00:00Yo, what's up? It's Tetris with Billboard News, and I'm lucky enough to be hanging with an artist that's performing at Coachella.
00:06David, how you feeling?
00:07Oh, great, man. How you feeling?
00:08I'm feeling good, but I can't imagine what is going through your mind right now.
00:12So tell me, like, how are you, are you prepared? Is the fit ready? What's the aesthetic?
00:17Ooh, yeah, I got, I went to the fitting yesterday. I had a little vibe check, a little vibe check.
00:21I picked out two, two fire outfits, you know.
00:23I'm excited. I'm hyped. I'm thrilled. I got all the adrenaline in my body already preparing me for Friday.
00:30But I'm excited, so.
00:31And you said you got two fits picked out, so are you trying to give something different weekend one versus weekend two?
00:35Yeah, yeah, I got this iconic style that I go for, but there's always, like, so much to play around with with this style.
00:39I don't want to give too much weight right now, but it's just coming, bro.
00:42All right, and then what would you say is your style inspiration overall when you're, like, preparing for, like, performing or doing a photo shoot?
00:48You know what? I like to keep it, like, when I'm on stage, I have this classic kind of business attire to it.
00:54Like, I wear, like, this white shirt with, like, suede pants and, like, all types of different stuff that kind of brings, like, more swag to the show, you know?
01:02But it's, like, is he going to an interview or is he performing at the show? It's, like, it's vibes, it's vibes.
01:06It's your own swag.
01:07Yeah.
01:07So what can you tell me about, like, what you prepare for your performance?
01:11Yeah, so I like to advert expectations with my shows.
01:14Like, people think my music is super somber and melancholic all the time, but I do got some, like, rock songs in there, some alternative music, some, like, hype stuff.
01:20So I kind of want it to be, like, a rock show, like, something like early Nirvana, like, Deftones vibe, you know?
01:25Because I want to be a rock star, you know what I'm saying?
01:27So I'm going to be climbing on stuff.
01:28I'm going to, you know, I can't even get too much away, but I'm going to be climbing on stuff.
01:31Like, there's going to be, like, all types of different stage design elements that I've added that I've never done before in a show,
01:36just to tie into my album, creative and stuff like that, that's coming out.
01:39So it's going to be sick, bro.
01:41I just left the party with a girl that said she doesn't want me.
01:48And then, like, what's the creative process when you're trying to put together not only the set list, but, like, props or whatever you're trying to create?
01:54Like, is that something you really try to keep to yourself or you, like, put a team of people around?
01:57I put a team of people around because I really want it to feel like an experience.
02:00Like, it's a show more than a concert, especially for Coachella, how big this is and how big of a moment it is for, like, this moment in my career as well.
02:05So I kind of want it to feel, like, very immersive and out of this world.
02:09You know what I'm saying?
02:09Out of this world.
02:10Okay, I can't wait to see it, man.
02:11But let's talk about the music.
02:13What are you waiting for?
02:14You just dropped it.
02:15Already hit a million views on you, too.
02:16So congrats on that.
02:18How are you feeling about the Millie and the fan reception?
02:20What are you waiting for?
02:23What are you waiting for?
02:25That was absolutely incredible.
02:27Like, I feel like when I release songs like that and, like, the post-punk indie rock kind of vibe, that's always my fan favorites.
02:32Like, they like the sad stuff.
02:33But it's summertime, you know, Coachella time, you feel me?
02:35So I got to kind of bring this energy to the fans and to the audience.
02:39Kind of just, like, amp it up, amp it up, amp it up.
02:41And just keep it going, man.
02:43And do you feel like you're kind of feeling a void in the industry?
02:45Because I feel like I see a lot of memes on, like, Twitter and stuff about, like, man, where's the good, like, punk rock?
02:51Where's the rock?
02:52Where's those people at?
02:53And, like, I feel like you're kind of coming in that zone a little bit.
02:55Bro, I want to bring it, like, full-sended.
02:57Like, I'm so excited for what the summer has.
02:59I got some heat, bro.
03:00I got some heat.
03:01Well, you also announced that you're going to put an album out.
03:04So what are you kind of planning when you're putting in the whole project?
03:07So basically with this project, like, the through line is very much, like, dealing with my own vulnerability with this project.
03:12With my last two EPs, I was kind of, like, testing the waters.
03:15But this is really who David is with this album.
03:17And it's very, like, super introspective, like, grief, loss, confusion, love.
03:22But then there's a second half to it that's coming right after that that kind of brings you this whole different rollercoaster ride of possibilities.
03:31But I want the first half of the project to be very, very concise and very intentional and feed the fans what they want.
03:37Do you feel vulnerable having to do that, like, be so honest with your feelings and your emotions on your tracks like that?
03:42Yeah, it's, like, a weird feeling, too, because it's, like, the music is a therapist.
03:45Like, I'm really talking about my life right now.
03:47But it's got melody to it and it's catchy.
03:48It's, like, you know, it's sad.
03:50But it's catchy, though.
03:51You can dance to it.
03:52You can hit a little mood to it.
03:52But I'm very just super grateful to have these experiences and be able to share them with the world, like, so often.
03:58It's crazy.
03:59Yeah, that's awesome.
