Oli Sykes - Songs That Saved Me | BBC RADIO 1

[@eleanorreid384]

"if Instagram was a pub you would not go into that pub" ... AMEN to that !

[@sophie-nu3ft]

And their music saved so many of us

[@glxrw]

can you feel my heart, drown, doomed, crucify me, hospital for souls💗

[@Places_Beyond]

1000% 🙏

[@koszonet]

It's always interesting hearing Oli speak like this -- his responses are always so measured and thoughtful

[@keezykae]

Oli’s vision for BMTH has been such a ride…I’m so happy to still be understood & surprised by a giving sound that eventually just plays in my mind. So grateful to experience his art in this lifetime ❤

[@zeehp2530]

14:01 until 16:01 part really resonated with me! I love watching Oli in interviews; theres that sincerity in his commentary that makes you feel really connected and it gives you a sense of reassurance. Thank you, Oli, for staying true to yourself; you’re truly an inspiration!

[@Megantimbersvlog]

Bmth’s music has helped me so much with my sobriety & mental health journey, I was addicted to meth & crack for several years which has caused for me to go into psychosis and put in a psychward on involuntarily hold for 15+ days, 3 different times. I don’t know where I’d be right now on my journey without their music being so relatable to me in those moments. The songs Oh No, Strangers & Lost have really helped me stay sober and on the right track, they’re my go to music when I get cravings and it helps me stay strong, so thank-you for willing to be more vulnerable and open with that stuff because it helps me immensely. Xo

[@niccivancleave6004]

What a wonderful surprise to appear on my youtube first thing today. Loved the interview. ❤Oli

[@hudsonsilver4482]

"Everyone knows it's not good to have any idol because they are just humans and they can make mistakes sometimes, and it's okay. Everyone deserves to have the right to commit mistakes. But that man... It's very hard not to have him as my only idol."

[@sonapecharova4679]

Same 🥹 love him😍

[@Nightking1911]

I absolutely love BMTH, they’ve always been themselves and never bowed to the masses! They’ve always done what they wanted to do and it’s payed off. Ollie’s lyrics are always brilliant and a few of his songs have helped me through some tough times. Plus they’re all northerners which is a massive plus. Love BMTH, Love Ollie can’t wait to see them again!

[@LAVISHING]

Great for having Oli on here!

[@matthewpreece6068]

Why the first minute got me in tears 🥲🥲🥲

[@marysiad69]

Great to see him 🎉

[@wavybaby999]

SUCH A TRIP to think I have been listening to BMTH since 2005.

[@3rd_iimpact]

Same. Started with Pray for Plagues.

[@wavybaby999]

@@3rd_iimpact yep

[@raccoon93]

it's crazy thinking I saw them in a small O2 academy a month after Suicide Season was released in 2008! That was awesome, a mix of songs from Count Your Blessings and Suicide Season. I definitely felt old seeing them 15 years later in a huge arena January this year.

[@sonapecharova4679]

Love Oli, his music saved me 😍

[@Elinapap1414]

Love you Oli 💕❤️

[@clairej777]

Hurt my feelings that he said he went from a rubbish band to a good band but their first album is one of my favourites of all time 😢 I wish he’d appreciate how much some of us still absolutely love old BMTH

[@chandraabudiman]

That's the difference in perspective between the artists and listeners. I mean they were like 19 when they made Count Your Blessings. They look back at their 19 year old self when theyre now 36 and they cringe at the stuff they made. It shows improvement. I love every album of BMTH without exception. I love CYB and I also love amo. But yeah, i don't think their older albums are "rubbish" as oli said it. I just think of it as they started as deathcore and expanded their sound. Maybe as an artist, oli look at it like they started as just like any other myspace bands at the time but then they slowly grow into their own identity and their own sound, oli couldn't sing and learned how to sing and scream more properly, his improvement in songwriritng too, etc.

[@Eymbr]

You have to remember that both CYB and Suicide Season were written by a group of teenagers and early 20s kids who had little life experience to pull from. They were partying and making the most ridiculous things they could even if it didn't say anything profound. I mean just take the lyrics from Pray For Plagues as an example of what he means by "crap". When ever since There Is A Hell they have been singing about struggling with addiction, faith, emotional and mental health issues and personal growth I can understand why he views where they started as "crap" The difference between a line like "she starts a new diet of liquor and dick" and "the hardest thing you'll know is there's no love like your own" is staggering in what it says about who he is as a person and an artist. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love their older music but I would rather have them make something like Nex Gen a thousand times over than to watch one of my favorite artists and biggest inspirations fall back into the destructive and suicidal pit he was in during those older days.

[@clairej777]

@@EymbrI know that I’m not saying they need to make that type of music again cos I know they wouldn’t. But a lot of people idolise those albums and count your blessings had a huge influence on me and I will never not love it. I don’t expect them to be back at that unhealthy state but also it happened and it’s part of their journey, I just wish they didn’t shit on it so much

[@ferrenberg]

I only like their first 3 albums, not that I don't like their current style of music, it just doesn't click with me

[@clairej777]

@@ferrenberg I only know obvs count your blessings and a few songs of the next couple albums but yeah i agree with you, it’s just a totally different vibe isn’t it. I like one song on their new album but it’s cos they sound more like deftones on it than BMTH!

