Jack Antonoff on Playing Coachella, Producing Albums & Dealing with Men Like Kanye and Trump

[@lesanswau]

I love how random Jack is - I think he’s a musical genius & just so in touch with his own quirkiness - not afraid to be unashamedly himself.

[@LD-tn6ff]

What makes him “genius”? Specifically

[@kamimcnerney5963]

I love him. He’s smart in his chaos he’s perfect.

[@AnaGonzalez-qm9nu]

@@LD-tn6ffyou clearly aren’t familiar with his work.

[@bruj4j4]

ARIES

[@whatsmyinsta]

OMFG!!! I'M DEAD PLS 🙏🙏🙏

[@amberrr3206]

If you don’t completely understand what he’s saying… you were never gonna get it anyway. Absolutely love jack!!!

[@LD-tn6ff]

I understood it fine. He could still improve dramatically upon his verbal skills

[@vontewes]

You make no sense. “I don’t work with many men because they just say “I’m a mess!” And that’s it.” What kind of sense does that make? None😂 I love his work but that scenario doesn’t make any sense, so explain it to me!

[@vontewes]

@@bug073 What you said makes sense… what he said DOESNT😂 it doesn’t correlate with him making music with dudes lol

[@vontewes]

@@bug073 Also isn’t it ironic you and him say that as if his main artist TAYLOR SWIFT hasn’t been saying the same stuff in songs for like 15 years😂😂 obv she the one who ain’t change shi

[@junellmyers9425]

Jack is so incredibly socially awkward...and I love it. 😊

[@crystalkadletc1944]

I love how awkward he is. It's adorable

[@Ablank2011]

I think he’s just a genius ❤

[@just_swiftly_shake_it_off_1989]

@@crystalkadletc1944 it is freaking adorable omg

[@ephoeclothinginc.britishco6133]

I know, and yet he is the coolest dude on the planet. He is walking joy.

[@ericksaraiva1040]

This is one of my favorite interviews EVER. Imagine talking to Jack while drinking, I need that

[@giulia6344]

I didn’t even understand him sober 😭

[@ellenpederson-lewis8557]

Talking to Jack while drinking, would be amazing. I'd like to add Taylor in, too,!

[@Flyawayart]

I see why him and Taylor work so well together. Their intelligence is next level

[@vanlearrose]

Intelligence or ego

[@your_Death_1989]

@@vanlearrose intelligence they both are super smart

[@micheleraetz9346]

i was thinking this same thought before reading this . i have always loved the thought of sitting around with them what a trip that would be .

[@randomgrill784]

@@vanlearrose whats the point of this comment though?

[@sandrakaminsky]

Cause they both are neurodivergent

[@kimberlyahil]

I can totally see Taylor-and Jack hanging out.

[@TabethaAurochs]

Jack: "But You People see each other more- Kimmel: "You can't say 'you people,' that's offensive to comedians!" Jack: "You People..." 🤣🤣🤣

[@mladenzivanovic3910]

And this guy writes top hits on billboard hot 100 😅

[@Daijobustory]

Immediately, I thought getting Jack on a talk show is going to be hilarious

[@toyungu]

This dude is exactly how I pictured him in Fun. and I love it. Just a regular guy just happy to be here !!

[@maggiebgsu]

i’m losing my mind cus i just found out he’s from Fun.

[@nathelkaiyeepu8389]

Same that’s news to me!!

[@TheEmmeey]

I watched that whole interview and have absolutely no idea what on earth Jack was talking about 😂😂😂 but I still love him 😂

[@lizgloriamcdonough1306]

He is so dorky In a lovable way…. He has a brilliant mind…

[@narmadamariajoji6410]

STOP I LAUGHED SO MUCH THROUGH OUT THIS WHOLE INTERVIEW

[@mindyedwards3574]

Every person with ADHD just instantly related to Jack so personally. The awkwardness is real and well, endearing.

[@Sir6ALotB]

Finally..As a longtime Swiftie and ergo a knower of most things Antonoff, I'd observed that he has more things in common with Kimmel than Fallon. This video is exactly what I had in mind if he was ever on the show

[@munee17]

He’s a mumbling mess 🙄

[@AfterglowChlo]

Realll

[@Andrew_Franklin]

The failed "men be like" conversation is a real exercise is Gen X vs Millennial

[@semipenguin]

Jack Antonoff and Mark Ronson have written and produced some of my favorite music, for two of my favorite artists.

[@jewellllll]

Very likeable dude. I love the image of Jimmy with the huge grin resting his chin on his hand listening. Great interview. Offerman was fantastic as well of course. Three great examples of men.😊

[@NewMessage]

His name sounds like a dare.

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

Bahahaha

[@littlelou050]

😭

[@Neyshtradamus]

I don’t know who Anton is , but I certainly WILL NOT

[@kathleenmccarthy8418]

😂😂😂

[@skyes333]

😂

[@tinageorge600]

Jack repping TTPD jewelry ❤❤❤

[@PopQuizPH]

i love Jack so much. He's such a dork and can't wait to see Bleachers live in September

[@HygienistDentist]

He’s amazing live

[@savethezombies]

Yea. He reminds me of Eddie Deezen in Midnight Madness. His album is dope too. I'm still not tired of that Modern Girl song and I don't think I ever will be.

