Jack Antonoff spills on celebrity lookalikes and collaborations with Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jack Antonoff opens up about celebrity lookalikes and collaborations with Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers.'
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Jack Antonoff recently made a captivating appearance on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers.'
Amid cheers and applause from the audience, Antonoff discussed a variety of topics, touching on his recent marriage and his collaborations with musical icons Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey.
Jack Antonoff unveils personal reflections and witty anecdotes
As the conversation unfolded, Antonoff shared insights into his personal life, humorously acknowledging his recent marriage and the emotional rollercoaster that came with it.
He reflected on the profound realization of letting go of preconceived notions about relationships and embracing the beauty of finding the right partner.
Antonoff shared a poignant insight, stating, "Someone told me that when you die and when you get married is the only time everyone you love is in a room."
He added, "And I was like, oh, that's just a thing someone says, and I perform for a living, so I don't mind if the attention is on me. And then as soon as it started, my whole body became wet."
Amidst the banter, Antonoff found himself delving into the topic of his celebrity doppelganger, Fred Armisen.
With good-natured humor, he reflected on the amusing encounters of people mistaking him for Armisen, seamlessly transitioning the conversation into a discussion about his collaborations with renowned artists.
Jack Antonoff explores collaborative triumphs in music production
The conversation shifted gears to Antonoff's remarkable work on albums with Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift.
He quipped, "I'm really proud of those two because I think in my industry, like, there's this, like, endless, like, rah-rah, pivot this way and that way, and I've had a few... Really, Lana and Taylor, we've just worked for a long period of time and, like, found this space where it's like... gets like loonier and loonier and more exciting and it just makes me feel..."
"And it's the same thing with my band. The record we just made, it even ties into the marriage, too. Like, I think a big theme is, like, investing in long relationships. It makes me feel, like, sweet," Antonoff added.
In an industry often perceived as competitive and contentious, Antonoff underscored the importance of fostering enjoyable and harmonious creative environments.
He debunked the myth of music-making being an inherently difficult or tumultuous process, emphasizing the joy and fulfillment found in collaborative efforts.
Channeling New Jersey roots: The impact of Bruce Springsteen and local icons
Touching on his collaboration with legendary musician Bruce Springsteen, Antonoff revealed the significance of finding inspiration in his New Jersey roots.
"Well, I mean, [Springsteen is] obviously one of the great poets and musicians of our time, but music comes from a landscape. I come from a place that -- New Jersey -- that is very misunderstood, so you have to... Literally not a joke. I guess the name is a punch line," he noted.
Antonoff credited artists like Springsteen, alongside others from his home state, for providing him with the courage to authentically express himself through music, drawing from the landscape and culture of his upbringing.
He also expressed, "But, you know, it's you -- you have to -- you need people. And for me, it was Springsteen and the E Street Band, it was Southside Johnny, it was Saves the Day, it was Lifetime, it was, you know, Lauryn Hill. There's all these things that came out of New Jersey that said, okay, like, this place that is so misunderstood has a voice that..."
Within the anecdotes and reflections, the discussion returned to Antonoff's band, Bleachers, and the eagerly awaited release of their upcoming album.
The evening concluded with the promise of a live performance, marking the first time the band would debut a song from their latest album.
Antonoff's appearance on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' was not only entertaining but also enlightening, shedding light on the multifaceted aspects of his life as a musician, collaborator, and newlywed.
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