Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker: ‘Tickets to My Downfall’ and Working With Halsey | Apple Music

Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker connect with Zane Lowe to talk through MGK’s album ‘Tickets to My Downfall’ and the creative process behind the project. Machine Gun Kelly talks about his mental health, writing “Play This When I’m Gone” for his daughter, falling in love, and working with Halsey on “Forget Me Too.” Listen to Machine Gun Kelly on Apple Music: apple.co/-MGK
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[@sarahdaniel9912]

I like how the interviewer is genuinely interested and excited to hear their side. The chemistry in this was fire

[@BobbyTMF]

Yeah zanes always been a good interviewer. You can tell he’s passionate.

[@airporteffect]

Haha, every interview that Zane conducts feels like a therapy session. Dude is fantastic.

[@immattbailey]

Zane is so good, his interview with Sheeran in 2017 changed my life , just 2 guys on a couch talking like theres no cameras there

[@eviecobalt2098]

except he didnt know colson, kels, MGK, col.... has never been or will ever be kelly.

[@eviecobalt2098]

gunner, young gun, young gunner, gun, never EVER kelly.

[@ree4mgk]

this album has been on repeat, it's a masterpiece

[@onii6950]

Indian gang

[@stanleygluegunkelly793]

Om Mahadik lebrb

[@bison301]

Music taste is wifey material

[@Deadhaha]

@@bison301 what?

[@bison301]

Jijo Daniel excuse me? Was I talking to you

[@timkruse9912]

MGK was right when he said tickets helped gave him peace, and that travis was the ultimate mentor

[@thelastshinigami96]

Colson baker aka Kells

[@alanparana6899]

How do you know that though?

[@ashleybrantley17]

“I didn’t know what I meant until you just said that.” I really truly love when artists have moments like that in interviews.

[@lanacharlotte2010]

Zane is hands down my favourite interviewer by far. I have a lot of people I genuinely enjoy their interviews but Zane is the best by a landslide because you can tell he is genuinely interested in everything they say. Absolutely love him!

[@tsivils1987]

For real. And He handles his interviews is almost more like therapy than an interview just for the sake of an interview. Like look at his Hayley Williams interview. No one else could handle that conversation the way he did. In other interviews the artist will say something like "yeah there was a moment where I almost ended it" And they'll just be like "oh well glad u didn't" But Zane asks the deep questions in response. The reason they didn't, the reason they almost did, the details of the moment etc. Really respect him for always being invested in the music and in the artist as a person

[@lol-um3gm]

Mine was that Australian guy, this dude is a close second tho

[@bea7910]

This album made me cry and even this interview. I don’t struggle with drugs or anything like that, but it’s a pain that I deeply connect to. Maybe it’s the loneliness or feelings of abandonment...it’s just a general sadness that’s hard to explain.

[@rachels1018]

God bless Travis for being such a wonderful human being! Such a wonderful mentor and inspiration to Kells. This album is much more than just awesome music!

[@bea7910]

One of the best interviews with MGK about the album that dug into the process of making TTMD. Loved hearing Travis Barker’s perspective.

[@Aless1980]

Excellent interview. This guy is a consummate professional.

[@xxLOSERxBABYxx]

I love the relationship between kells and Travis we get to see here. I’m so touched

[@k9midas1]

Zane Lowe with one of the BEST interviews ever. 10/10 questioning that elicited deep answers and insight into MGK and Travis’s work. EXCELLENT work.

[@InYourDreamsBro]

This album was perfect and has so much heart and soul put into it.

[@timkruse9912]

Album is perfectly balanced, happy, hyped songs to dark undertones in life. no wonder it has great reviews

[@catcherray3610]

Mgk is a legend.

[@sophiemoore8553]

we know this

[@baylorlandry905]

This album is FIRE

[@lindsaywatson4606]

I cry every time I hear that song. My dad died in 2008 and I miss him every day. That song helps me because I still grieve everyday

[@euanfitzhugh2023]

This is the best interviewer I’ve ever seen becuase he doesn’t make it feel like an interview. It feels like an open conversation with great chemistry

[@dmartini429]

I understand "Play this when I'm gone' is a letter to his beautiful daughter but means so much to me. I just lost my best friend and every part of me is her and I will miss her forever...it's my her song ❤ I just turned 55 but her mother sent me a happy 29th birthday, lol, it was perfect.

[@44nk96]

‘Play me when I’m gone’ hit me deep.

[@ThatsEndL3SS]

It’s sad what he said about labels not in a rush for a mgk album. I mean it’s good at the same time cause he didn’t have to rush it & that’s why it’s such a perfect album in my opinion. His other albums are fire too🤙🏽

[@ThatsEndL3SS]

Karen Richards yup I agree

[@ThatsEndL3SS]

Karen Richards like his label or just any label in general wasn’t in a rush to make a mgk album. It probably didn’t bother him because it happened so much times to him & he laughs about so it just shows he’s humble about all of it.

