Jack Antonoff Talks Cruel Summer and Taylor Swift; Writes Impromptu Song with Jimmy (Extended)

Jack Antonoff talks about producing three of the year's top albums, gushes over his wedding with Margaret Qualley and writes an impromptu song titled "Mexico City" with Jimmy.
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Jack Antonoff Talks Cruel Summer and Taylor Swift; Writes Impromptu Song with Jimmy (Extended)
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[@Rachel.DawnAmber]

I can totally see why Jack & Taylor are the best of friends man

[@lalolapolo]

they match energies

[@googoogaga490]

@@geevee3411Nerds that perform in front of thousands of people. yes.

[@Rachel.DawnAmber]

@@geevee3411 nah they're both creative spirits who are wierd in their own best ways ✨ and they kinda complement each other in certain ways too, Taylor being an extrovert

[@EtreBritta93]

There both kinda geeky and nerdy in the best way 😂❤

[@whitepouch0904]

Autism vibe

[@UltraBeastBoyz]

I was in the audience for this interview and Jack had cursed a few times and also mentioned a few times that a lot of stuff from his interview would get cut and he was right lol, was a great night and performance by the Bleachers tho !

[@Rachel.DawnAmber]

Was there anything interesting he said that didn't make the cut? Thanks!

[@LaughingAgain-jh6rq]

Does she take her lipstick off before she outs the pickle in her mouth? 😊

[@Rachel.DawnAmber]

@@LaughingAgain-jh6rq hm what's this referencing?

[@juliuslacsonx]

how to be there please, it's my dream.

[@kazimhyders]

I was in the audience too and I got second hand embarrassed about what he said about Seth Meyers lmao

[@hsl2929]

“It was the first time I was just sort of frozen and it felt like 30 years of cynicism was exiting my body. And it was beautiful and it was every cliche and I kind of melted and broke in a very sweet way.” THEY HAVE TO MAKE THIS A SONG 😳

[@americanmouthh]

'Cause, baby, if your love is in trouble Baby, if your love is in trouble Baby, if your love is in trouble When you know, you know When you know, you know It kinda makes me laugh, runnin' down that path When you're good, it's gold 'Cause when you know, you know

[@MS-bs8dd]

If my ex had been able to say this! I love this. Some skeptics will take their heart to the grave

[@missourimomofthree]

his ADHD is showing. it is what gives him that creative energy.

[@pierreiskanderofficial]

Jack Antonoff is the mastermind behind most of our favourite pop songs! I'm glad to see him getting the attention he deserves!

[@penguinswithwifi]

He is so different than most celebs. Extremely authentic.

[@tmelinoe]

I read that as "autistic" lmao 😭

[@hbmento8102]

I like how Jack used his authenticity to counter Jimmy's professionalism and inauthenticity

[@D3V_Official]

@@tmelinoe lmao me too 😭

[@lessonsfromamillennial757]

I read that as "acoustic"@@tmelinoe

[@tmelinoe]

@@lessonsfromamillennial757 somehow still kinda works lol

[@herauthenticself7749]

Jack antonoff is ,and will always be a legend.

[@Bernicemarie]

I’m glad cruel summer is no. 1 at the moment. For me, I fell in love with this song instantly when Lover initially came out in 2019 ❤

[@vamanosninja4143]

Hadn't heard it until now! Love it!

[@AstraeaAntiope]

It was so obviously, blindingly the best song on the album. What were the execs thinking? Lover would have a totally different legacy if they had rolled the right singles.

[@Bernicemarie]

@@AstraeaAntiope agreed!

[@trina_ph]

same here!!

[@KittyNoir-tq4jb]

The way I know when Jack produces something. This man loves his synths.

[@swiftie_]

Jimmy asked how was the wedding and Jack was like "Tons of mean swifties ruined it but I have to stay cool and say it was great"

[@jaypeacock9830]

4 minutes into this interview and not only have I seen such an inspiration for awkward people (and possibly autistic mfs like myself) but also, such a cool guy with a blasé external approach to extraneous social situations. I of course know Jacks work as an avid TS fan but have only just truly witnessed his personality and I can quite confidently say I love this man and I would like to be his friend 🖖

[@livcochrane8932]

Yup. AUDHD here. Jack is one of us for sure!

[@tanyaelle696]

He's coked out, let's be real..

[@TheSpiralLab]

I was totally getting autistic vibes as well! Love love love him.

[@royalchord]

good to see one of us out there unmasked!