[@eleanorreid384]

This was a lovely treat , just watched Halsey's , such a great format and idea ❤ love how open Oli is 🤘🏻

[@wavybaby999]

What do you mean "watched halsey's"? I like how you posted multiple comments on here 😂🎉

[@eleanorreid384]

​@@wavybaby999Halsey had an episode too 😊 they've posted on this channel if you go back a few vids and haha not usually someone who comments but ya know 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

[@wavybaby999]

@@eleanorreid384 🥴 I felt that

[@TonyaHowell]

Oli is just a brill human. Thankful I exist on the same timeline as him. 🖤✶

[@MikaaqSykess]

I love Oli so much!!

[@Snickerdoodle1988]

There’s not many people I’d leave my house for to go and see but for u my friend I’d travel half way around the world.. I’ll never forget Greece.

[@w0r5h1p-bmthstsbbomiw]

I love oli so much, I hope whenever they come back to the us I’ll be able to see them play

[@joshleach3349]

BMTH has been a band for 20 years god I’m getting old

[@raccoon93]

I felt especially old stood at one of their tours in January, legs and back aching watching the 20 years of BMTH history montage!

[@rockaxis10]

Nice interview🤘💖 Love you Oli

[@AngionD]

Love you Oli, thank you so much for your wisdom and insight. 🤓💡

[@BillysKingdom]

Not the biggest BMTH and definitely took a step back post there’s a hell; but man this new album is incredible. Such a pure and uncynical take on warped tourcore with the sounds of what you THOUGHT that music sounded like

[@caitlinw6511]

Those first three albums though 🤌🏻 I was *obsessed*

[@Womb2DaTomb]

Freestyler was thr firdt cassette i ever bought and its crazy bexause thats exactly the song i wouldve picked, im chuffed someone else (especially Oli) feels the same!! Great track

[@xnetghostx]

I love music so much, Its always on and I always wonder what the thought process is making songs and who the bands I like get their inspiration from. I have no musical talent of my own which is probably a blessing, honestly. But I think this is one of the best interviews I've seen with any musician. Huge fan of BMTH, they have some songs that have gotten me through some hard times as well. So glad Oli is living that sober life now, he could have been another artist gone too soon.

[@lov61ee]

went to London in January just to see them live. love u all as always :)

[@dandelarosa64]

I love Oli shouting out Bomfunk MCs. Nobody I know ever talks about them.

[@sirjessman]

Damn, Bomfunk MC’s! 😎 TORILLE! 😁

[@Schnauzer3000]

🤘I have my first tattoo coming up, getting a half sleeve with BMTH elements in it 😃

[@foxymy1904]

Cool! I ve got my first BMTH tattoo this year😍

[@Schnauzer3000]

@@foxymy1904 awesome! Cult members unite!

[@noneheroinatall]

Love u Oli ❤

[@kiwieye]

It's so cool to see, that he recommends women in music. You don't see that often by male rock musicians. I always liked that about Bring Me. As always a very nice interview.

[@Nikola-iw1vw]

BMTH x CHARLI XCX would be so sick

[@New_Orleans_Ghost_Hunter]

Oh god no

[@bellajenkins5669]

Loved watching this! Thanks oli

[@alcoexdy]

surprised he didn’t mention ‘Hope For Us by The Jealous Sound’ I know he absolutely loves that song. I remember when he made it his profile song on MySpace 😅

[@myvampireromance17]

Love the band and Oli they definitely on my list of bands that have saved my life in a big way

[@skinnymac2411]

Amazing to hear this, really interesting and massive respect to Bowie!

[@joexkid9059]

He’s also done of of these on Apple Music, it’s great and introduced me to “breathe me” by SIA, bros taste is great ❤️

[@letssee-k6c]

thank you !!!

[@Bringmethehorizondude]

Calling it; this is the best interview Oli has ever had

[@SykeThrone]

im just a local kid but i always say oli influnced me tons beat loko at my name i alwaya give my flowers to the dude i feel mroe bads sbould in interviews lowkey

[@haxorbarrr]

CHEERS from Kansas City, MO!!!! PLEASE BMTH COME TO ARROWHEAD STADIUM OR T MOBILE CENTER!!! Much Love from US!!

[@Floating_Thoughts]

10:28 "Hey are you still doing music then?"

[@Adrian-n9d]

We love you oli! Thank for your letters songs musics❤

[@Krissyleexox]

i love him so much 🥹🫶

[@tanitajacksondyer6989]

I lol’d so much at “if instagram was a pub” 🙌🏽

[@NegateZero]

This dude is my hero

[@nyb101]

The Pub example is brilliant makes you think differently of the internet and music.

[@fensynency]

OMG freestyler is such a good song ❤😂

[@XxKiimosahbeexX]

David Bowie's Black Star album is one of the best musical pieces ever written

[@merryprezzie]

I find that really interesting that he doesn’t like going to gigs, considering he spends a lot of time in that environment. but understandable

[@xo_drk]

OLIIIIIIIIIIIII

[@clock6413]

He has had his lips done!! Look at them!

