Matty Healy of The 1975 is asking pop’s existential questions: The FADER Interview

This Friday, The 1975's fourth album Notes On A Conditional Form finally arrives in its entirety, following a rollout that began last summer. "There's a lot of talk about why the album got pushed back, and all these kind of things," Healy told us. "It's kind of irrelevant. The premise of my idea was always really to just continuously have a real time expression."
Conditional is the operative word here. The album sways with a continuous ebb and flow, pushing the band to the most extreme ends of a spectrum they've been operating on for the better part of the last decade: it's simultaneously their most aggressive and dreamy work to date, tied together with iCloud ambience. To Healy, seemingly oppositional forces are the ones most worth pursuing: "I'm always trying to figure out who I am, a search for the definitive self. Why am I this walking set of contradictions when I believe that I'm actually this? Why am I not essentially me?"
Speaking from lockdown in his home studio outside of London, Healy opened up on what making Notes On A Conditional Form revealed about himself, how he currently feels about America, and what needs to be saved during this time of reckoning, within the music industry and beyond.
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[@LegiterallyAwesome]

This guys got great ideas, he should start a band

[@ivymax5828]

top shade :O

[@caanoriega]

Yeah they look in love tho

[@James-iz9qb]

I think true artists (I'd say Matty is one) are defined by their lack of clear identity- what makes them them is precisely the fact they inhabit different roles and blur boundaries.

[@robinsievers2756]

A very intellectual analysis

[@semyaza555]

I’d need more examples of other artists.

[@user-ke4hi2el5k]

Please explain more what you sayinh

[@James-iz9qb]

@@semyaza555 David Bowie, Kanye West, Prince, Bob Dylan...

[@James-iz9qb]

@@user-ke4hi2el5k The most creative people are those that come up with diverse and original ideas- the diversity makes them hard to categorise- hence the inhabiting different roles and blurring boundaries- and the originality intensifies these things by challenging our current systems of categorisation

[@Ganbarizer]

I feel like the older Matty gets, the more blunt and outwardly passionate he becomes.

[@ShadyMilksYoutube]

i think it's kinda interesting how he considers love as a form of escapism (relinquishing responsibility and being outside ur reality). sex, drugs, and religion are pretty self-explanatory but wish he would elaborate more on love! i like hearing him talk :-]

[@chrisantonuccio]

Roxy music talks about what ur looking for in the love category in their songs a lot, I bet u’d like them if u checked them out mate

[@maxflores4715]

Maybe it's the idialism aspect of love?

[@pressthepress]

Max Flores yeah i think it’s the same concept as something like happiness which he’s talked about being overrated and constantly trying to pursue it/ thinking if you don’t have it that you’re doing something wrong. so like chasing that feeling of love or being loved is the escapism

[@user-dh9fs7uv7p]

i kind of thought about it as when you’re in love or falling in love you’re becoming vulnerable and investing your time and effort into another person instead of yourself.

[@user-dh9fs7uv7p]

you can lose yourself in a way

[@theriveroftruth]

i can't help but stan, honestly, i love listening to him talk bc he gets so passionate but he's also very self-aware

[@thomas.j.s]

his mind is always going faster than his mouth i swear

[@montueswedthursfri]

SO ACCURATE HAHAHA

[@sonja7halcyon]

Yup! Triple Aries ♈️

[@probablysophia9544]

That’s the basis of depression.

[@valeriamobile3290]

Halsey said that lol

[@lauratheremix]

but why did he say BILLIE EYE LEASH IM SCREAMING

[@milliebysh526]

ikr lmao

[@xarmy5669]

he didnt?

[@uknowthevibe]

I would love to have a conversation like this with matty, even though I'd probably do a lot more listening than talking. He's so interesting in the way he looks at things

[@rodny6907]

Im glad that The 1975 is one of those band's who writes' song's from the heart.

[@kira-py8gt]

I'm* bands* writes* songs* Apostrophes are only used for possession and contractions :)

[@mari83334]

“We want to recreate tactility on the internet” that’s so on point especially when you think about the whole hype over “nostalgia” nowadays

[@codaidan6923]

And the way music has carried itself over the last few years with synth wave and future nostalgic kind of music that are just curated recreations of the authenticity that was being explored in the 70’s , 80’s, 90’s and so on it’s really interesting

[@mari83334]

CoD Aidan yeah, for sure. We are bombarded with singles and generic songs (I’m not criticizing) that lack this affection people use to have back in the day.

[@olive324]

my faves, triple x tenta shun and billy eye leesh

[@sumwherevfar]

jiht said "billie eyeLEESH" 😂

[@radcolortiedye6718]

This may seem out of touch, but I want the lights and the effects in shows sometimes. Those are creative things. The 75 were getting so good at the visual experience of going to a concert and if they pair that down and take it back a notch I, for one, will be a little bit disappointed. Granted, they were at Zoo TV level visuals and occasional theatrics, but that shit is fun as fuck! Hopefully, they'll be able to find a way through the sun and the wind to still bring a bold live show.

