a listen for sure....

[@Weird_fest]

This album better get her a grammy. It is definitely the album of the year.

[@지민오빠-o4s]

Halsey💜💜💜💜

[@assistantassistant5516]

My favorite album in a long, long time. And I'm an old dude....

[@heatherfeathe2720]

This is an epic moment in HiStory for HerStory!

[@bbabymans]

I truly think that this is her best work and she really has an understanding of what she wanted with this album. She really believes in this work and it shows. If this album doesn't get a grammy I will honestly be very shocked.

[@SilverFlame819]

Fucking LOVE Trent. Trent and Halsey match-up is dreamy as shit!

[@Crystalcloudzz]

7:58 was hilarious 🤣 and Trent smiling 😁

[@EMdemo]

This album is fucking awesome. I listen to it on the regular, i hope others still do too!

[@pedrobarellaborges7546]

I never seen Trent smile in such a authentic way

[@jessica5497]

Just in that bowie interview.

[@c2e.7877]

@@jessica5497 Yes, that interview was so good.

[@pedrobarellaborges7546]

@@jessica5497 I don't think I'm aware of this interview. But who wouldn't smile side by side with Bowie xD And they shared a real special bond. R.I.P Bowie 😞

[@jessica5497]

Look at them 🥺

[@LuisOrtega-ln6kg]

I just got this album this past week and it is really good all the way thru and the video component on HBO Max is incredible.

[@brigetteburchell5510]

Its the album of the Century!!! 😭💜🤗👏

[@elongatedmuskrat6964]

halsey's fit>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@Cogamokx]

I grew up listening to NIN. Halsey has always been on my radar, she has a great personality, bad ass chick, etc. Literally because of Trent, I listened to this album, and I’m pleased. I still wish we had a new NIN/Trent album, but this is pretty cool anyway.

[@StottMikel]

Laying on the top of a pile on vinyl on my desk, my wife double-took and asked "Who the heck?" Reminds me of Boys for Pele.

[@releasethecracken]

Guess I need to give this album a listen didn’t even know it existed I was looking for Trent Reznor interviews.

[@franciscoorozco3649]

GIVE HALSEY HER GRAMMY.

[@fatiekhlasy2641]

her new album is the album of the year

[@itsworkinprogress]

A female mad-ass visionary artist collaborates with two geniouses who seem to be in a bit of a creative crisis, not always loving what they do and to be totally blown away by how outspoken and open she is. They are like the friends of your father who would say: "I cannot support this, young lady" but in the back of their minds think "Damn, I wish I would have the power to do so." Damn, you have. You had the courage to support this! And we are glad you did! The album is art AND it's really inspiring and fun to listen to.

[@JIM131_BTS]

Halsey💜💜💜💜🥰

[@poesie_paienne]

Honestly I have never been a fan of Halsey, but it seems like she's finding her true own identity and artistry. The last album is very promising, I'm looking forward to the rest !

[@johnsharkey2948]

HALSEY..Trent..Attris.. what a combo triangle...

[@ThePancakeJedi]

"Glorious eradication and death of ego". She's not wrong. Becoming a parent is becoming a better human. Only the ignorant would disagree.

[@SarahG1183]

I was really waiting for one of the three to say that this project was KISMET. They are all such word birds, I really thought that would come out.

[@muntahafathima5194]

Halsey💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@AlexGervacio33]

Trent abs Atticus are both really handsome 🖤

[@brunofernandes3298]

Is that Trent Reznor? The Man? The Mith? The Monster? 😱😱😱 I'm going to check this album. Halsey has a few interesting songs, like Graveyard and Nightmare. This may be a good album after all

[@rebellius_9190]

check it out when you have time and tell us what you think about it. I personally loved it.

[@ironiceilidh]

the way i love them with my entire being

[@lavaeater100]

I want Halsey on vocals for Year One.

[@aeromundos]

Awards don't matter really , if you get them fine (of course is a nice recognition to have). Is the music that matters , that connection between the artist/s and the listener. Like they said , it will appeal to some and to others not , that's life. Great album nontheless.

[@OpposingTheShadows]

I wonder if Nine inch nails regrets working with Halsey considering her recent remarks on nin “taking credit for her work .”

[@_PurpleDiys_]

Halsey 💜😍💜💜💜

[@brisebastiano4974]

Halsey is a God damn REVELATION!🙌 They've been amazing since day one, is only getting more and more authentic as they grow🖤

[@ariadnaligorria4582]

IICHLIWP it's one of the best records ever! I love it so much, theres so much passion and fury and love. Thank you for this masterpiece 💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@saravengeance]

Love her🥺💗💗

[@ryanvirgillo8220]

A bit off topic, but listen to The Velvet Underground's "Heroin", then immediately listen to NIN's "Mr. Self-Destruct"(original version), and you'll hear them fact that T. Reznor wrote that song as a homage, and maybe to tell Lou Reed he can relate. The watch the dockumentary from "Closure" the NIN VHS, on youtube of course. If you pay attention you'll see both Trent & Lou backstage having a conversation. Pretty cool. oh, and their was a dinosaur enemy in Super Mario World called a Reznor. Their is a heater manufacturing company named Reznor. Rumor has it Trent's family once owned it. It's not common name so who knows. Maybe.