Phoebe Bridgers on Making 'Punisher' & Grammy Nominations | The Method

Phoebe Bridgers is one of today's most popular artists, bringing indie music to the mainstream. In the final episode of The Method Season 1, Phoebe sits down with MTV News correspondent Dometi Pongo to discuss her L.A. roots, creating critically acclaimed albums, groundbreaking Grammy nominations, and the method behind her unique artistry.
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[@parslysoda]

the host asked really great questions. brought out a lot of insights from the artist that i haven't really seen elsewhere

[@okumay]

so sick of seeing other intervewers ask artists the most basic questions ever like "when did you start recording" "who inspired you" etc. and you're totally right, this was a breath of fresh air

[@aashhllyy]

he's the up and coming zane lowe. haha. I love when interviewers are like this and give great questions and are interactive with the artists rather than spurting random basic questions from a card with no correlation to the previous ones.

[@DometiTV]

Thank you so much. ❤️

[@lous111]

@@DometiTV Great job, man.

[@gianlucatrevisan9374]

period

[@carlabraga6462]

I feel like he asked questions we all have as fans but that had never been addressed before.

[@DometiTV]

There’s no higher compliment. Thank you, family. ❤️

[@carlabraga6462]

@@DometiTV

[@gentry6451]

I definitely came here for Phoebe, but, man, I have got to give this interviewer props! Awesome questions that allow open-ended responses, but it still feels totally conversational and casual because of his charisma. Awesome interview.

[@andrewerickson2922]

She's glowing !

[@Devananta-Rafiq]

Protect Phoebe at all cost! She is too precious

[@roxyjuly]

love this, love the questions asked, love the answers, love phoebe, love it all. thank you for this

[@claireholmes3114]

i effing love pheobe this interview rocks

[@Rachel-zb4xe]

Okay but I want to see the original concept of the video for the Kyoto

[@martacalabrese7928]

The interviewer is AMAZING

[@areej182]

a legend

[@robertkeech9480]

aren't they speaking from different rooms?

[@oesoy]

Yah, she’s at Burger Lords in LA 🍔

[@cass5677]

she is so darn cute

[@katerpillar11]

Give that interviewer a raise he’s phenomenal

[@oliviahoover6734]

LITERALLY

[@dougxvale]

THIS INTERVIEW LOWKEY REMINDS ME OF THE MTV BACK IN THE 90S WHEN THERE WAS NO SOCIAL MEDIA AND MUSIC TELEVISION WAS THE MAIN THING DURING MTV.

[@stephaniepetersen4150]

It almost looks like the two are filmed independently.

[@callum3050]

Was literally about to comment this. Not surprised in the slightest everyone agrees. He's sick!!

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Zoo Gay

[@infinitycat007]

this interview is so phenomenal. the interviewer’s questions really provoke a kind of vulnerability, but it still just feels like a casual conversation. phoebe seems so comfortable and engaged, and the interviewer did such a good job of validating her experiences, feelings, and thoughts. definitely my favorite phoebe interview

[@nternetrat]

yeah!

[@emmaleahjones1495]

I came here to say this-- Dometi Pongo is an excellent interviewer!!! Want to see more of him

[@CelisaStratton]

I definitely hear the Elliott Smith influence in her music...listen to his work if you like her stuff! She gets it!!! She's lovely!

[@richardyelland3115]

@@emmaleahjones1495 He is incredibly well prepared but still makes it feel like his questions are off the cuff --a fluid part of the conversation. His insight on the non-repeating choruses in Kyoto blew my mind.

[@rv.9658]

People have favorite interviews now?

[@tamzinsturgeon5053]

massive props to the interviewer Dometi Pongo, this is so good!

[@imisaac398]

pongo

[@colbybarrios4014]

imagine living next to phoebe bridgers and hearing her write songs and telling her to "shut up" 👀

[@hayleyb467]

the scenario is literally laughable

[@sb_dunk]

You'd get annoyed too after a while, but yeah, telling her to shut up is a bit extreme.

[@allanvargastomas3493]

the most insane situation

[@DorianTwist]

Need peace and quiet when Jeopardy reruns are on.

[@NotASaint1985]

I definitely would have.

[@archer1949]

Punisher was my soundtrack of the summer of 2020.