[@faithlove5603]

jack struggling to get in the chair at the beginning will never not be funny

[@nataliatc1]

that's me at the movie theatre

[@UnderstandingDarkness]

11:10 Him leading the drummer and the drummer hitting it spot on was more amazing than anyone is considering. He’s all “…and Ringo goes 🥁 🥁 “ and the drummer picked it up, no beat skipped. 💞🤟💞🥳 Edit: this is the first interview I’ve rewatched since Justin Timberlake. 🤩🥳

[@techscopereviews]

That’s our guy quest love, he’s a phenomenal drummer

[@NomahLovesYah]

Great and very true observation! Both he and QL are brilliant

[@cindym7508]

That was bad ass

[@Neil_555]

He's clearly not a quick interview on network TV kinda guy. He's a sit down chilled and dissect the craft with Sam Jones kinda guy.

[@Cucumberstopickles]

I love Jack, even present in an interview, you can see the gears turning behind his eyes. I feel like he had at least 3 song ideas while having this conversation 😂

[@esruez]

If you already know Jack Antonoff way back when he was still a band member of fun. with Nate Ruess then you know how incredibly proud we are of him. He has come a long waaay. Congrats Jack on your success and more hits to come 🎉

[@ChelseaJeanBentley]

yeesssssss this!

[@ToufiqueAli]

when he talked about marriage... that was the sweetest thing :)

[@lenadlk7411]

I understand why Taylor loves him, he’s funny cool and awkward but in a cute way.. But most importantly really really talented!!

[@Starbuxlvr1313]

Just like Taylor! Her silliness is so endearing ❤

[@westvalley411]

There's no substitute for smart!!!

[@zacuzzi]

If Taylor were there I bet she, Jack and Jimmy would all be composing song lyrics and melodies for this 'Mexico City' song! that'd be so wholesome hahah 🤩

[@asparaguswine9192]

I've met Jack twice, and he's such an insanely cool dude. I'm a huge fan of steel train and fun. It's so awesome to watch his career and see what he puts out next.

[@miroslavassiniavskis7725]

It's amazing to feel Jack's energy throughout an interview! I totally get why people want to work with him and why society rewards such products on and on with many artists. Maybe there is not too much need to go with what others want in such level? Like doing it for yourself and then see what will distribute itself in today's content creation era? Also I love Taylor Swift!

[@marilynantilla7968]

Certainly, Taylor does not need him or anybody really. She can write & produce her art by herself. She just like to work with her friends.

[@khplaylistyt9729]

​@@marilynantilla7968it won't be as good

[@liammatthee5381]

You can tell Jack is a genius with the color of the door metaphor.

[@klu5301]

I can’t thank him enough for creating Ocean Blvd with Lana! It’s such a great album!!

[@C23_L]

I don’t even watch the Grammy’s, but I have a feeling Ocean Blvd will get nominated for plenty of Grammy’s. I just hope it wins album of the year 😫

[@JamesKovacic]

I predict a nomination and hopefully win for either A&W or Let The Light In

[@hifromthestudio]

jack: totally disregarding jimmy’s opening comments and goes straight to CHEESESTEAK

[@chloemarie7597]

This is so funny because I've finally found someone that talks like I do... He's all over the place and has a hard time getting to the main point of things.. NO ONE ELSE SPEAKS LIKE THAT??? I'm so happy omg

[@Serenity99]

If you haven't looked into an ADHD diagnosis yet, you should my friend 😅 Lots of neurodivergent peoplw talk like this!

[@khplaylistyt9729]

A whole world out there

[@kiman6]

Jack is such a musical genius. Bleachers is my absolute favorite band and every song he works on with other artists are magic. My favorite Taylor Swift songs are all co-written/produced by Jack and BFIAFL is the best 1975 album to date!

[@SissouLoveVideo]

"Can't we just do away with the no cursing on TV ?" ahah I love him

[@GenevieveMathews-bu4ve]

I love Jack so much because he's just so real and kind of awkward but he's also super cool and interesting.

[@bobiroark8800]

He is so fricken cool, he's awsome😊

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

His collab with lana del Rey are so incredible, especially " A,and W'!!

[@_aly_cat]

Jack is so damn talented. LOVE HIM! 🔥

[@ChrisCupcake3]

Love Cruel Summer. It was always my fav song from Taylor's Lover album. So glad it's getting the time it deserves

[@EternalSilence4ever]

It's such a deceptively ADDICTIVE song.

