Yungblud Interview: Walking the Sunset Strip | SPIN Cover Story

If Yungblud led a cult, many would join - even those who fancy themselves hard to persuade. He has an orbit, an aura, an affability that is borderline intoxicating. You can experience it for yourself during our walk with Yungblud through the Sunset Strip, from the Viper Room to the Rainbow Bar and Grill - watch Yungblud share some incredible stories and a Dr Pepper 🖤
“I ain’t ever going to be Harry Styles,” Yungblud acknowledges. “I ain’t ever going to be Lizzo. I ain’t ever going to be Ariana Grande. They’re brilliant artists, but they say enough and not enough at the same time. I adore them. I think what they stand for is amazing, but they never go off the edge. I go off the edge, and that’s a bit dangerous. I am not here to be a f*cking cup of tea. I’d be a shot of whiskey. You're either going to love it or you're not. But that's the point. I want to be real.”
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[@Tenareful]

I love that this interview just let's dom do a 40 minute adhd ramblewalk its beautiful

[@theenglishbiker8293]

ADHD RAMBLEWALK! What a phrase!!!

[@nataliabirchall9093]

He’s so Northern too and I love it

[@baum7des7lebens7]

If you have adhd yourself you don't mind at all 😃

[@weronika11333]

He is so special. This is the first artist who seems so humble and close to me, I feel almost as if he knows me. I admire him very much. He's so good-natured and gentle. He fights so much for what he believes in, he is so loud in it and does not hurt anyone - exceptional. He is not a star in what he does - he is primarily human.

[@mynamesjackson10]

I saw him without knowing his music at all at the 97X festival and I have to say he has inspired me so much I’m not even a week. I’m looking forward to being a YOUNGBLUD fan!!!

[@weronika11333]

@@mynamesjackson10 Yes, he is an amazing person. I adore him! And I wish you all the best!

[@jackiem791]

Dude, YOU ARE AWESOME, LOVE YOUR WORK, YOUR LOOK, YOUR SOUND...AMAZING!!! WISH YOU WOULD COVER THE SONGS FROM LABYRINTH, YOU. DEF DID BOWIE JUSTICE ON LIFE ON MARS!!! 🖤🤘🖤

[@Lonelyisthemews]

He's such a sweetie for actually talking to the cashier and asking how they were doing, and buying the camera and crew drinks :')

[@nataliabirchall9093]

Yeah! He’s so northern

[@lenanabanana5001]

“People say never meet your hero’s but I did and it was everything I wanted it to be “ this was me meeting you last week dom - you’re special, a proper rockstar - love you 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@nataliabirchall9093]

I imagine he’s just himself! Be really cool to meet him

[@TheRootman626]

I'm a 42 year old school rocker married with kids and I dunno how but I can totally relate to this dude so much. He is so genuine and awesome. This world needs more people like Dom in it. Keep rocking brother Much love and respect 🖤🖤!!

[@muamelanie]

Same. I'm 48.

[@djhectic6684]

Same here, I'm 42. Dom is only 2 years older than my daughter

[@oceancat0450]

I feel like I’m truly just vibing with him, walking down sunset, after popping an Adderall, and talking deep thoughts, without taking a breath. Very chill. “Do you want anything to drink?” Polite AF.

[@delaney5721]

I literally cannot wrap my mind around why some people don’t like him he’s a literal god given masterpiece 🖤🖤🖤 so pure hearted and authentically himself he’s talented asf it was so lovely meeting him for the first time

[@tiamariemoore1595]

Doms eyes are eyerything . I love him so much x

[@Daisytheprincessss]

He's so polite and well mannered

[@nicoleeastman8195]

Love the literal ADHD moment, mid interview "oh hello dog, ya not a dog more like a bear, how are you" to the dog not the owner.... Thank you for proving am not the only one who has them moment 😂😂😂 fab interview dom loved it, so real and natural.

[@MandyD445]

I do this too. You are not alone. I have undiagnosed ADHD, although I have enough self awareness to know I have it. Get easily distracted during conversations. "Oh there's a beautiful flower. Doesn't the sky look blue today" whilst talking to someone and often have to explain that I'm not being rude or inattentive it's just I get easily distracted. I'm a real scatter brain. I struggled to focus in school. I wouldn't be able to sit still during mealtimes as a child. My mother used to have to read to me in order to get me to eat as i was running around all the time. I was a very hyper kid. You're never the only one going through these things. Embrace your differences. You are wonderful just as you are . Sending love&compassion to you. Best wishes. 🙏💛🙌💞💫✨

[@gemmabaird3659]

Love Dom individualism so different to the stereotypical rock and roll celebrity.

[@h077y]

The story about snuggling guitars in and the Irish kid sneakily advertising for him is so mad cool and wholesome 😭

[@hoffoliv7]

It’s really hard to find a genuine person like Dom nowadays. I just love him.