[@michennepeiris]

Jack Antonoff, you adorable human being!

[@gl1723]

Honestly...one of the best interviews! Loved every second! 💚

[@wynonasbigbrowndragon6121]

Loved his appearance on Sesame Street as Jack The Grouch

[@breezybumbles17]

His awkwardness is everything. ❤

[@Christine_GoBills]

I love his neurospicyness (I'm ND and I love him haha. Random musings)

[@allthingsying2336]

Jimmy just play therapist with Jack.. love it 😂❤

[@mccra9480]

It's great that someone in the spectrum is flourishing.

[@KUMQUAT-_-]

I can sense the awkwardness in the beginning

[@marksmovieroom]

0:20 from hand shake to sudden fist bump.

[@thedrizzle619]

I swear Jack gives off comedian vibes lol

[@mycosys]

I'm somewhat disturbed by how much i relate to this guy. Definitely could make some hilarious music together. Without making much eye contact XD

[@joshuagale2725]

This cat had me crying. Full tears.

[@shawnuel]

He had me confused. But he was funny.

[@yannick_gody]

which part? 😧🤐

[@HermitLady]

Genius producer 💞🤟🥳

[@ANuStart8]

His coachella sets were insane.

[@ellenfaulkner7616]

His band was extremely successful

[@kellydawson2988]

3:00 Jack subtly flipping JK the bird. Love him!

[@charlesschaefer7354]

What a great idea Diaper Don Baby let's get it going!

[@savethezombies]

There's a big thanksgiving parade style balloon like that. It was super popular in 2017.

[@violabeth]

It’s like watching Jack write lyrics live on Jimmy Kimmel.

[@sunflower8075]

Jack please continue to work with the 1975! I loved your collaboration with them.

[@NYandAZ]

Jack is so precious and hilarious. I can see why Taylor loves him. They have the same sense of humor and it’s the best.

[@mariahb9935]

he’s literally so wonderful and funny

[@hellojilly]

Bleachers is so underrated.

[@withershin]

4:40 - I totally follow Jack's logic here. It's a very good pop-music observation.

[@jtd1349]

His brain is constantly turning and you can hear it in his speech. No wonder him and Taylor get along. She knows words, he knows energy and has a brain that would rival Hans Del Brooke

[@yvonnerolley9676]

He is so correct that men reach about 50 and cry about everything and so often narcissistic

[@Throttlemouth001]

That was deep! More of this!

[@ДарьяРудакова-к5и]

Gorgeous! Gosh, thank you didn’t cut it out

[@denagetz9894]

He has an amazing mind!! That was awesome 👏

[@heythatwasawkward]

Not recognizing oneself could be a symptom of Autism. I also see that he struggles with eye contact by often looking away from the audience and Kimmel. Autism is more common than people want to believe. It's a neurotype that can be present with or without intellectual disability.

[@KP-zd3hc]

I struggle with eye contact. But that’s because I grew up in Japan where no one meet each other in the eye even when talking to each other. Has nothing to do with Autism.

[@michaelstewart7265]

I disagree with this post.

[@heythatwasawkward]

@@KP-zd3hc that’s fine, it’s only one symptom of autism. A collection of symptoms constitutes a diagnosis. If you don’t do eye contact for cultural reasons then obviously it’s not autism but cultural differences

[@heythatwasawkward]

@@michaelstewart7265 care to elaborate?

[@marlyMe]

I think you nailed it. I worked with a guy who was like this, no eye contact, dry sense of humor and very seldom interacted with people he didn't know well

[@sallydavidson4471]

He & Taylor Swift are legendary writing partners! Thanks Jack!!

[@lauriemullay2960]

He is sooooo low key funny! I like trolling too!

[@margaretmacinnes1519]

This guy is interesting! I remember him from the pop techno NYC music scene in the late 90s-00s!!

[@CareBareTwinkell]

See this is the mind of a genius folks.

[@SwiftieRusher200]

Taylor after seeing this: "Jack... Never mention Kanye again"

[@klu5301]

His performance with Lana Del Rey at Coachella was incredible!!

[@taufiqdev]

Do you have link?

[@fullchicken4492]

I love jack antoff!

[@dabeage]

I bet you do....why not, it's fun.

[@Samael1302]

I love him so much

[@susanblackley7065]

Jack is so right. Love the diaper metaphor.

[@imarti1]

Love Jack Antonoff!

[@sainaina]

me in any social situation

[@nelsonlugo45]

Genius (Genio for Guillermo)

[@robertgowdey]

He looks like Buster from Arrested Development

[@michelleeriksen6816]

I was waiting for it to get less awkward....😂

[@mileyni]

He is an absolute treasure ❤

[@christinab4115]

Dying that he’s wearing the same outfit as his album cover 😂

[@MrMarquiseH]

this reminds me of that one interview with sarah palin

[@ItzBwo]

Can’t wait for my run of Bleachers shows in Philly, Jersey and finally MSG this summer!

