Matty Healy (The 1975) opens up about Imagine Dragons confrontation and drug addiction | The Lounge

"Use your platform." In a very in depth interview with Lauren O'Neil, Matty Healy expresses how artists today should use their platform to talk about issues that matter. He also opens up about his drug addiction and how he is coping now.

[@-alexsungtong-8166]

This felt like watching a strange sort of therapy session with an audience watching

[@NoDramaAllowed]

-Alex Sungtong - right? It wasn’t normal whay he was talkin about

[@NikoMaes]

I mean.... He's talking about his art. What's he supposed to be talking about?

[@avedic]

Absolutely....and that's part of why it was so great. So honest. The whole extended conversation about drugs was really interesting. It seems he was incredibly honest about it here...the struggle with addiction...and all the boring cliches that come with that. But also about how he _genuinely_ loves drugs. I mean...you'd have to be pretty sheltered, naive, or intellectually incurious to NOT find drugs, at a bare minimum, interesting. And so often these days, the de facto response to drugs is sanctimonious and tedious. Matty is WAY more honest about all of it. The bad...and good, of all of it. And nothing about "DRUGS" is black and white. It's damn near entirely gray. And Matty knows that....but also knows how tenuous it is to talk about it. But he does so anyway...at least in this interview. And I really respect that. And appreciate it personally. Everything he said makes perfect sense to me.

[@whisperinmyearputmeinatran2852]

i thought the same when the interviewer asked “where do you think that anger is coming from” ahah but i the interview

[@lindsay244]

“i have like this really big ego, but this really lose sense of self-worth” i feel that

[@Oosjhteuikmm]

I just can't add more, it's literally me I can't-

[@dillo1594]

400th like :)

[@elipetrou9308]

That is too real geez

[@thephan290]

Low sense

[@rainett]

That are some of the truest and most self reflective words that I can remember ever hearing.

[@coyotedead886]

this turned into a therapy session pretty quickly

[@balloonxm]

poor dude is exhausted. hopefully they get some rest and cease touring for a bit after Notes

[@myemodiaries901]

Quarantine has entered the chat 😂

[@0tmrrw]

@@myemodiaries901 yeah kind of a blessing in disguise huh

[@rachelmay674]

this comment did not age well

[@balloonxm]

and so it was lmao

[@W4TSKY]

"I have a really big ego and a low sense of self-worth" that's one of the best introspective descriptions I've heard

[@-lexi]

she was hard hitting with the questions but I applaud her for being so quick with replies and the facts which overall made it a great interview👏🏽

[@LaurenONeiltube]

Thank you Lexi, Truly

[@naveenwilson-moola5570]

Pink-hair lady should resign from an interview job and become a therapist. Seriously

[@Aaron-fb6mb]

"Well you're doing great"

[@laurenm9014]

“living is frustrating “ wow

[@katykennedy4893]

It makes me so sad he has taken the weight of the world upon his shoulders and I feel like he just needs a hug

[@cryola787]

Katy Kennedy right??

[@avedic]

As someone around Matty's age....who's also dealt with drug issues in my life....I hugely appreciate how open and HONEST he is about his own life. I especially love that he's not one of those ridiculous people who confidently assert that drugs are objectively bad. Actually, drugs are....amazing. They're basically the best thing that exists in reality. THAT is why people get hooked. People get addicted....because of how GREAT drugs are, not because of how awful they are. The awful part is running out...or withdrawing...or getting caught...and all the shit that comes with that.

[@sammiddleton6619]

Man im glad you said that, too true.

[@yourstruly1232]

Um, idk heroins a pretty cruel jailer.

