Lady Gaga: The MAYHEM Interview with Zane Lowe

Lady Gaga talks Zane Lowe through the journey to her new album, MAYHEM, in New York City.

Back where it all began, Lady Gaga reflects on the dive bar and the community that laid the foundation for her artistry. She talks about being a student of music and how that has shaped her evolution from album to album.

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[JonahEdward]

“ARTPOP was a very special album to me” I literally just teared up hearing her say that

[graceintheplace]

In 2016, Lady Gaga did a dive bar tour and played my BF’s club in Silver Lake. There were only about 150 people invited. I was lucky enough to be one of them (and had been a fan of hers since day one). I was fortunate enough to invite one of my best friend’s who took me to my first Gaga concert a few years prior. It was my friend’s birthday that day and I surprised her. She had no idea what she was in store for. Of course, it was one of the best nights of our lives.

After the show ended, Lady Gaga asked if she could stick around and hang out. She hopped behind the bar and started bartending! Around 2AM, I mustered the courage to approach the bar with my friend to let Gaga know that it was her birthday. And without blinking, she started singing “happy birthday” to my friend and serenaded her! It was wild!!!

On top of that, when everyone was leaving the venue around 3:30AM, fans were still waiting on the street yelling her name. She walked out and ran across the street to greet everyone. I couldn’t believe it.

She is one of the truest artists around and is the real deal!!! Love you, Queen! ❤

[mickey]

There’s still no one touching her ~20 years later. Vocals. Performances. Instruments. Songwriting. Artistry. Creativity. Activism. She is the personification of an idol

[kathyho]

When I grow old and have dementia, Gaga's music will bring me back into the moment. *heavy metal lover plays in backround*

[yatho_l]

I am almost 29 but I’m just like back to 13 waiting Gaga dropping another music video and interview in front of tv and laptop every single day!

[koreneato]

Artists like her actually make me grateful to be alive during this time and age

[Mikael]

Mayhem is the most exciting era since Born This Way.. the music is so good everything is perfect

[Bere-sc]

She's still mentioning Lady Starlight, what a great friend and persona she is. 🥰

[MarioCesarCrux]

50 minutes listening to Lady Gaga talking about her music. That's what we've asked for ❤

[davidparis]

I still remember the time (2012) when I was struggling financially. I was just 17 years old, and Lady Gaga was set to perform in my country in about four months. I wanted to go so badly, but I simply couldn’t afford it. Every day, I cried, hoping for a miracle.

Desperate, I decided to send her a message, never truly expecting a response. But then—weeks later—she replied. Not only did we exchange a few messages, but she also gifted me a free ticket to her concert.

The moment I saw her response, my heart nearly stopped. I ended up in the hospital—not because of the ticket itself, but because she, out of 8 billion people, acknowledged me. Just an ordinary person in a sea of millions. That moment changed everything.

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, you are an angel 🧡

[gstvgs]

i can't get over the styling for this era.. the wig is sitting, the eyebrows are bleached, the makeup is rightttt she looks amazing

[hizkiasiappudan]

nobody has a discography like lady gaga. truly

[ruanmarcos]

"artpop is more of a philosophy than an aesthetic" Lady Gaga
I WANT TO TATTOO THIS

[NathTMcC]

I love her music, but beyond that - She's one of the women that stood up for us when no one would. She has always championed us fiercely. Before acceptance of the LGBT+ community was more common. I remember being 12 and being so afraid of this big wide heteronormative world, because I thought something was wrong with me. She told kids like me that we were beautiful and that we could be ourselves. She washed away the shame. I love her so much.

[marceloolivares]

I hope you know, you zane lowe, lady gaga, apple music, and everybody responsible for the production of this interview, how IMPORTANT this kind of content and conversation is to us, as fans. Thank you so much for this. Love you gaga and thank you specifically for everything I'll never be able to put into words.

[rochellebaileyprice]

Lady Gaga- I'm 51, have a PhD in leadership, and lost my job about a year and a half ago. I'm part of the community that adores you. I've had so many darkenings over the last year, and I can't tell you how much your new songs have helped me. I'm owning who I am. I'm different and rarely accepted for who I am. You just moved me so much in this interview, and I can tell you I know Mayhem
Is the medicine I need to help
me through this. Joanne came out at a crucial time as well, and when I heard Josnne with my daughter, we looked at each other with tears rolling down our faces. I looked at my daughter and said Baby, we were born this way! Thank you for everything you have done, sacrifices, and being brave enough to be yourself.

[mattfarrell]

She’s in such a different place! After following her for over 14 years, She seems the most healthy and happiest she’s ever been! I can’t wait for MAYHEM! 2 DAYS!

[lipenascimento]

I'm watching this interview after her concert here in Brazil. And I just can't stop thinking about what sort of feelings are inside herself after knowing that 2, 1 millions of people stopped everything to watch her art in Copacabana Beach and also that her concert was shared on Tv by the most popular Tv channel in Brazil 😍🤌

[abnertorres]

I just love how much she talks about Michael, he seems to have done so much good for her, she just looks and speaks different. She deserves the best and im so happy for her, thank u Michael for giving us the best version of our mother monster.

[amandacosta]

gaga, maybe some people said to you “ARTPOP was not easy listening”, but u have to know that we, the true little monsters, love this masterpiece with all of our hearts. not only ARTPOP, but all of your projects and you. we love you since pop to jazz. look what such a kind person you are! love to see u happy and with your pure artistic way. MAYHEM will be ground breaking girl!