[@d3fault511]

yep same

[@paris2306]

U good

[@sammywiener]

Facts

[@mirandahunt185]

must’ve been a sad summer

[@jaredvlogs8891]

same same

[@Bandstand]

I have a crush on Phoebe

[@swagman2861]

me too

[@felicityspencer951]

who doesn't

[@the.internet_being9847]

*we

[@stevenfloury6351]

love your work!

[@sangriamami]

we all do

[@lexval174]

Seriously give this interviewer a raise. This was SUCH a good interview

[@mad6582]

The interviewer killed it. Phoebe is charming and insightful as always!

[@CeeCeeRyderr]

Was listening to phoebe bridgers in the car with my mom last week and she goes, “wow this is depressing “

[@brendantaylor3570]

I don’t sense depression in Phoebe’s music. There’s plenty of music made by depressives out there, but her manner does not strike me that way. No one can judge either way obviously, but depression is not really a mood or feeling. It’s a condition that does not “go away” like a feeling, and is dealt with in terms of management. It causes fatalism and not being able to get out of bed, or sleep or eat right. It’s individually specific, but the word “depressing” gets thrown around too often. Depression is at times feeling nothing.

[@LadyLizardLizzie]

My sister always saying it’s sad music when I play her music. 😩 They don’t get how beautiful it is though.

[@caramelldansen.]

i played i know the end for my mom in the car and she said "that was a very unsettling song" lol

[@GeimywithaG]

@@caramelldansen. LOL my mom said "ugh this sounds like the end of the world" and I said "wait till I tell you what the song is called!"

[@thecatevans]

Lmaooooooo

[@michelepalozzo5824]

Her talking voice is so much lower than her singing one.

[@6BURG9]

Yeah, she sings in her head voice a lot

[@MRAAng-on2jg]

There’s quite a number of female singers like that! Like Mariah Carey for example

[@BenjaminBlak]

“What if I told you I feel like I know you but we never met”

[@mikaylaholland5536]

It’s always weird hearing her sing that about Elliot Smith when, especially because she does so many interviews and is open and vulnerable about her life, I TOTALLY feel that way about her.

[@lulululululululuul]

I love how everyone is saying what a great interviewer the guy is, first because he is and second because complementing is powerful, it open so many doors. plus I’m so happy for Phoebe ❤️

[@DometiTV]

It really does mean alot. 🥺❤️

[@yeaSwag]

One of the best interviews I’ve ever seen. Amazing questions and answers. So much insight on two of my favorite records. This is beyond quality content!

[@luisr6955]

Agreed. Phoebe has some of my favorite music ever and this was such a good interview and insight. Amazingly done Dometi

[@zachmccollum8612]

Where's Aaron Harrison?

[@gunnerdohrenwend227]

This interviewer is terrific

[@LanaBlueMusic]

Phoebe laughing at her trauma is me every therapy appointment and the interviewer is my therapist just supportively sitting there, smiling in fear 😂

[@janeosun]

nooooot smiling in fear 😂

[@rosaiglesias904]

I love that I'm not the only one that thinks this. Dometi did a really good job interviewing Phoebe, and guiding the conversation through some very interesting topics and ideas. One of my favorite Phoebe interviews for sure!

[@DometiTV]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@heroinasytumbas3346]

The interviewer was fantastic. Phoebe looked beautiful and what she said at the end was so true

[@MichaelNatrin]

This is a great interview.

[@DometiTV]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@wconniff878]

@@DometiTV good stuff dude

[@Nicole-gt7nv]

@@DometiTV Great work Dometi! You can really tell Phoebe is engaged and comfortable.

[@victorholmberg3290]

@@DometiTV Great job!

[@amandaliptakova9374]

Phoebe looks like a literal angel

[@rjcardoso]

Or a black star

[@ThePatatonga]

Or like a little love bug saying "hi!" 🤣🤣🤣😚🐞

[@eric690]

All of those black and white shots of her in the studio are so classic looking. Those will be the reference photos of her for when she’s written about in music history books for sure. Also wow, what an incredible interview

[@paulchristiansen6383]

When she giggled a bit after describing her music as “like silly death,” my heart totally melted.

[@suresoundsgreat]

mtv has never had a better interviewer imo

[@Grant_Ferstat]

This guy is actually a great interviewer. He asks great, SHORT questions. So few people can do that.