[@luckylayne]

Jeff William their setup for the last tour was insane, i have no clue how they could potentially top it in the future.

[@radcolortiedye6718]

@@luckylayne Hello!

[@digitallyhandmade6727]

Such a great interview with Matty. Love his take on pop existentialism

[@adaaleide]

i couldn’t imagine this album without if you’re too shy (let me know) omg

[@Kellyjellycones78]

Tell the truth is a great advisory banner! The more true a person is, the more authentic and happy a person is. Being someone else is exhausting and impossible to live up too. I absolutely love the fact that The 1975 are just who they are. People evolve it's a beautiful thing to embrace that.

[@oliviaaa_x]

I love listening to his voice he's so intelligent and it's refreshing to see an artist/songwriter talk so passionately about their music😭❤️

[@atinukeladipo2164]

I think it's so important to be introspective and to reflect on things, as we go through life we observe things. Matty does this a lot and it helps to learn about himself and the dynamic, ever-changing world. I felt it when he said he can't really comment on what he's learned about himself as a person , without properly thinking about it as there's so much to comprehend and he's still learning. I also love how he can get lost in his thoughts, and as a someone who is more comfortable with their introverted self than extroverted, I get that. To me, no album review is truly valid if it just looks at the instrumentation and not the lyrics and concepts behind them. Following the band on the journey of noacf, you can get a proper grasp. To me this is their best album, and I don't budge easily, iliwys used to be my favourite.

[@katelyncao5086]

He said “it’s fucking raw” and I thought of Gordon Ramsey. I hate myself 😂

[@probablysophia9544]

This interviewer is TOP GRADE. Like wow. I’ve never watched him before but he is improving on answers so easily and following suit of the energy being created. That’s so hard to do. I love this.

[@whoranrantheworld8755]

I really want to have a conversation like this with Matty, however I'm so dumb and I feel like I will not be able to keep up with him.

[@shrimpdvd4871]

All i can see is a shark in the painting behind Matty

[@radcolortiedye6718]

I see a dinosaur

[@georgelinford5576]

I see a butterfly

[@jesusgluez]

What an artist imagine if he started a band with 3 other really amazing dudes i bet they would be so good

[@BeautyConfidence101]

the interview circuit is going to be interesting for this album. I'm so freaking ready for all the zoom interviews with matty just smoking lol

[@daisybell9593]

notes comes out in 20 mins so i’m here

[@imheel9727]

Where do you live

[@proposalsmusic]

@@imheel9727 In his house

[@daisybell9593]

Im Heel uk

[@valerietheriault3624]

He’s everything

[@Beckyh921]

Valérie Thériault matty he definitely is 😍😍

[@SuperBananaSalad]

this dude can’t keep up with matty and it’s hilarious

[@user-ke4hi2el5k]

It's weird how he ended the interview... Should have kept going

[@JamesTheGiantPanda]

Can any of us really? lmao

[@jessicawolf5669]

Nah he has good questions and right who can even lol

[@NataliaPandolfiAldrighi]

@@user-ke4hi2el5k "Yeah. Totally."

[@judeforrester6641]

Triple X tentashun

[@cassiamarocki]

I loved Matty's takes and I love Matty!

[@nothannsmum]

Best interview I’ve seen in ages thank you. Love you Ma e xox

[@AceGamingUltra]

"triple x tenta-shawn"

[@ReviewedByAndy]

“It’s fucking raw” -Gordon Ramsey -Matty Healy

[@najaram12]

such a fresh interview, the interviewer is so eloquent and stays on an equal level with matty

[@sarumadaki]

he really doesn't and that's ok lmao "yeah, totally"

[@dulcejocelyn7102]

8:18 Matty’s face says it all

[@pricriminal8891]

Matty should consult with Russell brand live on the Internet

[@artemisamory]

thank you i've been begging for this for like a year!!! russell has a podcast and i desperately need matty on it!!! hah

[@TheBlaxkWolf]

Why does he look like Tyler Joseph

[@Charlie-uc1he]

He looks like that guy Matthew Healy? Do you know who that is?

[@kareeem]

They're the same person

[@robinsievers2756]

he really does look like Tyler Joseph though

[@TheBlaxkWolf]

Charlie Groza girl I have eyes and a brain.

[@TheBlaxkWolf]

Green Tea THANK YOU

[@marylyons2855]

Both of them are very well spoken

[@TheDina43]

Super good interview man.

[@user-ji4xt6gk1z]

Great interview

[@nikki11240]

"WE'RE CONSTANTLY STRIVING FOR TACTILITY IN ALL REGARDS."