[@FellerCleetus]

@Karen Richards I was thinking maybe it wasnt a rush because Hotel Diablo wasn't even out for a year when they were working on Tickets and he usually has 2-3 years in between albums. But now that this album went #1 Im sure theyll push him to get more music out

[@FellerCleetus]

@Karen Richards Well yeah i guess if you count Binge too. I usually dont count that cause its technically an EP lol

[@FellerCleetus]

Karen Richards yeah for sure. He’s always grinding for the fans and that’s why we love him 😂

[@Xmao002]

Saw him live last week sold out in St. Louis. The tickets songs were FIRE live. MGK is a genius and so is Travis Barker..

[@erinb4596]

Zane is such an amazing interviewer and is able to read between the lines to really capture what the artist is trying to say- you can tell mgk really respects his interpretation and notes on the album.

[@arawello6]

I think this will be the album/time where kells realizes that the drugs are actually holding him back musically and in his personal life. Hoping he gets clean soon

[@johnathanstrong3490]

I've thought the same thing about mgk for a long time,we all love a "buzz" but qoute, Macklemore. It's not conducive to being creative.

[@johnathanstrong3490]

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[@deborahjean8026]

OMG this was awesome to watch. I am so glad Colson has Travis as a mentor in his life ❤️

[@1696checkyoursix]

So great when the interviewer takes the time to do their research and shows empathy and is invested. Great interview!

[@Superstariso]

Critics don't get it sometimes. All they want to do is give a score. This is someone who gets it! Bravo Zane!

[@kylenguyen8904]

UGH this interview was SO good, very real, you could tell the interviewer really cared and was very smart, and it would’ve been so great but he KEPT saying Kelly 😭😭😭😂

[@alisexton271]

Travis has the most soothing voice!!

[@anticon1575]

Love the album bruh ❤❤ he's finally getting recognition . EST19XX forever ❤❤

[@Phasefellatv]

Wow this is so dope. I’d like mgk to stay around so I’m glad he got with Travis . This album is such a classic

[@dmartini429]

I'm so glad MGK changed his lifestyle, I really need him to stay in our world.

[@isy9946]

this interviewer is the best one I've ever seen

[@manonYm1]

Everytime the song starts (play this when...) I have to cry and I dont even know why, somehow its hitting me hard every single time.

[@shannondrennan6123]

Love this interview. He lets them speak without interruption.

[@terryexpose]

I am so happy that Travis and Colson are buddies 🙏 Travis is such an genuine and kind soul and he is such big inspiration 🙏❤️ it's amazing. I think they created such an amazing album.

[@BelleTolles]

What a great interview. Both of these guys so real and fascinating. And Zane always asking questions that aren't just standard fare.

[@braydencrawley5976]

just wanna say that song was the first mgk song that made me cry. trav u r a real G lmao. fr man killed it

[@LinhNguyen-oc4sm]

Just an absolutely perfect interview, loved and was invested in every second and question

[@hazrdrosenyc9385]

Kells & Travis killed this movie 🎥 been listening on repeat!! Yous are so beneficial to each other. What a great friendship. I’m so happy yous both have strong, nurturing and loving woman.

[@berthacheese8924]

I cry everytime i hear 'play this when i'm gone".

[@saywhatnah5328]

Much respect to the both of them for sharing this interview and process behind the scenes.

[@TheOriginalQueenKay]

So happy that they have this relationship both for the music and the supportive friendship ❤️

[@lunarvityy]

i think a lot of people can relate to this album. it hits personal

[@sharksbitestuff4240]

Very much so

[@djrob5729]

Perfect interview and crazy album it's exactly what i needed right now

[@williamgibson5191]

Zane is gen x and millennials go to guy for music interviews. It’s not just the interview-he forges relationships that last decades. He is great at what he does getting the background/music process, plus the personal place they were at when they made the album. Amazing album-first one since stadium Arcadium I was invested In

[@JohnADuerk]

Travis Barker = one of the best drummers of all time. And GBH!

[@jchap087]

This guy interviewing is amazing

[@TheDonConn]

zane lowe, he does a lot of interviews for apple music

[@patrickpellegrino]

Love @ 3:10 where you get to see the excitement come out of an artist like MGK when creating music, not often those kind of moments occur

[@juliahealthcoach]

It’s so pleasant to watch interviews as professional as this one 👏🏼

[@aja8005]

I'm going to purchase this album! Much respect, love and appreciation for this conversation/interview.