[@SuzyTrippa]

I'm 61 and I'm loud, proud, and so talkative... But I'm also an empath, with a heart of gold... Took me a longtime to accept myself, as l was always told to calm down... All my feelings sit just under the surface... I love this young man with a passion! The world is a better place with him in it! ❤🖤

[@jamielavender582]

My mom is not the most accepting person... She thinks she is open-minded but she really isn't So because who I really am isn't normal, I'm a boy living in a girls body who wants to where all black and chains with slicked back hair. This keeps me going YUNGBLUD keeps me going the community the music him is what keeps me from falling into a whole I would never be able to get out of. So even though I know you will never see this in had to put it out YUNGBLUD has saved me in every sense of the word Thank u

[@djhectic6684]

🖤🖤🖤 much love brother, it's already gotten so much better with people like Dom in it. And it will continue to get better. I can't say I know what you're going through, but we all need to love and support each other. I proudly stand with Dom for your right to exist and be whatever you want to be or identify as whatever you identify as.

[@random_person6355]

You will always have a place to belong in the BHC 🖤🖤🖤 in this community built on music and love, there will always be people out there who respect your pronouns, whoever you are we're here for you. I'm sure that however you want to dress, you look amazing 🖤🖤 you belong

[@JaxAlverson]

I identify as nonbinary. I have moments where I feel more like a boy in a girls body and really struggle with my identity. My parents don’t even accept me as nonbinary. Half my friends abandoned me because I’m nonbinary. I can’t tell if I’m really a boy who’s scared of losing more people. Or if I’m nonbinary and just overthinking it.

[@melissawells5779]

He’s way beyond his years, he’s amazing ❤❤❤

[@killenheidi1381]

Simply put I love you Dominic

[@Margaret-ym3pg]

He's got wonderful green eyes❤

[@Lolam192]

His eyes are super gorgeous❤

[@JerseyAccent653]

You can tell he's deff the same person on and off the camera. I love him.

[@analescheet]

I love him more than anything

[@QueenOfLit97]

this made me smile so big 😊 i absolutely love this man with all my heart and i had the pleasure of meeting him earlier this year and he was the absolute sweetest person ever! i’m so grateful for dom and yungblud and the community he’s created! i truly feel like i belong! 🖤🖤🖤

[@erikap7105]

thank you so much SPIN for this interview 🖤

[@TheColecole28]

I just want to meet him once and actually say just one thing to him. I am so jealous of anyone who encounters him, out on the road, after a concert, it would be such a fookin honor.

[@rhiannafallon5281]

i always come back to this interview when i need something to keep me going 💜 it’s so beautiful !

[@tashapeterson4664]

Dom is the most genuine person ever, the most loving, the best role model and hero to many people out there. Much love 💙

[@shannonST9666]

He is such a cool talented guy. ❤️

[@Xplreli]

I love hearing him speak and how passionate and kind he is. ❤️

[@poetessaloud9385]

I love his positive and humble attitude towards his music and. His fans.he is prescous he is the same age as my youngest child.i they to have a wonderful attitude to people and life. Its beautiful people like them that makes this world a better place to be .they make you smile .and smiling is good for everyone.

[@Artlover108]

Love YUNGBLUD 🖤

[@almaambeskovic831]

Love him so much🖤

[@christinagage262]

We love who you are and don't ever stop

[@MeghanP-k6m]

He is such a talented person ❤ it

[@konyadampier3558]

What can I possibly say about Dom that hasn't already been said? How can I convey what he means to me and obviously so many people? I spend time everyday watching his videos and listening to his music.i am 60 yrs old and tbh the teenagers aren't his only fans.he owns my heart and my life is a bit more exciting since I found Yungblud! Wearing his shirt right now.he is as an amazing individual as God has ever created.hope to meet him someday.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JamieReynolds-m5y]

i think he is a beautiful person !!!

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

He’s really got a brilliant mind. His study of music has always struck me as impressive, and he applies it in his own sound. I’m looking forward to watching him mature as a musician. He is finding his voice. It’s exciting. Great “interview.”

[@MindyHicks-e1v]

Hey is the sweetest ever much love

[@evanwoods5964]

He’s such a beautiful sole ❤

[@monahoward8380]

DR, Pepper is my favorite too 🥰

[@MishElleTalksBack]

Sighhhhhhh 2yrsnlater and miss you

[@gdhaym8_]

My cheeks hurt from smiling 🤭 loved thissss. I really believe in him and what he’s doing, truly think of him as an absolute legend ! 🤟🏻 He’s such a genuine, kind, creative, playful soul and deserves all good that comes his way. ❤ hard not to feel empowered, comforted and inspired in his rays. ☀️

[@nothingnewaboutme4384]

He's amazing 😍

[@lavenderandchaos]

He literally fixed his chipped tooth a month ago. I thought it was so cute 🥺

[@muamelanie]

It's because it started chipping more. You really can't leave a tooth like that, eventually it would cause him pain. I've done it before. Not fun.