[@Sunshy82]

This guy is so awkward… I love it! 😂

[@KtotheL]

i need to find out which dispensary this guy uses ?

[@karina-kw4dp]

I love this guy!!!

[@latteslettersandlife]

Gotta love Jack

[@jestcoffeecommons]

Very Yep!!

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Shug fisher talk about Roy rogers

[@taylor96]

okay hes just precious

[@steffenkarl7967]

Yess yess yess you guys are nice😊❤😊❤😊❤

[@dfc1247]

I'm so here for this! I'm going to start telling people that your diaper needs to be changed.

[@maia6038]

i love him

[@swaggyleemiller00]

Stop i love him😭

[@ItsJennuh1]

Jimmy went for the handshake and Jack fist bumped it… does he not like germs 😂

[@fromtheinvisibledeskofmiked]

🔥 in 2024! So refreshing just discovered to indy band go fuckin biggg

[@AdventuresofTCI]

I see why he and TS get along so well.

[@Dan-Simms]

Please start talking about Diaper Don until it becomes a thing!

[@kimberlyahil]

Love Jack

[@bamagal7681]

I be love Jack! ❤

[@jacobcutrer]

I for some reason don’t understand what he’s talking about when he’s mentioning why he prefers to work with women artists.

[@shamus12]

Me too. Not a clue. But was amused.

[@TabethaAurochs]

I listened to that a few times. At the risk of oversimplification: Jack finds the men he's worked with in the music industry are prone to getting stuck in a self-reinforcing environment wherein they and their people/teams praise their expressions of emotional vulnerability to such an extreme, they've become hypersensitive to their own sensitivities (Kanye is a great example). They're all saying it's okay to just be sitting in one's own sh*t, as a person but particularly as a musical artist. That's not conducive to creativity or growth. Jack, as a person, a man, but particularly as a producer, sees his first responsibility to these guys as entirely pragmatic: in order to for them to create new music, he's gotta get them unstuck, "get them out of that dirty diaper," pull them out of the sh*t they're stuck in-but the very nature of this particular brand of sh*t, Their Own™️, makes this very common function of being a producer extraordinarily difficult even for someone who's as good at it as Jack is. They're so accustomed to it, they don't see it as being stuck, it's not something they see as a problem. Trying to convince someone they're stuck in a self-reinforcing loop of hypersensitivity as a practical action necessary for their growth as an artist will almost always be met with resistance, seen as a personal assault. And that makes people get defensive. Repeat. The "Dad" comparison is likening the artist's inner circle to a stereotypical Boomer/Greatest Gen Dad, collectively sweeping problems under rugs and ignoring the herd of elephants thundering through the proverbial room: Avoid dealing with stuff for long enough, you stop seeing how much harm it's doing. Edit: OMFG this is so long 😂 What is wrong with me? I cannot believe I just spent so long trying to first, understand that, and then to put it into words 🤣🤣 The point? A late night talk show is the least conducive format for the expression of complex, highly nuanced ideas based on personal experience! 👍

[@slayrider8613]

Yet no women in his band

[@anuragbamne2991]

I was going to ask in the comments if somebody could explain what he was trying to say

[@TabethaAurochs]

@@slayrider8613 It's not ALL men... Then again, his whole thing was about how men in the music biz are blind to how distorted and myopic their perception is, especially their self-perception 😂

[@SunnyHewitt]

Jack is a literal genius. Jimmy didn’t seem in to this interview which is such a bummer.

[@lunarleezer96]

i didnt know jack was so awkward and random lol "oneofus oneofus"

[@SanFernandoValleyRose]

He is dorky but I feel sorry for him. I think he might suffer from ADD. However, I did read he has suffered from depression, anxiety, and OCD. He also reminds me of a younger version of Woody Allen. I am over 77 and I still suffer from depression and anxiety.

[@Willmorrison99]

He's such a dweeb for a rockstar. I love it.

[@peachxblue]

Love his bleachers music and everyone he produces so much!!

[@jenniferoden9343]

Awesome interview ❤

[@mandyinseattle]

He did a spectacular job on tortured poets department.

[@chloeloveday]

lmfao live laugh love jack

[@1989TaylorsVersiom]

Like if you LOVE Jack. I have tunnel under ocean Blvd and midnights on vinyl. Jack is amazing at what he does. We love you Jack, we love you being you!!!!!💙💙💙💙💙

[@lucyladish1313]

Watching it all on UTUBE 😂❤ I feel like I could telepathically speak to Jack

[@AlexAnder-ut9es]

yay Bleachers, yay Jack...so Jack, what about tortured poets? He actually was a really great guest. The cover of his album looks like he was saying, Hi, I'm the problem it's me which as it was his song...makes sense

[@WhiskeyDemon18]

WE LOVE YOU JACK!!

[@daniellecroce7]

I LOVE JACK!

[@mariaeduardasantos8799]

i don't know,,,,, but i always feels that this guy is playing some kind of "shy awkward dude" archetype

[@starelle.7]

i love bleachers i love jack

[@alexhanna3921]

Paul Simon reincarnated……..must be a New York thing

[@dakeli]

Incomprehensible