Trent being able to laugh about the worries that people wouldn't like his music now that he's sober made me smile. I feel like I've grown up with him in a way, and I'm so proud of how far he's come.

"I don't like to ½ do something..." ~Trent Reznor, a perfectionist

"Its not about genre, or pop, or rock.. But truth and risk taking, can and does matter..." - Trent. Gold.

as much as we all have our fav NIN era, i'm stoked to see him and his band/family continue to experiment and evolve through the decades while working with younger artists to hone their craft while helping bring newer artists to everyone's ears. sign of a true artist. EDIT: Having listened to Halsey's album a number of times now, having known of her but not heard her music, i can without a doubt say i know *why* Trent & Atticus agreed to work with her. Her own craft is immense & transcends the bounds of terms like pop, rock, punk, whatever, much like NIN does, which is what i loved about Trent's collaboration album with Saul Williams some time ago as well, but i digress. Halsey didn't *need* to be uplifted by Atticus & Trent, her talent speaks for itself, but the three working together on an album like this is wonderful, and makes a mockery of some commenters claiming they sold out, or she's "just" a pop singer. this album is not designed for radio play and chart-topping. it has its catchy moments, sure, but it's so much more. give it a good listen - with great headphones - before rushing to judge the work and the motivations of people who created it. peace.

It’s like Trent is doing for Halsey in the same way Bowie did for him as a sort of mentor figure of sorts, which is dope to see. And it’s a great album that has elements that reminded me of the fragile, which feels like the child of that record. Which is all in all, great.

Having Trent Reznor to be on the credits of an album, I could die a happy man if that happened. A lot of people don’t know but Aaliyah wanted to work with Trent Reznor on a album for her.

This conversation is really awesome. It's EXTRA awesome in the fact that THEY ALL LET EACH OTHER SPEAK WITHOUT INTERUPTING EACH OTHER. Gosh I wish all conversations were like this. Just wonderful.

She seems like one of those people that talk a lot once they're nervous. Trent is the coolest, most zen person I've ever seen.

Trent and Atticus are beginning to look like each other.

Trent has aged wonderfully! Atticus too. Very handsome and talented gentlemen.

I think it's cool that we still have popstars trying to change how mainstream music could sound.

I played the album's first song and 3 notes in, about one second, I recognized NIN fingerprints.

Trent looks like he was getting ready for shows again. Truly a shame it couldn't work out this year.

Everything changes, and Trent Reznor is so wise here , I can hear him talking the whole time , his voice is so calming , love you forever Trent reznor

I’m following Halsey for a long time on her journey, NiN even longer. This album is like the meeting of two strong and роwerful streams becoming one river. I love witnessing this confluence.

The most precious moment in the whole interview is when I see Trent smiling. If I remember correctly, I rarely see him smile like this on camera except when he is with his wife.

Trent and Atticus still masters of the craft after all this time.

I want to say this without sounding like a fanboy or creep or something... Throughout my life I have been through some of the worst and darkest experiences I could imagine on this planet. I have been to hell and back. It wasn't a family member or friend who was always by my side through the extreme ups and downs, on the contrary, family and friends tended to show their true colors during by those times and I've parted ways with many of them over the years. The person/thing that was always by my side was Trent Reznor and his music. So, thank you sincerely, sir. I wish I could shake your hand. And thank you for opening me up to new emotions and feelings that I did not even know I had or was capable of feeling. May the God you probably don't believe in bless your beautiful soul.

I liked this conversation. It’s like we got to hang out with all of them.

For being such a deep thinker and soulful writer, she’s very much an open door (spirit) which is strange. She’s cool. Most writers on that level are closed up when giving interviews. 😍😎

Halsey understanding NIN’s impact/influence shows she has an ear for music being outside of what the mainstream pop world has to offer. Trent and Atticus are your favorite musicians favorite musician. ~NIN~

You guys this album is amazing. I probably never would have ever even listened to Halsey knowingly if you weren’t attached. Now I’m all in, the production, the voice, the song writing just wow. Everything is so nuanced and unique and powerful. It’s really a moving record. Thanks for doing this interview I found it really interesting!

The rotating foot though.

an incredible collaboration. halsey and trent and atticus work so incredibly well together. this album is incredible and blew me away.