[@avedic]

@@yourstruly1232 The addiction is. Or rather...the withdrawal is. The actual experience? Assuming you have an unlimited supply that's 100% pure? I can't think of many things in life better than that scenario. But.... withdrawal is so SO excruciating, that the constant fear of knowing that reckoning will eventually come...makes it very hard to enjoy the good parts for too long. I still shudder when I remember the aching gnawing excruciating discomfort in my limbs and stomach. Being more tired than you've ever been in your life...but getting utterly incapable of falling asleep. Yeah...it's a blast lol... 😔

[@djork6518]

finding out matty actually hid it from his band mates is so whack. i always thought they dabbled in it but never as much as he did. this must be a really really personal thing for matty

[@mattwing6812]

Matt needs a lonnnggg break. From another Matt.. So you're good to go. Rest up bro.

[@1amybean]

4:47-5:50 yes. Matty is smart, informed, engaged, and motivated to use his art/music/platform to make a difference. Big respect. PEOPLE is f*ing amazing.

[@cooliotopnotch6287]

Wow, this comment has aged poorly lmao. I still like Matty's music, but it started to make me realize he was a braindead moron like most "artists".

[@mariasirboiu8321]

He looks and sounds so tired. He needs to rest. We don't wanna lose him.

[@ivana3325]

wow honestly i hope the biodegradable USB idea actually comes true and every artists starts using it.

[@CMCguitars1]

ivana I will keep my vinyl.

[@ivana3325]

@@CMCguitars1 no one cares, get with the program dude

[@Not_Mii_Uus]

@Malte Laurids Brigge literally that is the exact opposite of the point

[@Not_Mii_Uus]

@Malte Laurids Brigge if we were throwing our cars into the fucking ocean, then yeah I'd rather them decompose than continue to poison our planet. The idea is that since the CD's are by no means inherently necessary to the enjoyment of the music, what with streaming/virtual storage being easily accessible, what's the point in a product that lasts longer than it needs to. Now, that being said, that's only for the purpose of recording physical sales, so I understand why it seems convoluted to not just bypass a physical medium altogether, I think you're being obtuse so as to miss the point of creating less harmful versions of the products we are continuing to produce even as they often get simply discarded and pollute our planet for years.

[@soccerlife8912]

Matty sitting with his guitar having a therapy session. ❤️

[@lesleyjuarez4691]

matty has such a asmr voice. good night

[@oliviawood1632]

This is probably one of the purest interviews with Matty tbh

[@avedic]

It's funny.....Matty damn near always looks _super_ hungover/sleep-deprived/depressed. And yet....he's incredibly attractive. And....intellectually, a very positive hopeful forward-thinking human being. He's quite the riddle. And that, among other reasons, is why I think he's such an interesting artist/musician to follow. His words have weight. He cares.

[@ArtandFolk]

I appreciate the honesty and realness in which he expresses his humanity. Thats more needed now than ever in our day and age and my generation.

[@sineadmccarthy7635]

I could literally listen to him talk for hours

[@tljackson8098]

I really like this guy- glad he is open and honest about issues that many families/people deal with. He is using his celebrity for an open conversation. Lost so many who were fabulous and talented - hoping he can stay clean. Really good interview.

[@user-rc1my2xc3s]

The usb idea is so incredible ✨🦋 🧡

[@TheEllaiya]

This interview just hit me. Matty is so sincere, so real, so down to earth and so open about everything. The part about his drug addiction I just was sitting and listening and feeling him, his pain, God knows only what hell he’s been through and I am so happy for him that he could fight his demons, at least the most dangerous and hard ones. I wish him nothing but all the best in this life. He is special. He is fragile like an expensive porcelain cup, he needs more good people around him who will always support him and protect him. 💜

[@elisevicino4093]

when he said radioactive woah woah woah hahahaha

[@Jo52701]

i literally laugh out so loud even if I like radioactive

[@strawberrykicker2]

Music for Chrysler adverts

[@sikguy9939]

8:18

[@harsheh]

@@stickird915 dude that is such a great description

[@seasalt3756]

@@stickird915 dude please do i'm geniunely intrigued

[@brianragle7753]

I'm so impressed by this kiddo's honesty and grace. Oh, and he's a fantastic artist.

