"I get a real freedom in the idea of character" - An Aesthetic History of The 1975 

Matty really eats the pages of dictionaries for breakfast

‘you know why i did that? because i’m a wanker’ his mind

'more like a brand than a band....songwriter'

His vocabulary is broader than my future.

I want a documentary on the 1975 with just matty talking the entire time.

matty has such an interesting mind, could honestly listen to him speak forever

i’m living for the 3000 different hair styles

His hair in "Somebody Else" is what I live for.

Matty's MIND. He's a breathe of fresh air in an industry so saturated with mediocre talent. He truly is a beautiful artist.

no one: absolutely no one: matty: SeLf reFerEnTial

Matty in interviews is the kind of person you want to keep on listening to, or having a long brainy discussion about anything and everything. That's a trait we don't see much these days.

'So I went on tumblr' *level up for vsco girls*

BIG PROPS TO WHOEVER MADE THAT INTRO THAT WAS ACTUALLY GENIUS WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT IT

I love how the transition from self titled to I like it when you sleep was partly controlled by the fans. There's something really beautiful about that and pink was the ballet choice for the fans. It's warm, romantic and real which is what I think when I listen to all the songs on that album.

I love how these "aesthetic" details were personally addressed by him. Oftentimes, i wonder a lot why a music video has to look the way it looks, but Matty gave me an answer: because it's fun and he doesn't wanna get bored! That's why a person like me loves Matty. He pays attention up to the smallest details and i think it's just incredible

I love he doesn't take himself too seriously, and then sometimes it seems like he might and you're just trying to figure him out but he's already gone onto the next thing.

i like it when you you sleep era was the masterpiece aesthetic cause you can recognise the band immediately even if you’re not a fan. self titled album and abiior doesn’t have the most iconic aesthetic but the elements part of it like robbers music video or that rabbit rat and so many other things don’t let us forget why those four guys are genius

he seems so healthy and in a good place... so proud of him

I'll never forget the way the I like it when you sleep point in time made me feel. The easter eggs and everything was so fun, the singles, everything. The concert was the cherry on top. It was the first time I had a band make me feel so immersed in their universe!!! Pure brilliance

Drink every time Matty says 'self referential'

I had to stop like every 30 seconds cause I had to look up a word I didn't know. This man is incredibly well spoken, that's so attractive

he is one of my favourite human beings for sure

Saw them at reading. Honestly was such such an incredible performance.

man i really want to visit Matty's house someday. like check out the books and vinyls he has. smoke at 2AM on the roof while talking about the true meaning of life. just yakno, for once, coming out of character, and looking at the world from a different lens.

Can we just keep talking about that first era? Man that black and white aesthetic was truly perfect.

matty's passion for what he does and his seriousness when it comes to making music/art always amaze me. he's such an all round artist who puts every bit of his soul into not only singing but also every other field in the industry. i wonder what his IQ is?

"I get a real freedom in the idea of character" i relate to this so much!

Hearing him describe the first album as an "80s teen movie" is so insane to me because when it came out I was 17 and basically in this phase where I was obsessed with turning my life into a classic teen movie. And the first time I heard The 1975 (as introduced by a guy I liked, of course) it blew my mind because it was uncannily perfect for that point in my life

i love how his mind wanders

the editing compliments his thought process so well i love it

I just want a massive list with all the references matty did on all of his interviews so that I can study then and maybe - just maybe - understand what happens inside of his head.

I didn’t know this was coming. I wasn’t prepared😩

I could listen to Matty speak all day, he has a way with words and expressing himself very articulate

I'm not sure why I watched this since I don't know anything about the 1975 but damn I'm glad I did! Absolute pleasure listening to him speak

This is a brilliant idea for an interview... I've always been so curious about their constant change in aesthetic, especially after attaching them to the black and white weird rock n roll vibe.

I have to pause the video so many times because he’s too big brain for me and my small brain can’t keep up

I get so mesmerized by Matty and his mind. I adore him, and how he can go from being very serious to making jokes in the split of a second.

0:06 i love when he call his name with british accent

they were insane at reading omg i was so lucky to see them

One of the most interesting bands today. Following them is a wild ride, you never know what to expect.

The fact that he listened to what the fans wanted for their sophomore album is so humble. He knows how to cater to his audience and to meet what that want and I LOVE IT

I'm sorry but I still laugh every time I see the part in The Sound video where it says "if this band thinks they have a charismatic singer..." *shows Matty* "...they're wrong" *shows sad Matty with head down* 😂😂😂😂

weRe nOt a pOp bAnD

"and do you know why I did that? because I'm a wanker!" - this, right here, is why Matty and The 1975 more generally, get to have their moments of pretention and self-indulgence. They're in on the jokes, they get it and, tbh, they're the most interesting band around right now because of it.