I’m a lifelong Trent/NIN fan, but wasn’t overly familiar with Halsey… This interview was fantastic. I just purchased the new album & can’t wait to dive into it tomorrow. :)

After hearing the album and now, watching and enjoying this sit down with the artists holy hell I’m a 46 year old diehard NIN fan who also completely fell in love with Halsey. She is incredibly deep, charming and REAL. Forever fan here, Hals. Trent and Atticus saw her light from the vet go. 🔥

I’ve been a NIN fan for 25 years or so and I’ll admit I rarely take to a new album of theirs immediately. It takes time to absorb. But one thing I do love is the evolution of style, sound, themes, etc. Every time I have that everything must sound like Broken or TDS moment I think of Year Zero, Add Violence or Gone Girl OST. Never been a Halsey fan but this album is really good. Kinda get a fragile meets hesitation marks sound with for once an album with something to say.

Such a pleasure to see them, and listen to them. I'm a lifelong Trent/NIN fan, but I have also recently become a mother. And everything they talked about touches me so deeply. I'm truly grateful for this collaboration, and for this video providing an even more intimate insight.

i grew up on alternative rock bands, including Nine Inch Nails. My dad always had these bands playing in the car and we'd run through an entire CD anytime we were going somewhere. So this type of music has always held a special place in my heart, it's at my roots. I love many different genres of music, and it's why i love Halsey so much cause she really has a good range from album to album. But to hear this album...one of my favorite, if not my FAVORITE artist's music in this realm of alt rock, is the best thing to ever happen to me. This is making my dreams come true. I've longed for the day that i could find another artist/band in modern music who fulfills the same feeling i get from bands like NIN, MCR, Sum 41, The Offspring, Greenday, etc. Halsey will always be a favorite artist of mine because she is so un-apologetically herself and speaks her mind, she'll fuckin scream her mind if she needs to, and i love that! You can 100% tell she is rock n roll, this is the sound she's always strived for. It doesn't sound fake, it feels beyond genuine. I go to work and leave EAGER to play this album on my ride home and just scream the words to Easier Than Lying, vibe out to Lilith, rock my head to Lighthouse, sing my heart out to I am not a woman, Im a god...this album is so special.

You know shit just got real when Trent gets a fresh haircut

Trent is so a creative machine. As an artist I have so much respect for his work ethic and drive.

But Trent, always beautiful and the most powerful artist since I was a wee las🥺 Atticus also so so amazing. Such an interesting trio here

This was incredibly enjoyable. Love witnessing these artists’ journey. ✨

Wouldn’t now be the perfect time for Trent to drop a “YEAR ONE” album???

It was really nice to hear them talk about their creative and collaborative process, about authenticity and how to be good parents in the midst of all that. This is something my husband and I have had to navigate as artists and parents. You don't have to lose your autonomy in parenting on purpose, you just have to become more disciplined about your time and everything you do. Your identity becomes more solid through that discipline. I love how Halsey said, "You don't have to compromise morally to rage creatively." And I loved how Trent was nodding and feeling relatable in regards to parenthood just knocking you off your ego kick and also how he's been there when Halsey was saying how she feared her fans who could relate to her as a wreck might not like her as a happy person. The time I fell in love with Trent was standing in stadium as a teenager who had lost a lot of people in my life, hearing him sing about how "Everyone I know, goes away in the end," and just being floored with emotion because FINALLY, someone knows how I feel! But I also remember very specifically standing in a stadium years later, listening to NIN on the With Teeth tour (after years of relating to Trent's angst and pain as a young person) and hearing him make the decision NOT to end with Hurt and ending on an uptick, going home and journaling, "If Trent Reznor can find happiness, there's hope for the rest of us." And I did, find happiness. When Halsey said she thinks her fans like to see her happy, it's true. I loved seeing my idol of relatable pain, Trent, find his way and become happy and turn into an awesome, responsible man, standing in his power and still creating. I loved how he spoke about having that own realization for himself watching Bowie! Great interview! I felt like this was one of the most raw and intriguing interviews addressing the artist/family dynamic I've ever heard. We've been told that to be creative, you have to sacrifice family, but these 3 people whom I respect as artists are saying, that's bullshit. I also loved how Trent said true art honors where you stand right now, not who you were 10, 5 or even 2 yrs ago.

lol 45 mins in where she's talking about how she writes records about "being some sort of disaster person" made me laugh a bit. Nine Inch Nails work is like a mirror for self-loathing disaster people most of the time. I guess that's probably why they are an inspiration for her.