[@lancecass8997]

More individual than we used to be, because we each have individual screens. Amazingly true point. That statement rings immensely true about so many of the odds were against today. Whether anyone agrees or not, this guy's passion, on and off the stage, is inspiring. His touch, on his addictions, and honesty, was humbling for me.

[@avedic]

This is one of my favorite Matty interviews.....and I come back to it often. He's very smart....very aware...and very existential in how he thinks. He's ALSO very charming and charismatic and outgoing and down for a laugh. But not here. In this....he's hungover, or high, or tired, or all three. And he's just kinda....talking. And I love it. Because I've so been there. Hell, I'm kinda there tonight, right now. Tomorrow I'll be all bright eyed and bushy tailed....ready for the day. But right now? I'm a bit.....mired in my own mind. And I really appreciate Matty for being so honest about wherever he's at....at any given moment. He doesn't BS....he just is who he is at that time. There's plenty of interviews where he's got the charisma and charm turned up to 11. He knows how to do that. But this interview....is not that. And I love it for that reason. It's honest.

[@caitlin.hardee]

He is a breathtakingly honest, open, thoughtful interviewee. Really remarkable.

[@faitharooo]

What a great interview, seriously well done Lauren. Matty Healy is such an awesome guy, I love the way he thinks

[@rachelrobot]

Sometimes when I listen to an interview with Matty I have to go back and re-listen like how did we go from this to this? What was the original question again? Haha I love it

[@NoDramaAllowed]

Rachel Wainwright shit i thought my English is bad lol

[@rachelrobot]

@@NoDramaAllowed idk if you're talking about me or Matty, but neither of us are bad at English. He just gets on a tangent a lot. I don't think it's a bad thing; it's very stream of consciousness, less rehearsed.

[@ttobiasg]

@@NoDramaAllowed your English is bad

[@NoDramaAllowed]

Rachel Wainwright ya that’s what i meant like he suddenly opens another unrelated subject

[@NoDramaAllowed]

tobias xd how ? Is that thanks

[@brookelohara]

Even his talking voice is amazing

[@elisevicino4093]

I love how honest and real he is

[@jessewaldron7190]

matty is literally about to play the whole time lol he's just like on the edge of beginning every second

[@CallMeLexis]

Such a great interview, thanks for uploading!

[@wandamurtha1837]

So vulnerable 🙌❤ and love how talented he is!

[@kynsley565]

As a recovering heroin addict of 3 years everything he’s said about dreaming about using and even bringing up the word heroin is so true and spot on ... to this day only about 5 people in my life know what iv gone through just because I’m so afraid of the stigma that comes with it

[@whatscarlareading]

Wow this interview really hit me, huge respect for Matty x

[@lil___y]

see here’s the problem- you’re all getting offended about what matty said about imagine dragons when it has nothing to do with you? let the band feel offended. i understand what matty is saying, but i also understand that it was unwarranted.

[@celienejoyce7851]

I love his honesty towards everything

[@brendaneyrich]

I don’t usually agree with Matty politicaly but he made a lot of HUGE points there is no need for things like cds and the such in todays musical landscape not only that but the mainstream media cares to much about pushing there biased agenda that they don’t care about the things in front of us like the amazon forest fire happening right now that I only know about because of people in Instagram

[@boomerdunkin]

Likewise. I don't concur with most of his political ideals, but i respect him speaking his voice compared to most other celebrities because he actually seems to care about his beliefs & not just spout off his ideas to stay relevant in culture. You can tell the lad just wants to find truth, but life's been a bit of a rollercoaster for him.

[@MiguelLopez-fs3ll]

are you a bloody tory?

[@davies010]

@@MiguelLopez-fs3ll always one isn’t there

[@tademtots9027]

how have i never seen this interview? i feel like i just watched a therapy session this interviewer is amazing

[@lesleyjuarez4691]

i love matthew healy so much. let’s keep him matthew healthy

[@user-ke4hi2el5k]

Thank you very much!! Love to u Matty!