[@MishElleTalksBack]

Misssssss you!!!!

[@finireyes7955]

34:04 walks into the bar and toxic is playing !!! i can't

[@marionforsyth7040]

I found young blood and my world changed i am a david bowie fan when I heard him sing heroes I knew just how big he would become what a beautiful person he is inside and what a voice I'm now a fan forever

[@ashleyhornibrook5445]

Yay more Yung Buld watching him I wonder what Dom is going to talk about in this You Tube viedo?

[@noonespecial8600]

I don't know when to stop

[@candicethreadgill6126]

Candicexx❤

[@Dulles-he8eo]

Great brother you are mate.bless n yours.very polite with people.bless you

[@mads1070]

Watching this a year later but still got excited that I’m drinking Dr.Pepper as he goes to get a Dr.Pepper😌🖤

[@mynamesjackson10]

Thank you for letting me know that I can be my self no matter what people think about me❤❤❤

[@docvalentine13]

I went to add this to watch later, cause I was searching for a song, one of his actually... but accidentally clicked on it instead, and could not stop it. Very interesting, love yungblud🖤

[@AdorawithLove]

I'm not seeing any comments about it but it was Kurt Cobain who didn't really like doubling his vocals and Butch Vig the producer of Nevermind was the one who would get him to do it by bringing up John Lennon. Very cute story, Kurt adored Lennon

[@jenniferpeterson260]

Originality is unknown. That's epic.

[@imarrywhales]

I love Yungblud's advice. He's such a genuine person. My love.

[@jamieisdead6784]

🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@gaelle4328]

And a very cute dog! Very well spottet.

[@ringoroll]

The Bow is my happiest place on Earth. Many an hour spent there...

[@elizaveta9571]

Must have been snowing in LA that night.

[@tamlamoore7962]

HAPPY TURTLE ISLAND DAY 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@terrypmusic]

Cool!

[@janessmorales7072]

or we could break up whatever u want but i have these kids to think of

[@fabianacamozzi775]

Meu príncipe lindo 🇧🇷

[@janecousins456]

Good interview, love Dom and his music and everything he stands for. I worry about him though, takes on a lot of peoples troubles, I hope he continues to take care of himself and surround himself with loving people. Confused about the reason the name Yungblud came about in this interview, I previously heard him say it came about because his management called him the young blood ie because he was new and young. Ah well whatever, he’s great. Keep doing your thing and keep on rocking ❤

[@h077y]

Like it came from his manager but this meaning probably helped it resonate with him and made him wanna stick with it

[@noonespecial8600]

The stress

[@loulou2631]

🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@Princessdiana30x]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nataliabirchall9093]

Anyone else clicking? 😂😂

[@noonespecial8600]

I can be allot

[@lemi7201]

I like how he says “Cant trust anyone more than you trust yourself”.. on Point 👏🏽 Absolutely agree. Too many risky rats out there.

[@Murderous_Monk]

He rambles just like me adhd talk

[@janmore5367]

But Friday night I'm free

[@NicoleSMacmillan]

🖤🤍

[@robinsalario4372]

i know del amitri

[@mariavernal1432]

I think we can relate with the special needs

[@janmore5367]

I'm sorry but no I'm not allowed to think about u

[@naished]

Dude is such a goofball

[@victoriadorisvaughancloyd2500]

🙏🙏 Hi Yung blood how is your day going and night and day from Victoria Doris Vaughn cloyd means daughter of Russell means cloyd

[@janessmorales7072]

karma

[@michellekirkendall5153]

Yungblud is one of a kind. I think the last time we had an artist who believed in himself and didn't care about what anyone thought of him was when we had Freddie Mercury. Yungblud is inspiration and very intoxicating especially his eyes.

[@Margaret-ym3pg]

When he said that people think that loud people are fake.. I really feel it , us talkative people aren't fake.

[@loriburnip]

See and that part didn't make sense to me because loud people like him remind me more of like Golden Retriever energy. And I can't think of anything more honest down-to-earth and not fake than golden retriever energy 😂

[@SuzyTrippa]

I'm 61 and I'm loud, proud, and so talkative... But I'm also an empath, with a heart of gold... Took me a longtime to accept myself, as l was always told to calm down... All my feelings sit just under the surface... I love this young man with a passion! The world is a better place with him in it!

[@stupidknot2]

That was Kurt Cobain that said he didn’t want to double track his vocals my friend. He said it to Butch vig when they were recording the never mind album and Butch told him well. The Beatles did it John Lennon did it so you should do it too because John Lennon did it Kurt Cobain decided it was OK to do:-)

[@nataliabirchall9093]

Thanks Iv been looking through to see who it was 😂😂

[@simapishnamaz8388]

Ilove it❤