Inspiring seeing someone like Halsey finding motivation and imagination from folks like Trent and Atticus. This music things exists on a spiritual plane that we can all glean something from

Loved this so much. They're so incredibly humble and kind, but still know how to kick ass. and the album is AMAZING. I wish they talked about the film tho!

This video was awesome and reinforces why I've been a fan of Trent and NIN since the early-90s. I have so much respect for how he approaches music and his willingness to work with an artist like Halsey to make her album "full" and reinforce the story she was hoping to tell.

Thank you for this collaboration. The album is on repeat since I've seen this Interview. Didn't knew Halsey before. Great job!!!

I never heard of Halsey until yesterday.... She has a wonderful voice and is an amazing lyricist.... Attractive and intelligent too.... 😇

I love NIN and Halsey😍 and they created something together ,my brain exploded🤯

This was such a comfortable interview to watch, such a pleasant ambiance.

They're all so attractive. You can hear that they're artists when they speak

listening to the album right now thanks to this video and it's REALLY good! yall are onto something... wow!

Halsey is a very talented artist. Trent and Ross add brilliantly to her work. The new album is stunning.

I think I could listen to Trent talk about anything for hours on end.

One of my favourite albums of the last decade. Really interesting stuff.

Trents sounds and ideas with Halsey's voice...Okay I can dig that. :)

Why do I only need to hear one bar to know Reznor has his stamp on it! Love it.

Anything rezn touches turns to gold

Coming from a fan since the day I was born. My mom.. bless her heart, made you into my favorite band of all time. Full appreciation.

This was an amazing interview. As a musician and composer, I can so relate to everything they discussed during this. I started out with ideas. I have always put so much feeling into my playing. My best work is when I'm sad. I could relate so much when she mentioned that in her discussion. Also, I agree that an artist should not change for anyone in creating of their art. Put out what you feel. And don't think so much what others say to do or how to create one's own work. This is very important. Sure we want our fans to like it. But I agree that one should stand by their own happiness when it comes to creating. You had good role models whom helped you in the creative process. And I love that you stood by how you felt. Again, this interview was amazing in the sense that it helps inspire others in their own writing. I can't wait to hear the album. Great interview everyone!!! 😎🤘🔥🎶💀🖤

I'm listening to this now. This is really good!

Congrats Ashley, working with Reznor is insane. Never imagined you’d get this far from the hardcore scene and basement shows. Seriously mind blowing. Much love from back home.

The way the describe the process and the insecurities attached to these creations really nails the heart of making music or art.

Loved the interview. I wouldn’t have listened to this album if Trent and Atticus weren’t involved as I’ve never really given Halsey a chance... and damn - what a masterpiece. Beautiful song writing, and beautiful arrangements that really brought out the feelings of the songs...gave those beautiful lyrics the punch they needed. I’m so impressed and have had this on repeat ever since it was released.

Not a big Halsey fan but I appreciate this conversation between everyone, the honesty and vulnerability is superb

Anything Trent touches turns to gold❣💋

Great interview, great personalities, very human and honest as always! Thank you all!

THEY LOOK SO GOOD OMG

Artists evolve and take risks and often see themselves way beyond the borders of where we place them. Give me an artist any day even if it challenges my eyes and ears upon first seeing or hearing it. Well done to all the artists involved - keep pushing and challenging. We're better off because of it.

Trent & Atticus, Thank you for everything!

3 of my favorite artists came together and made some magic happen♡

I didn't know this was happening, but now I'm excited for this project.

All I can say is thank you.. Thank you Halsey, Trent, and Atticus.

I didn’t really know anything about Halsey before I heard this record as a 40-yo NIN fan but I love this record so much and I am really impressed by her insight and emotional honesty in this interview.

thanks guys, the album is great!

The album is amazing. I've been listening to it on repeat for a few days. I really feel like everyone brought their best and it came together beautifully

The real star here is the interview lady & her constantly rotating foot. Once you see it you can't un-see it! 🤣

Really genuine interview!!..Music is pure and delightfully mysterious!!

I Love this conversation, the insights shared, authenticity of moving thru personal conundrums and changing self/identity/ego...as it relates to art, creativity, personal development, and making music - but to do so with brilliant minds such as Trent and Atticus in the mix...whoa! This is special - as is the album!! ❤️⚡️⚡️⚡️

I love this so much. I literally have tears in my eyes because this album screams HALSEY! I kept waiting for it since it was announced and counting down the days. It is THAT important to me because I get to hear this kind of music that's different and on the other side of the spectrum of what I usually listen to (it's all BTS by the way) so that's a nice touch to the whole picture of all the art I consume on a daily basis. So thank you, really.