[@deannanapier8281]

I could listen to him talk about anything ever. He could talk about anything and it would sound like the most important thing in the world. Not even that he just has a nice voice but he is so intellectual and everything has such a deeper meaning than just being what’s on the surface. I would love a podcast for real.

[@ellagburnette8660]

Michael do you know anything about this person? watch other interviews. he’s extremely well spoken and using filler words doesn’t change that. play 7 shows in a row and do an entire interview without any hesitation in answers.

[@roberts1572]

Damn this was powerful to watch, very honest and empathetic person. I’ll have to really take some time to listen to this band.

[@eliseuhlar8490]

someone please give him a nap and a hug

[@timeslikethese52]

This was a very good interview

[@rosey5563]

i envy the way his mind works. he has this hyper-awareness to the world around him that makes him so interesting.

[@Vickydnb]

I just love this group and their songs actually have depth and meaning i love it if we made it too matt this earth cant take much more humanity has failed us unfortunately thankgod for groups like you speaking the truth and getting the message out there

[@vincefisher9907]

I really like his candor.

[@carmenrae5718]

I WATXH THIS SO MUCH I LOVE THIS LADYS VOICE

[@ashwils7074]

I'm in love with that outfit, especially the jumper...so cute

[@yungagma4215]

The way I’ve always seen artists who go through drug use while making albums, and then they become fully sober for other albums, it’s a journey. Music is all about the journey, and to be able to see the evolution of an artist that comes out of an addiction, and how it affects the music, it’s baffling.

[@KylaS1130]

I am so in love with Matty Healy 😍

[@jillianfrances2488]

he seems so tired :(

[@zurtacoin5624]

he’s probably stoned

[@MsYulia2702]

His reaction and smile when they discuss whether he's cool :) Beautiful

[@BeccaLovesATL]

This is such a pure and honest interview. It does make me sad he still seems so tortured by his own state of mind. Hopefully, he’ll keep fighting and doesn’t burn himself out with this two year tour.

[@jaythefranchise]

"I got this guitar from Chicago" ♥️

[@avedic]

The whole extended conversation about drugs was really interesting. It seems he was incredibly honest about it here...the struggle with addiction...and all the boring cliches that come with that. But also about how he _genuinely_ loves drugs. I mean...you'd have to be pretty sheltered, naive, or intellectually incurious to NOT find drugs, at a bare minimum, interesting. And so often these days, the de facto response to drugs is sanctimonious and tedious. Matty is WAY more honest about all of it. The bad...and good, of all of it. And nothing about "DRUGS" is black and white. It's damn near entirely gray. And Matty knows that....but also knows how tenuous it is to talk about it. But he does so anyway...at least in this interview. And I really respect that. And appreciate it personally. Everything he said makes perfect sense to me.

[@killerinthealps1391]

comfort interview

[@bobkabeya5394]

The audacity to think that Dan from imagine dragons started his work with lgbtq issues because of matty healy is unbelievable

[@trumanslack]

it absolutely is, dans been endlessly supporting the lgbtq community for so long and has done so much for them, why can't we talk about that??

[@zeffiexx]

@@trumanslack Re-read Bob's comment.

[@sobermonk_xy]

Exactly 😂😂😂

[@NewGoldStandard]

@@zeffiexx reading comprehension is a dying art.

[@Matheus-ly6eu]

NewGoldStandard - I mean... he is saying that "it is audacious to think that Dan from Imagine Dragons only started his work with LGBTQ issues..." etc. How else do you read it?

[@megslack8823]

OMG, I love him SO MUCH!!!