[@JKernx]

What’s different? Sorry I’m not noticing

[@joshuabenjamin1626]

Definitely has done

[@twistedcliffster9038]

And a nose job. Whatever makes him happy. It's his face to alter but he looks a bit unnatural to me

[@HardDisposition]

Cheeks too

[@gabbycervantse]

I think he got jaw implants & a nose job too

[@abhelfashamusic]

Omaga oli its amazing stuff like that

[@antontreeofwisdom]

Take a shot every time Oli says "Do you know what I mean?" :)

[@abhelfashamusic]

❤oli

[@KevinLeeSimion_Fit]

Their music saved me

[@robsupreme]

Lost Frequencies literally just put out a modern version with Bomfunk MC’s haha

[@UncleeDaddyy]

"It's tomorrows fish and chips paper"

[@georgiasutton7196]

🖤this human

[@UnholyWolffTCG]

17:38 oli using that 'Wonderful life' reference

[@DannySHansen]

Scrolling just to find this comment xD

[@4StringGoddess]

His hat ❣

[@danieltheisalonicolasebe4961]

10:58 we are so sorry oli, we miss you after 10 years of waiting 😂

[@boalollal242]

Sweden again this summer please!

[@nevrmynd9635]

Oli - "We didn't release our best album first" Me - "Yes you did 😭"

[@SilvialuLucchini]

❤

[@WDZBDG_21]

Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@timdornaus]

only point i disagree with is that we are currently lacking exciting, boundary pushing artists artists like there were in 2016. he just mentioned charli himself, or chappell roan is an easy pick here as well. or turnstile in punk and indie music.

[@minesgl9425]

11:25 🫦 Oliiii

[@ardhiograph]

Took me a while to realize that he's not wearing a longsleeve.

[@sleepyboy.design]

❤❤❤❤

[@jacksfake]

He said "do you know what I mean" only 3 times through conversation. I'm not satisfied 😂

[@angelicagarcia6427]

💙💙💙

[@elmakofernandez163]

🔥🔥🔥🔥👌

[@toyotaecw]

I wouldn’t call Oli’s vocals powerful but otherwise spot on.

[@ThisWasTheScene]

Glassjaw. Hell yeah.

[@bellajenkins5669]

STOPPPPPP charli on RIP would be soooo good ahahha

[@booooify]

Bomfunk MC's noticed...VITTU TORILLE!!!

[@Thebiarkanaku]

Mamang Olyyyyy

[@eugenemamulova4943]

Not the *wolves* are waiting bahahahaahahah

[@v7fo7vengeance]

all over his lyrics LOLS

[@abrilarriaga3505]

Oliver x grimes ❤

[@ft9719]

you are justin bieber on Indonesia

[@NintyGuy999]

My favourite band and I'll always love Oli, but what has he done to his lips?!

[@krushh]

hes most likely going through something since last year he got a nose job when he was in japan, not sure if hes done cheekbones but he def got lip fillers recently.

[@TheSofybutterfly]

@@krushh I’m wondering why he was so unhappy and insicure about the way he looked that he felt the need to change his face. I’m hoping he just does not go to far with that 😣

[@MrLeomondo]

Freddie mercury did. Best song queen made

[@whate_rockband]

next: Andy Biersack

[@robwilson6748]

9:35 definitely not talking about Katy Perry there. no sir. 🤣

[@qnam]

Does anyone know which watch he is wearing here?

[@svdkw]

Should be TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4

[@asifghazali5191]

bmth, on all platforms 🤣

[@antonionsfw]

i bet were going to see some glassjaw

[@alexjackson9513]

Can someone please tell me, does Oli look like he’s had work done on his face?

[@florider2904]

i thought so too

[@Snickerdoodle1988]

I just read he had a nose job and maybe had some fillers 🤷🏼‍♀️.

[@cameron2949]

2016 did feel like the last year where things were good…

[@richardeisner4056]

Yes, since Harambe's death, everything has just been going downhill.

[@aryaeylul]

🥹🥹❤

[@lexysatriana]

Oli 31 38 oli oli happy Scorpio season oli together forever 🦋

[@MrLeomondo]

And i never say owt 😅

[@lamonochromatique]

2016 was the last fun year, I think culturally people are more serious now and have an agenda to cover. I dont think thats unique to Oli, other people have said something similar about 2016.

[@spaceprincess50]

I'm kinda in that weird place right now. Yucky

[@anakinskywalker1509]

Jesus loves y’all

[@IceBreakBottle]

They're big.. but not the biggest band in the world

[@lucaslucas53]

of this new generation of rock is the biggest for sure

[@IceBreakBottle]

@@lucaslucas53 Bands like Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Blink 182, Muse, Linkin Park.. all shit on Bring me the horizon for album and ticket sales. It shouldn't be a competition anyway

[@nexxgenesis]

it didnt say that?

[@IceBreakBottle]

@@lucaslucas53 Yeah I can understand that

[@IceBreakBottle]

@@nexxgenesis You didn't watch the video then..