The woman in blue looks like a nurse. Trent & Atticus look like two therapists... and Halsey like the patient, I guess. I wonder if it’s casual

Halsey amazing job! Love, love, love the album. I can relate so much! I haven't been this excited to hear and listen to an album in a long time. Sihce the 90s. Just played the entire thing, and will continue to, from start to end. Thank you all!! Trent, Halsey, Atticus!!! Beautiful imagery, filming, feeling, revelavent issues across time. Trent I've always been a huge fan! Was so happy to see you part of this. You too Atticus. To hear you in it!! This is a great album! Thank you all!

The album is amazing. It's something I didn't expect when I started listening but I was surprised. Knowing Trent and Atticus' work though, I'm not surprised. It's a masterpiece.

Yea, when Atticus mentions the album coming from a place of truth being more universally acceptable - def. I'm not pregnant either lol. But listening to this through for the first time, I was delighted - it was magical. So much of it is just.. bang on - to what I'm going through at this time. Thank-you, and what a wonderful collaboration!

This is the most I’ve seen Atticus talk.

Halsey is so humble and awestruck at Atticus and Trent. I love her. I'm a new fan.

the album is awesome !! love the 3 of them but man .. what a sloooooow interview ! thanks for the 1.5 velocity option

I kinda love Trent and Atticus being corny dads

Great interview. Like others have said, it's nice to see the guys helping younger artists grow. I remember Trent mentioning in an interview from the 90s saying he hoped he'd be producing later down the line, so it's awesome that's happened. I've never heard Halsey as I'm not a big pop fan and the concept of the album is definitely weird for me, but despite that, I really enjoyed hearing what she had to say. I appreciate the way she's viewing the art: as kind of a dark, personal thing, a way to convey complex feelings. It's not pretty or sexy, it's kind of weird and uncomfortable, but it's cool and meaningful, and that's much of what art is about to me. And it's always nice to see how Trent & Atticus are doing.

I'm so excited to hear this album. I'm NOT a pop fan, but Halsey has something special. A few of her songs have really cut to my core and NIN and Trent have been a gift in my life and are my all time favorite.

I just couldn't wait for Trent to start speaking.

When Halsey talked about this album being about her pregnancy and everything she went through…I thought that this new album can be applied to my own personal traumas as I don’t know what it’s like to be pregnant. However, I do have past traumas and some of those songs can be applied how I felt at that time. Amazing interview!

Literally crying. I'm so proud of you, Ashley.

I hope they maintain a lifetime artistic relationship and friendship with each other. I think they will make a lot of great music for years.

Atticus may not be the most outspoken in the group but when he speaks people listen. Such a talented and interesting individual

The album is fantastic. Maybe the best Pop album in years. I dig this kind of Pop that is a little dark. Congrats.

I admit that I’ve never been a fan of Halsey’s music although I think she is beautiful, then this album dropped produced by Trent and Atticus, and it blew me away. I’m loving it and my man, Jack Dangers from Meat Beat Manifesto did some programming on it as well as Alan Moulder mixing!

As a musician, it brings me solace in knowing that someone like Trent and Atticus can have self doubt sometimes about their work but still have the balls to put themselves out there.

Obsessed with this album

Ross and Reznor look so alike. It’s even a bit spooky. They look like two aging vultures.

23:33 into this conversation and I can't wait to get this album. I'll be right back after some quick checks.

I've never been into her music but when I found out Trent and Atticus were producing and making the music for it I def knew I'd take a listen to it.

I've lived multiple lifetimes, in this one. Trent and company have been the soundtrack for many of them. Became a Halsey fan a few years back, love her writing, and her instrument. Literally stumbled across this tonight, and I already need it, without hearing a single note. Much love, to us all.... may our pain, and growth out of it, be a beacon to all, still in the shit. ❤

Anytime I hear others say that Kurt Cobain was the voice of a generation I can't help but laugh because as far as I'm concerned Trent Reznor was and still is the voice of this gen Xer.

Trent decided to cut his hair now ! 😭 I thought he would let it grown again .

wow this is amazing even with all trent and and atticus' success they still are willing to experiment and learn new things

Very cool interview and the album is fire!!!