[@trumanslack]

the hatred on both sides of this argument is heartbreaking. whether or not either band makes good music is your opinion, guys. they are both very different bands with different sounds. there's nothing wrong with liking imagine dragons, just as there's nothing wrong with liking the 1975. lets just accept our differences and show some compassion for each other

[@maggiewieler2993]

maggie is mr. struggle 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@dekyphupatsang5558]

Matty Blessings Be With YOU 👼 ❤️yr SMILES!!!!!!!!

[@AyushSingh-eg4jq]

I think Matt was right at a point. Imagine Dragons can't be void of criticism. They have grown out to be a huge band and there will be some people like Matt who won't like their music or won't find any deeper messages in it. They just need to stick to their music and their work. They're doing great. And ID need giving no explanation to any one else. They should remember that With Success Comes The Hate.

[@tigerstripedsinger]

Woooaaah he's from Newcastle no way I didn't know that, hell yeah!

[@elbacarrillo2720]

But you’re even cooler now that you’re clean, Matty 🙏🏼❤️💌

[@maziestar22]

I love this human being

[@BrendaCaprotti-cb5xk]

Love Lauren, Q101, Matty and The 1975!!!!!!!!!

[@anjuarchives]

Pls someone go hug him and give him a rest

[@cryola787]

Love his vulnerability

[@ianclickner390]

He starts talking about Imagine Dragons at 7:30

[@nk0li]

thank you

[@myemodiaries901]

You're doing the Lord's work

[@jonnythekid6869]

anyone know what model Gibson this is? It looks like it could either be a j50 natural or a country and western but I can't tell

[@susiemckeon1914]

watching this after notes has been released is vvvv interesting :)

[@juliacapoleti1532]

i love him

[@carebear3330]

he seems so tired in this video, he needs a break. he has no free time at all but he deserves it :/ and I sure hope they release a record in august haha

[@rachell8661]

Love the 1975 but wtf. Hope Matt is ok.

[@caitlynjones9929]

Matty*

[@jonnyalec5646]

Caitlyn Jones fuck off

[@dawnareno]

@@caitlynjones9929 You really thought you did sum 😂

[@d.1ghosh]

He's the person. He just is.

[@gally9218]

Bro that’s how my therapy sessions would go but without the fancy words

[@lily-xt7pc]

lowkey feels like a therapy session

[@user-sd6mk6kb5n]

Wait we can tune the guitar with the capo attached on fretboard?

[@lilahg.9007]

Love this :)

[@reliablechild]

I think hes pushing idea of Pop star to his own space .. I hope people understand that and he's all good with being a career artist.

[@baileykrause14]

notes in august 2019, sure matty, may 23rd 2020 is more like it

[@Vinnywhufc]

A lyric from Edwyn Collins is apt “too many protest singers, not enough protest songs”.

[@palmzeytree7125]

What books does he read. I need to know

[@Frewster]

Guy Debord and Jack Kerouac are a good start

[@jonahladd818]

Palmzey Tree Heaven & Hell - Aldous Huxley

[@josephbrennan9712]

I've heard him talk about Dostoevsky before with some reverence - but, I'd recommend anyone read Dostoyevsky tbh

[@bezandros]

8:12 well if you only listen to their "popular"songs like radioactive and thunder. Try listening to Friction , Thief, Warriors, Next to me, The River and Curse :)

[@rubenskorstad]

Andronikos Zantis the river is awsome

[@MariaMartinez-we3ip]

I had forgotten about “Demons” which was popular at one point and the music video that went along with it made it even better

[@Pos608]

His vulnerability is so attractive

[@ConRadMk2]

“Pffft, I’m just tryin’ yknow?”

[@miamia6065]

I really need some new music because I've attached memories and feelings to all of the older ones and I cant use them as an escape anymore, but that sounds self centered

[@MattFoleysGhost]

Nah, just the power of music.