[@lily29997]

Okay but why did the interviewer not ask about the crazy ass painting behind matty😂

[@ElSebasxd]

Woah matty mentioned X 🥺

[@anakarlas.santos4414]

Really interesting conversation!

[@mari83334]

Gosh... i love his mind so muchhh

[@MB-hp6dg]

Was suppose to see The 1975 4/28/19 at Red Rocks cancelled. Set up for 5/11/20 cancelled UGGG!!! 2021 We are there Matty and band!!

[@exelynnn]

same 😭 it was gonna be a fun trip to Denver

[@Moonroofmusik]

Love Matty Healy

[@pricriminal8891]

zizek should be the next first song and so on and on

[@user-ke4hi2el5k]

It's weird how he ended the interview... Should have kept going

[@mattbond6699]

Fantastic interviewer.

[@theholyromanemperor6275]

they both looked like they just woke up lol

[@charleyh7263]

His eloquence 👌

[@BeyondBrii]

Hey, Reddit is his nicest fan base :(

[@nadettevandenbergh8815]

I love this interview, but I fucking LOST IT at Billie Eileeeeeessssshhhhhh

[@sophiemorgan4821]

7:42 smile and nod, smile and nod honey

[@vanessamauries3061]

why'd he say billie eilish like that

[@its_ambs]

I love one man

[@jessicawolf5669]

Interesting questions

[@LAHollins]

#realtimeexpression #success #thankyounoacf #the1975 #thankstrumanblack

[@d.nardelli2727]

Matty te amo

[@maziestar22]

Gah I freaking love this guy

[@vincefisher9907]

Pure genius.

[@michellegbruce]

Who is the artist of that stunning painting behind you Matty? 🥰💆🏻‍♀️ love Notes!

[@corymartini4658]

His accent sounds more americanized

[@mikailmaqsood7291]

such a great guy

[@Shadow-pn3sp]

2yrs later and the prices of concert tickets are ridiculous....like in my area...to go see the 1975, is almost 200 dollars for shit seats. That just blows my mind. (Love the 1975 tho..just sad at how much the tickets are)

[@jayveesuelila4769]

Damn matty at first i thought it was tyler joseph

[@freddiemeyer4563]

hes so handsome, captivating sad eyes😢

[@JBloveris9]

does he know xxxtentacion is dead? i thought it was kinda strange how he said he talks to people on instagram live since he obviously can’t

[@Bladesmobile]

He speaks a lot in I’s I put out these records, I wrote this album. I I I ! Is the 1975 solo project now

[@nevaehgaray84]

he does write most(if not all) of the material, george produces it. it makes sense for him to take most of the credit, even if the other members are just as essential in making a record

[@JakeLProductions]

Imagine feeling musical worth

[@ShaoShane]

Yessssss🌻

[@isabellebay7139]

alright, whats our fav song off NOACF? mine is probably "i think there is something you should know"

[@MaddoggMikeTV]

Isabelle Bay too shy or roadkill

[@Ellie-eu6eo]

nothing revealed, what should i say, too shy, jesus christ

[@audreysecrist7060]

then because she goes, nothing revealed

[@sophiarojas1659]

playing on my mind

[@radcolortiedye6718]

Love that song

[@sanvens]

He mentioned triple x💗

[@nataliatucker485]

🥺🥺💖

[@leonie3317]

My guess is that Matty has lost confidence in himself. He was using his album release and tour as a gage to regain that confidence. Then Coronavirus hit.

[@alexandradun1953]

4:00 !!!!

[@georgia1986]

billie eye leash

[@TylerDevineScott]

why did he say Billie eilish and x's names so weird doe

[@TylerDevineScott]

@CoolForCats 7 i am british and I've never heard anyone say it like that

[@jenny-hs2fq]

15:21

[@rachelrobot]

Wait how is Jesus Christ 2005 about a for-profit prison system lol. Definitely got the part about oppressive Christianity, but not so much the other?

[@Colourcourt]

Matty yes. Fader no.

[@tyler9079]

Marty can we be besties🥺😳👉🏾👈🏾 and like zoom or something

[@jennylynch7990]

triple X tentishaun

[@msreesebarrett]

The guy can’t follow anything Matty says, just sticks to the planned questions. Shame, cause Matty is an amazing interview material.

[@niamhhatfield3087]

juknowwutimean

[@milliebysh526]

hot

[@bripez]

Whyd he say ‘billie eileash’ 😂

[@pannet_one8781]

Billie Eiliisch

[@Easternborders]

why talk shite, the music will speak for itself

[@kristennorton306]

This interviewer has no idea what's going on

[@leonie3317]

Matty looks like he’s relapsed to me...

[@vulpinespade4083]

This guy will use a macro to spam u with the N word if u beat him in a game

[@melaniethomson2807]

Terrible Terrible painting in the background

[@Graciiwestlake]

Its art..