[@stephaniecoker1643]

this was a great interview. i almost feel guilty, like i am listening in on a personal conversation. well done to all involved 😊🤍

[@sianyuk149]

What an amazing interviewer. 👏🏼

[@delaneyclark5855]

This dude is the best interviewer

[@hassanthecloser]

Love this album. Absolute masterpiece!

[@pamelaaustin2698]

Love this interview!

[@MrAnderson234]

Love this interview. Well done, good sir

[@EmilysCrimeCorner]

Mgk: Kurt Cobain meets Tom petty yes

[@UnStop4ble]

XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@mj-xo]

time stamp?

[@matthewschupbach6375]

needed this

[@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat]

"Play this when i'm gone"...best song

[@sethjackson2108]

The interlude is really cool😌😌

[@felishacaylen]

Such good insight into this album. I haven’t been able to listen to anything else since it came out on the 25th. It so raw and real and I can relate to it so much. 🔥

[@in5n880]

Dope album, good fr the scene ✌️

[@MyLadyofSorrows6]

Great interview!❤️

[@haileyjesso7271]

I loved the atmosphere in this video

[@cedcooper8085]

Awesome interview

[@Musiklovr93]

Amazing interview

[@killakaminski]

Great interview

[@RealNathanLehn]

amazing interview

[@itslasko2646]

Thank you Zane Lowe

[@rkmbp]

I will forever cherish this album deep in my heart

[@patrickpellegrino]

They went deep on this!!

[@CamWilliamsonOfficial44]

These two are legends!

[@ellabook15]

Well this made me cry.

[@jenniferwallace1632]

I love MGK music he is very amazing I'm a big fan and when I saw kelly interview with him I was like no don't quite what you like doing and keep music coming.

[@SharilLincon]

GREAT INTERVIEW

[@stardustthekid2782]

My Heroes

[@djev]

This is great!

[@dlovestar]

Zane Lowe is the best at his craft; understanding the artist, the music and breaking it all down.

[@kenziejenison5762]

Happy Birthday Kell's

[@mckaelaa]

I love this!

[@DC-pw6mo]

One of my favs forever💞strikes my soul💔💖

[@parkercaron6535]

Mgk holding back telling him he hates the name “Kelly”

[@LegendariDeAntre]

I love anything MGK makes, but I haven’t listened to the full album because it is really sad. I pray i get a chance to meet him before he anything happens to him. Which of course i wish doesn’t happen 🙏🏽

[@gone653]

Woah Travis barker spoke?!

[@conray1907]

Finally a proper interviewer!

[@elsalvadorxx5891]

But he called him kelly tho

[@patrickharvey1596]

@@elsalvadorxx5891 it's not even big deal

[@itslasko2646]

Hahha AMAZING INTERVIEW

[@Joshbosh996]

MGK hates when people call him Kelly.

[@tsivils1987]

Yeah He hates it when people act like it's his real name. I think when someone just says it in passing he's probably fine with it.

[@LovinneLily]

I never understood why he's ok with Kells though, because it isn't a nickname for Colson, but for Kelly, can anyone explain to me?

[@chickenmcpoopy112]

Well he looks like a kelly now

[@danshe3241]

Read the lyrics without the music. This isn’t pop. The man has gone deep. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@DenverSYTV]

EST 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️ we made it 🤘feelin like a proud mama these days

[@alyssadoskotch365]

💗

[@CaroHo77]

L.E.G.E.N.D 🤘🏼😍!!!

[@fambamfunnyvideosyabut8282]

Love this album MGK as put out a great body of work from out the gate Lace up, General admission,Bloom,hotel Diablo, Binge,black flag,100miles and running Now tickets to my down fall.. wit that said the one thing I wanted to see was yelawolf on this album..maybe we’ll get him on the next one XX gang gang love love ESTfam..when is Travis getting his double X tattoo??

[@makeyourself1988]

I listened to it and I couldn’t get into it at all. I think I would of loved it back when I was around 15 though. It reminds me of the early 00’s punk rock songs.

[@iamtheluciddreamofficial]

Since he wore that Dress I knew he would make big Numbers 👁🤞🏻

[@sarahdaniel9912]

Which dress? The VMAs?

[@KamKeepsItReal]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@adeleakhmetova]

Why only 17 minutes??? 😭

[@iwillnevergetone5]

that outro seems like a weird edit, as if the whole version of them all saying bye was cut out. seems abrupt after such a good interview

[@jons1410]

Yeah let there be Love there you got to beg for love what come on man loves a feeling you can't ask everybody for love and expect it show the people something that they should love about you

[@ewa4955]

aa finally

[@austin404305]

Zane Lowe is the greatest interviewer of all time