[@chanosaur]

Just do whatever makes you happy

[@imaginationturtle5447]

tea spillage tøp same

[@oliverpodmore]

create new memories with them, overwrite the old ones

[@lemonhscott7667]

“He probably did that because of you” that’s a profound lack of understanding of what Dan Reynolds is doing. While I’m not such a huge fan of his music, I contribute to his streams because the annual LGBT fundraiser and music festival that Dan Reynolds has organized in Utah over the past 3 years. I listen to Imagine Dragons because Dan Reynolds has become one of the biggest LGBT allies in the western United States, donates constantly to our causes and speaks out *against his own church and family* about the fact that people like me deserve fair treatment and equality. Its massive what he’s done as far as helping us LGBT people trapped in strict religious cultures that keep us silenced. Marty Healy is cool and all, but literally none of the contributions Dan Reynolds has given has had even an iota of cause from him or his opinions.

[@ashlynchin5984]

Trevor Scott okkkkkk but can I just say that Matty (not Marty lol) never took credit for that...? The interviewer said that and he just went along with it to be nice or polite

[@lemonhscott7667]

I never said he did, just that it was an obvious lack of understanding.

[@jessybelanger169]

I feel like Matty just wanna throw shade at another band... don't wanna be rude but i don't think the 1975 has ever or will ever be as "mainstream" as Imagine Dragons. The 1975 is more of a "cultfandom", where there's a certain group of people who is very intense about the band. Maybe Imagine Dragons has more bland, same sounding songs but let's be real, i went to one of their show two days ago and 100,000 persons showed up... could the same really happened for The 1975?? They're mostly known in the UK & USA, their music isn't for everybody, but in both cases, i love them. Matty should take his own advice and take his platform to spread great messages, like positivity and just shut up if you have nothing great or helpful to say

[@lemonhscott7667]

Jessy Bélanger and I think you’re clowning for thinking popularity implies quality at any level

[@jessybelanger169]

Trevor Scott hmmm when did i say that but alright. I don't think popularity means quality, some people are famous for very ridiculous reasons but you know, everybody once will or had their 10 seconds of fame :')

[@mooimacow9533]

Can I get a rip for it coming out in August..

[@keysersoze6854]

I know someone who became a heroin addict but he never stole for it never hurt anyone but himself and cared for his grandma until she died...I think he used it to deal with the fact that she was ill but he did lie to people nothing serious just about why he had to go or why he couldnt go to something and he told me it was because he had to use to feel normal and he would lie to b able to go use and then go home and care for his grandma...last I heard she had died he went back to work and stopped but he still uses in his off time but works away for weeks without it so I guess some people can use heroin and still function I guess it's like people that can drink without getting pissed sort of if u get my drift.

[@jimmycurlzofficial6471]

Why not just make a record with a paper case?

[@allawaters1]

Poor Matty looks exhausted! Someone get this poor guy a bed and let him rest!

[@rosaliebaiza7144]

"I want it to come out in August" sir..... it's august 27

[@toni746]

literally

[@tasuketea]

Its been a year

[@eva-sue]

15:52

[@stephenmallett2956]

Dan does a lot for his community. Go watch his documentary and you will see. A simple lyric can mean a lot based off of the emotion it creates. Not every song has to be a protest. You gonna hate on the Beatles for making simple music too? “Come together” - very simple yet effective. But also - they asked this guy a question in the middle of a set. He is giving it all - in a vulnerable state. Won’t be surprised if these guys collaborate down the road.

[@dasterslice6416]

I fail to see how your popularity = responsibility to do good. I get its his opinion, and I don't care for Imagine Dragons very much, but the artist should only speak of things that speak to them. Even if they don't produce anything super creative, that doesn't mean they aren't artists. Perhaps Imagine Dragons don't care about influencing others and I agree it would be a shame if they choose not to do something good in the world with their name, but it's not like its the artist's duty to do that to begin with.

[@lorrainezea7988]

Imagine Dragons is actually using their platform to raise mental health awareness, anti-racism and support lgbtqia. They're doing these amazing projects like TRL, Love Loud and more!