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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[@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?

[@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

[@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?

[@Bandstand]

I have a crush on Phoebe

[@swagman2861]

me too

[@felicityspencer951]

who doesn't

[@the.internet_being9847]

*we

[@stevenfloury6351]

love your work!

[@n4t455h4]

we all do

[@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.

[@chaplaincadet]

I definitely would have.

[@lexval174]

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

[@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

[@sarahlamphier]

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

[@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

[@tamzinsturgeon5053]

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

[@imisaac398]

pongo

[@mad6582]

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

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@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. 🥺❤️

[@paulchristiansen6383]

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

[@amandaliptakova9374]

Phoebe looks like a literal angel

[@rjcardoso]

Or a black star

[@ThePatatonga]

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

[@heroinasytumbas3346]

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

[@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]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@kelsibclark2034]

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

[@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!

[@blackfang04]

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

[@DometiTV]

❤️

[@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?

[@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.

[@carolinequill7633]

she’s literally glowing

[@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.

[@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.

[@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”

[@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

[@heidi-so2ds]

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

[@drezdenwerk6310]

The host's enthusiasm is really contagious XD

[@liaa876]

so true phoebe so true

[@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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@heejonglee3825]

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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@vespadano1979]

She's such an incredible musician.

[@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.

[@sevina3430]

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

[@SalaWalter]

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

[@tara2262]

she's just so cool and authentic and likeable.

[@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!

[@hanahm.1746]

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

[@TheWrongTone112]

Shes so gorgeous

[@incurable_humanist]

her eyes are so pretty!

[@fIyhigh]

her singing voice and talking voice are completely different , it's so crazy bye

[@sahahar]

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

[@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

[@MaazAhmed]

What an excellent interview. Thank you for this!

[@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

[@caitlinmalley]

This is an EXCELLENT INTERVIEW! Thank you both

[@argeltuazon5059]

We love you Phoebe!!! ❤️ from: Philippines 🇵🇭

[@emmab1630]

love this interview!

[@RaleighASMR]

Great interview! So happy for Phoebe's growing success.

[@lukewinsor3048]

Such a great conversation!

[@anna-nx8zi]

this interview was amazing!! great great host, seemed genuinely so interested in what he was asking. so great!

[@roxyjuly]

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

[@thegoat-sg5hg]

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

[@blainearin2809]

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

[@ForrestClump]

Great questions! Thanks for this interview

[@sam-rz5on]

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

[@boxlightbox]

This is a gooooooood interview, huge props to Dometi Pongo for this masterclass.

[@beth6843]

PHOEBE'S SMILE IN THIS!! THIS WAS SUCH A GREAT INTERVIEW I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH :)

[@habso2838]

wowowowoww this interview is everythinggg✨ so many questions answered that i’ve been wondering about for a while now and the visuals were added in soooo well 10/10!!!

[@markmeleady]

She seems so relatable and down-to-earth.

[@losangeleslovesyou]

Love discovering new artists. Thanks MTV!

[@erinjade1256]

i really hope one day i can see her live, she reallly is incredible!

[@nasihulwan1223]

So happy on how far she's gotten and being still so humble about it. And the guy interviewing her is so wholesome.

[@tedmackie559]

I come back to this interview all the time

[@stephen25uk]

I love Phoebe's music so this is a great interview to watch. Well done Dometi Pongo for conducting it so well.

[@lucritiarupert6560]

This guy did one of the best MTV interviews I have seen in a hot minute. I loved this 🥰

[@Karl4242]

Exquisite interview!!! How they fed of each other was just such a pleasure to watch!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@thewizardmountain]

great interview! love the final question and answer about learning you are the boss. very smart.

[@supremajullibeama6249]

I love how grateful and appreciative she is of every step of the journey

[@riana3345]

This is such a good interview 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@krisbrown6112]

Loved this interview! The interviewer is fantastic, great questions.

[@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!

[@rosiesaikaly1178]

i loved the questions!!!

[@tm87887]

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

[@cggarrod]

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

[@JerichaG92]

This interview is so good. Great insightful questions

[@christineclayback8708]

this is like the best celeb interview I've ever watched the interviewer asked such good questions and phoebes just the best

[@mollspice7]

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

[@Saintdream3]

Amazing interview. He did a great job. Feel much more interested in Phoebe now!

[@megank9355]

Never heard her speaking voice before, surprising and such a unique voice, both singing too! Love you Phoebe!!

[@hawatarawally6428]

The pace of this interview is really really good!

[@CoralineMoth]

I love everything about this interview

[@diegstroX8032]

Great interview. She’s so lovely ☺️

[@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.