[@Justhiba22]

Crule summer is wellrated song it really deserve all this seccess ❤🎉

[@Espi1502]

Jack is such a beautiful bean, he doesn't deserve any of the hate he received🥺💙✨

[@rissaannster]

Who else is waiting for “Mexico City” as a single? 🤣

[@sof8628]

I love him sm he's so talented

[@pamelatimmins1055]

I love that Jack and Taylor create amazing, beautiful music together. Cruel Summer is amazing, I am so glad it is finally getting it's due by being the number one song two weeks in a row with more to come. I hope Taylor wins all 20 BBMAS she is nominated for although she won't be there, they can send them to her. Jack is a great interviewee. If you let him just talk, Jimmy.

[@WinkyDink]

Jack Antonoff is so freakin brilliant. I didn't even realize he produced Being Funny in a Foreign Language. I remember the first time I heard Part of the Band, I thought it really reminded me of the sound of the second Bleachers album. Now it all makes sense!

[@reallifehannonce5328]

I’m a 26 year old “kid” who had Cruel Summer on repeat 😂😂

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

I lovd jack's music The Bleachers are awesome he is such amazing producer, and musician.

[@mutationally]

"it's dumb enough that it could catch." he got so real 😂😂

[@mapmappampam8758]

I love the chaotic vibes from both of them😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@kerry378]

It's definitely chaotic- can't follow his word salad speech at all 😮...gobblygook. He can't answer a normal question.

[@bobiroark8800]

My brain is working all the time, I get his vibe, love it 😅

[@lisabartels9711]

🎵 " How are things in Mexico City" 🎵 is already going through my head. 🤣

[@vokasimid5330]

He's my favourite introvert

[@Lan13_]

Now that we don't talk is a masterpiece ! I don't know how a song will go from here.

[@KileyOhl]

Jack is the ACTUAL GOAT!! Period.😂❤

[@DrizzttheLoneDrow]

I loved this interview, thanks, Jimmy, Jack, and The Roots.

[@jessicab2409]

Love him! Thanks for the work on BFIAFL as well!❤

[@lashendawest7509]

We love jack antonoff

[@Mmcay]

Every time my family and I listen to getaway car (and more) he’s done with TS, we geek out at the parts that have his signature…it hit ya like a shotgun shot in the dark!!! 😍 radio city was the greatest night, greatest show…check it out the live album dropped this summer.

[@Krissy_K888]

I love what he said about the music industry is just whatever people like. When I was a kid, people would make fun of you if you had a particular favourite, or if you didn't, and you had to hide it. Now, even if a random idiot makes fun of you, it just doesn't matter, you can find your own communities where you are accepted and they are just making fools out of themselves. 💚

[@cranberrycanvas]

Yeah it would be nice if it were true but nowadays the music industry tells you what you like. Most upcoming musicians are industry plants designed to fit the preferences you think are your own but really have been instilled in you for the last ten years tirelessly in every piece of media you consume. It’s not about what people like it’s about what they’ve been told to like. lol you really thing artists are more original now than they were back then? That’s just an insane assertion

[@peachxblue]

I love him so much,, I saw him in concert once it was so amazing

[@fesoy1174]

This interview while 1989 tv produced by him comes out is perfect timing (I fell in love with the album even more)

[@Justhiba22]

I wish he’s gonna keep working with taylor they’re great togather and they give us amazing music ❤

[@nupurmishra346]

Im probably gonna get a lot of hate for this but i really want taylor to work with other producers other than jack. Jack is amazing and im grateful for what he has given to us but a lot of stuffs seem so repetitive. Like 1989 vault tracks sound like they belong to midnights and all of them kinda sound similar. I want her to try something different for ts11

[@cassablanco]

​@@nupurmishra346Yes, I can feel the Jack Antonoff-production STIMULATION from Midnights and the 1989 vault tracks already. Producers like Shelback and Max Martin should come back.

[@laramorrison5973]

​@@cassablancothey didn't come back for a reason on red or 1989. I assume they don't want to work with her or she doesn't want to work with them. That's not jack's fault. Also 1989 TV was recorded before midnights, it probably inspired midnight's as it's the closest album sonically

[@nilay_nur]

​​@@nupurmishra346Looking at Jacks work with other artists, he seems very versatile. So his songs with Taylor sounding similar is Taylor's wish. She wants the songs to sound like that, you can't blame Jack for it.

[@jenzar]

I hope she works with Imogen Heap again

[@jomontanee]

This is the funniest interview ever!!!😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤ LOVE IT.

[@remi6408]

Write Mexico City! I need to hear the rest of the story!!!

[@KP-zd3hc]

No wonder why T.Swift’s music from 2012~ are so vibrant… he has an amazing personality!!

[@paolaaguilargarza1038]

Mexico City ♥️🇲🇽

[@anaf9001]

just 12 minutes of jack doing bits

[@Tatopotatoo]

I have no idea what he said in the first bit but what a cool man, and such great insights.

[@KarenDelage]

Love this dude, so much talent and humility

[@kimmiewells3945]

What a cool guy- naturally brilliant 🙌🏻🤩

[@sugrrkisses]

Patiently waiting on Mexico Citay!

[@jhoavall]

I need that song now

[@Starbuxlvr1313]

Such a good dude! ❤

[@ellenfero2963]

this man is so talented and such a legend

[@tskolits]

Great interview!

[@rondeno2191]

❤❤ I'm obsessed mad crazy love it. 😂😂😂😊

[@tylerhackner9731]

Jack is an icon

[@mircat530]

I was pleasantly surprised by how hilarious and ridiculous this entire interview is 😂

[@anniemayfield4589]

This whole interview was chaos

[@thtrue.3933]

Now I actually want it to be turned into a real song

[@joshuamiranda1825]

Jack talking about pushing bits is amazing. I met him when fun. opened for Paramore in 2009 and I asked him to sign my ticket. He did and all he said was “this ticket looks fake”. Such a genuinely funny person.

[@izzy_lee]

what a national treasure ❤🎉

[@nmark125]

This man is a genius. I love everything is gets his hands on.

[@bm5799]

i think youve confused genius with fugly nerd.

[@15iannava]

Getaway Car next! Make Getaway Car number 1 too!

[@MaggieRidgelesetoiles6]

GENIUS ❤

[@jedibookmasterivy]

Jack is so precious 🩵 totally brilliant!!! I agree cussing on tv needs to happen 😅

[@Swiftsarcherr]

JACK I LOVE YOU

[@skylight_gameuse]

"i see an album like a house with a front door" i see some reference in here

[@threeinitiates8260]

Jack is a powerhouse, i found him via Bleachers and had no idea of the extent of his talent

[@daniellejerez2274]

we love you uncle jack

[@clarics6804]

Waiting for the official Mexico City song to use it with my lovely images on a reel!

[@zoe_claire_m]

This interview was so chaotic and confusing lol. For someone who writes/co-writes amazing songs, he is terrible at articulating himself in interviews 😂 Although Jimmy wasn’t helping at all 😂

[@Kellendras1]

No way. He's awesome.

[@jenniferwitherill4854]

He’s quirky, incredibly gifted, and fully artistic. It’s not unusual for that to come through during an interview. It’s why he could never be called average.

[@erinbsvids]

this was so chaotic in the best possible way, cackling and trying not to wake up my mom

[@adi._.]

Cruel Summer is the song that would save me from vecna.

[@AwesomeVidzChannel]

Cruel summer became popular because its the first full song on the Eras Tour and Taylor requires people to sing the bridge with her, so everyone started buying the song to learn the lyrics. it's not a coincidence.

[@marialegorreta4692]

In love with the song of my mexico city lol

[@saraxvc4]

i love this man

[@reghaneasterly7061]

He is really funny and really smart. I finally understand.

[@StephGarcia1]

I love this man so much it hurts

[@LuisRivera-pe2dv]

That song is too good one of the best ever made - cruel summer

[@alexgarcia4962]

Mexico City present 🇲🇽

[@gemmaskate]

The way I would listen to that song daily

[@maryannhussey9867]

i love that he just wrote a hit song

[@daixyray]

I love him hahaaha He is so funniest and super talented

[@ambersharpe]

This is so chaotic and disorganized but I love it!

[@TheRealThomasPaine1776]

"Sure, I guess I won producer of the year a couple years in a row, plus a bunch of Grammys with Taylor, and its true I have a new hit band, and I'm doing a lot of stuff, but in reality, a whole shelf full of awards means nothing, I mean, I married this amazing girl and nothing else matters any more. Really, marrying Margeret was and will always be, the greatest achievement of my life" I felt right away that they were going to be a good couple, I'm so happy for them! Stuff like this just confirms it!

[@twitch_tv_pat]

Jack is a musical genius , when is the mexico city song coming out

[@DanielleA2023]

Real talk from Jack❤❤ best KZbin Video Nominee for 2023 p.s. the LP GIOBBI remix of Cruel summer is beautiful