[@frackingfluidinjection]

Okay but like she looks so good in this interview

[@hayleyb467]

I love her face

[@Siile_]

She looks like a way less pretentious Brie Larson

[@caiotsengleal]

@@Siile_ lol so accurate

[@tessawilson2842]

Literally said the same thing from looking at the thumbnail

[@michaelwtapp]

Yeah, but are they in two different locations?

[@avery4559]

imagine living next to PHOEBE BRIDGERS and telling her to shut up☠

[@Mr_Rob_otto]

Dating “crusty” people because of... music. 😂

[@heidi-so2ds]

great interview! the questions are interesting and phoebe seems comfortable with the interviewer

[@blackfang04]

Phoebe is so awesome, love her music. Also the interviewer is great.

[@DometiTV]

❤️

[@kelsibclark2034]

This interviewer is incredible. Please let us see more of Dometi Pongo!

[@kisalisa_]

a truly superb interview, where the interviewer actually knows about phoebe and her music and asks a lot of good questions, doesn't feel awkward at all.

[@mollspice7]

"i probably have 5 more choruses that could be in that song (kyoto)"..... the wait begins for punisher, pv (phoebe's version)

[@8teenOfficial]

I really like the place where they interview tho, 50% diner 50% office

[@Chase_AM]

They’re not in the same location.

[@8teenOfficial]

Thanks for clarifying

[@8teenOfficial]

Lol im just joking

[@marvinpues]

"people like you because they think they're gonna make money off you........so like stop pandering to the room..." that is gold right there. what a rad person, so great to figure that out early in a career.

[@benp1559]

Very talented and driven person with a great sense of humour

[@gregoryhunter7413]

She's such an amazing songwriter. Her lyrics always hook you in the first two lines. She can convey so much in so few words. Also huge shout out to the interviewer! Those questions were great prompts.

[@dollarsaurus01]

For real tho, don’t think I’ve ever seen her look this gorgeous

[@hayleyb467]

the end on Seth meyers few months ago seriously took my breath away

[@mendtheboy]

I literally shed a tear when she talked about talking again with her dad😭😭😭😭 Phoebe❤❤ I'm happy I got to know you even if it's from millions of miles away. I'm still a huge fan. That's all that matters.

[@carolinequill7633]

she’s literally glowing

[@leif8151]

bro i wish i was her neighbour

[@akidforever92]

The lighting setup here is phenomenal *chef's kiss*, she is glowing this video, this interview is out of this world

[@Kfal620]

Thanks! I was the DP for Phoebe's side of the interview. Lit by myself and my (excellent) gaffer :)

[@JOQuetglas]

it took me half a year to appreciate punisher but now im in love with her music and her. boygenius ep is fantastic and i can't wait to dive into her first record

[@ginascaletta9891]

she's so right about sad music, some people don't understand it. THANK U PHOEBE

[@rookietrucker5114]

Conor oberst said it best “The sound of loneliness makes me happier”

[@liaa876]

so true phoebe so true

[@binglebinglebingle]

For me, the best part is 15:06 “i can only imagine”. Phoebe tells about her feeling being part of history that all nominees of best rock performances are women or women-led bands, and that’s what the interviewer says. I admire Phoebe and her accomplishments and the accomplishments of women that were not “allowed” in the past, and now they are making it, but I wouldn’t dare to say that I understand it. While I do relate to them, as someone who wants to achieve something that is not granted to me, but my experiences can’t be the same to theirs, and I can only imagine.

[@mirandagilbert503]

The vibes in this video are so good. The interviewer is so sincere, really knows the music, and asks great questions!

[@SalaWalter]

Dometi Pongo is such an incredible interviewer! This was so engaging and enjoyable to watch. Love it!

[@shannon63b]

why does the interviewer look like kevin harts big brother lol

[@usamaali736]

this was such a great interview and anything Phoebe touches is already gold but the interviewer really made it all feel so genuine and engaging

[@justinthomas1317]

She is so incredibly beautiful.

[@rw80]

Justin Thomas Fully agree with that. In fact she's so beautiful that it doesn't distract and you listen to what she's saying. If you know what I mean.