I love him! He is so funny but also very smart and intelligent, I love to hear him speak. He hasn't been doing interviews lately (I think because of the controversy that came out in May when he was dating Taylor Swift) but I hope to see him again soon in an interview.

Nobody: Matty: “Im just really self-referential”

Take a shot every time Matty says reference, self referential or deconstruction.

Seeing this band live was everything

A beautiful mad man walking around as a genius

Why is he a singer when he can be an amazing English teacher?

I love him. I want him and Jonathan Van Ness to interview each other

3:17 "ART" I got throwbacks to... 'And I do make art, thank you very MUCH!'

"Cause I'm a wanker" that's what he said

The editing really topped this video off, will be watching three million times over

Oh, this was great. Trip down memory lane to vintage 1975 and back to now. I need to get back into this band.

Matty you beautiful man reading was one of your best concerts ever!!❤️

GOD I just love listening to Matty talk so much so that I'm gonna go revisit my playlist of The 1975 interviews so I can listen to him talk some more 🌚

The 1975 the most aesthetic band everrr, who's the art director ? I always love them concept, I can't wait for new albums

I wish he would have talked about what happened to the "She's American" music video. It's my favorite song of the record, and i was so looking forward to see the video for it.

This video is so well edited

"I get a real freedom in the idea of character" that sounds like something Bowie said back in the 70's. That's a good thing. Take characters to an extreme.

this was legitimately one of the most fascinating things i've watched in a while

I love the way he talks & feels. Every concert of theirs, that I've been to, is such an amazing, emotional experience. Highly recommend them as a whole

this is genuinely one of my favourite videos of all time

To me, nothing can beat ILIWYS. It was mature, introspective, humiliating, gentle and so so vulnerable. Beautiful record.

This man's a bloody genius!

Man I'm getting so emotional and nostalgic watching this, I've been a fan since 2013 when I was 12 and I've seen them twice. I miss the old eras so much ):

Can we talk about how amazing they were at Reading and how mental and excited the crowd was

this video brought me to tears for some reason. so lucky to have been here throughout the whole evolution :')

“the fans were bored so we changed everything“ bro 🥺🥺🥺🥺 what a bro

thank u for this video 🥺

this was such a good explanation. very interesting matty 🖤.

facedown still gives me chills whenever i hear it, god that entire first album has such a big place in my heart. i'll never get tired of listening to it. such beautiful sounds

That was so interesting. He’s so charismatic.

I know its easy to just focus on Matty and all the beautiful and interesting things he's telling us about but holy shit that video!! the way its been put together is absolutely brilliant, great job!!

Their aesthetic is so incredibly chic. So many clever, beautiful choices, so well done. Matty is a true artist.

best interview ive seen in a while

I really needed this in my life tbh

This video is really cohesive and well done. Thank you!

Had the pleasure of seeing them live last weekend in Glasgow, and it was easily the best looking gig I've been to from an aesthetic stand point.

i really could listen to him talking about how everything is made and just the thought process behind every little detail FOR HOURS

I’ve said it on numerous videos, I admire Matty so much. He’s very self and socially aware and continues to grow as a person and artist. Not sure I would ever want to commit to spending too much time in his mind but I would love to have a conversation with him. These are some of my favorite videos, where they just let him talk and explain his ideas.

Loved this, this was really good.

absolutely loving the new song ‘People’ 🤗

Thanks 4 the video love it and the band

My new favorite interview

8:44 i too feel at my most comfortable when i’m a clown

i love this video! i could listen to matty all day every day

Just been to the hard rock cafe in London to see his guitar!!!!!!!!

He mentioned Ecco The Dolphin! God knows how much time I spent on that game when I was a kid.

Damn. It’s so much more than a band. It’s like what they’re doing has a meaning within a meaning and I’m LIVING FOR IT.

Ughhhh i love Matty😭❤️ sooo ready to see him in December ❤️

Whoever edited this NEEDS THE RAISE OF THE CENTURY!!!!!

He can explain literally any thing to me and learn so much about it

Jeez I am crazy cus I followed every word of that. I could listen to him talk all day. I dont think anyone plans out their videos lyrics songs themed aesthetics like him I bet the next three albums are already done in his mind. There is truly not many people like him he knows exactly what he wants to achieve and produces it. Even the highest paid stars and some of the greats he looks up to dont FULLY produce their own voice. I could go on but Bravo!!!

I don’t even know what he’s talking about but I’m so captivated with his talking

He is so dreamy, aesthetically intelligent. Big brain, Matty.

i needed this months agoooooo

Matty Healy, you are a genius, and an icon.

I could listen to him everyday and just feel happy.