[@drxzw]

The host's enthusiasm is really contagious XD

[@incurable_humanist]

her eyes are so pretty!

[@corporate-fugitive]

Damn this Kevin Hart / Brie Larson interview is 🔥 🔥

[@TheWrongTone112]

Shes so gorgeous

[@ezthsevina]

ive never seen phoebe bridgers not in pyjamas this is a phenomenal moment for me

[@vespadano1979]

She's such an incredible musician.

[@cz9790]

She's correct. It's absolutely trauma representation. Some people can't hear others "traumrep" because it breaks them out of their encapsulated world.

[@madisonhill2495]

Phoebe is always amazing, but the interviewer also deserves so much credit for how well conducted this was. His questions were so pointed and upbeat.

[@JoeNielsen44]

I fell in love with her singing voice but her personality is super attractive too! Well done 👏

[@alexandradrabsch284]

Dometi is a phenomenal interviewer. So well researched and thoughtful, yet it has the vibe of a chill conversation. Well done dude!

[@ForrestClump]

Great questions! Thanks for this interview

[@tara2262]

she's just so cool and authentic and likeable.

[@CeeCeeRyderr]

420th like✌️ Hello lbgtq community🤟

[@eranavni-singer9189]

Hiiiiiii

[@Olhado256]

Hey MTV, please give Dometi a raise because dude is great at his job. And Phoebe looks so healthy and confident in this interview! I love seeing her like this.

[@topdogrlg]

The world doesn't deserve this woman. She's so honest here and in all her music. Super down to earth too. It was a good day when my weekly randomly generated playlist on spotify had Motion Sickness on it.

[@alu161]

6:50 imagine having phoebe sing for you for free, and telling her to shut up😭

[@sam-rz5on]

phoebes singing voice compared to her normal speaking voice are two different people omg 😭😭 i love her so much

[@kd-zf3do]

my toxic trait is watching phoebe bridgers interviews on my friend's youtube account to get them more views.

[@diggemille1065]

Lol

[@meowmeow7856]

imagine asking phoebe bridgers to shut up

[@NewWaveFilms]

MTV actually did a great interview ! ! !

[@dabricio]

Phoebe is surprisingly social

[@dollyjanesordilla5029]

She's a Leo

[@luisr6955]

I never saw her as antisocial or shy tho

[@dabricio]

@@luisr6955 I just got that vibe from her songs for some reason

[@kelb6073]

@@dollyjanesordilla5029 That doesn't mean much. I'm a leo and I'm not social.

[@cl8822]

How does one go about marrying Phoebe?

[@thegoat-sg5hg]

This is actually such a fire interview. Great questions great answers.

[@yepisuredolikecats3979]

astonishing how different her talking voice is from her singing voice

[@cggarrod]

She’s honest, heartfelt, and just so very down to earth. Lovely to follow, and will be continue to.

[@edenroc5572]

“Trauma representation” is exactly what I need 😩

[@veerchasm1]

I don’t read SAD in her lyrics, they are funny and observational

[@rw80]

Same here. Also when you see and hear her, I see a very optimistic person.

[@olav3378]

5:01 im telling my kids this was nirvana

[@sophia.ciocca]

this is SUCH a great interview. props for these amazing questions, that really did provoke such amazing conversation and vulnerability! this is the kind of stuff that i totally wanted to know! thank you!

[@legoat8747]

She looks a lot like bire Larson

[@hanahm.1746]

for a person who writes sad songs, she smiles a lot. i love that

[@emilycornfoot521]

i don’t know if i love her or hate her she puts me in so much pain smoke signals is gonna be the death of me

[@sahahar]

didn't realise how much i needed this interview. when she spoke about her dad and elliott i teared up

[@marcotedesco8954]

I feel more freshly showered just by looking at Phoebe in this

[@maxschafnitz5978]

Really great feature on Phoebe! One of my all-time favorite artists 🖤👻

[@blainearin2809]

Give this interviewer a raise! I love his thoughtfulness and willingness to truly *listen* to her answers.

[@alexanderm2888]

amazing interview. thoughtful questions for fans....not generic bs, or pandering stupidity.

[@oesoy]

I dig that she’s giving the interview at Burger Lords. Nom nom

[@tm87887]

She seems so down to earth, great sense of humor, and her music is amazing! How can people not love this woman??