03:59And let's talk about some of your collaborations.
04:01I love that you work with Kaliuchi.
04:02So what was that like?
04:03So good, man.
04:04She's amazing.
04:05Like, she works as fast as I do.
04:06I remember I wrote the song, Crashing in Houston.
04:09And I was like, it's missing something in the second verse.
04:11I don't know who could add this flavor.
04:12And I thought of Kaliuchi, so I sent it to her.
04:14And she was like, oh, my God, I love it.
04:15And she sent me back the verse the next day.
04:16Like, she sent me back the next day.
04:18Fast.
04:18She's crazy, bro.
04:19And I was like, can we make a music video, please, please, please?
04:21She was like, you know what?
04:22Let's do a music video.
04:23And it was out, like, maybe two weeks after that.
04:25So, yeah, I'm super grateful for her.
04:26Kaliuchi's are amazing.
04:27Shout out to you.
04:28Super, super for her.
04:29And then have you talked to her recently?
04:30Because, you know, she played at Coachella.
04:31So maybe she has some advice for you.
04:33Yes.
04:33I've honestly just been watching her sets and just, like, figuring out.
04:36Because we have the same aesthetic, like, with the flowers and the roses and things like that.
04:40So I'm like, okay, she did this with this.
04:41And she had a background there.
04:42So I'm like, nah, nah, nah, nah, you know?
04:44Just, like, taking notes and being very inspired by her and how great her work is, for sure.
04:47And, of course, last time you came through Billboard, you were actually just coming off of working with SZA, obviously.
04:51Yeah.
04:52We're so excited for that.
04:53How is it working for SZA?
04:54And then tell me, have you seen the movie?
04:56I have.
04:56One of them days is that.
04:58Oh, that's the one, bro.
04:59It's so good, bro.
05:00The one, dude.
05:01Like, I watched it.
05:02I was in theaters, bro.
05:03The whole theater was cracking up.
05:03I love theater experiences where the theater is full because everybody laughs at the same time.
05:07Everybody's like, oh, at the same time.
05:09It's, like, almost like a Nickelodeon laugh track, bro.
05:11It's so far like a sitcom.
05:12But, yeah, SZA's amazing.
05:14She gave me great advice at that show.
05:15She always told me to be myself and, you know, don't let the outward influences kind of influence my music and my art and my passion and my vision.
05:22Don't let nobody taint your vision.
05:23Your vision is your vision.
05:24And she's, like, the most evident product of that.
05:27She's, over the years of her career, just kind of shown her vision and shown how intricate it is and how complex everything is,
05:33but how simple it is to execute.
05:34And it's so perfect and masterful.
05:36So, thank you, SZA, for that advice and thank you for keeping me going.
05:39Yeah, man.
05:39That's coming from an icon.
05:40And then, I mean, you're going to be one yourself.
05:42You know, you also going to Coachella, playing the stage.
05:45I am.
05:45So, it's your time now.
05:47Do you mind playing a few Coachella games with me before I get you out of here?
05:49Oh, let's do it.
05:49Absolutely.
05:50I want you to kind of put together, like, what is the dream David Coachella lineup?
05:55Like, headliner Friday night, Saturday night, Sunday night.
05:57Okay.
05:57Who do you need to be playing?
05:59Top three.
05:59You know, Friday, oof.
06:01Friday, I put Kendrick.
06:03Okay.
06:03Okay.
06:04Oh, kicking the weekend off.
06:05Yeah, kick it off crazy.
06:06Kick it off.
06:06You know, Mustard's playing.
06:08We're hoping he might, you know, slide through.
06:10We need that.
06:11We need that.
06:11We need that for L.A., man.
06:12We need that.
06:13Let's see.
06:14With Saturday, I'll go Billie Eilish.
06:17Oh, okay.
06:18You know what I'm saying, bring a little.
06:19You need to work for Golden Voice, apparently.
06:21I do.
06:22Hit me up.
06:23I'm at the end of you.
06:24And then Sunday, I'll do Rihanna.
06:28Ooh, Rihanna.
06:30Rihanna at Coachella, though.
06:32It'll be sold out in, like, five seconds.
06:33Insane.
06:34That's a great lineup.
06:35You just need to whisper that in Golden Voice's ear, and we'll see if we can make it happen.
06:39Thanks, you know what I'm saying?
06:40Have you been to the festival before?
06:42I went for the first time last year.
06:44Okay.
06:44What was the vibe like for you?
06:45What do you enjoy about it overall?
06:46It was so, like, it was almost overwhelming for me because the festival was so huge, bro.
06:51And I was like, dude, I've only been to two festivals before that, Lollapalooza, and We Love Green in Paris.
06:58Oh, wow.
06:59Bro, Coachella is Coachella.
07:01It's a beast.
07:02It earned his name.
07:02That's Coachella right there.
07:03But, yeah, it was, like, super, super inspiring just to see all the artists backstage and how everybody's preparing and seeing artists get into the zone, too, like, before a performance, like, it was so good.
07:13Yeah, well, that brings me to my next game because I'm telling you, dude, I get so stressed out every year about set times.
07:19It's like, oh, this person's playing at this time or on that stage or on this stage.
07:23They're at the same time.
07:23What am I going to do?
07:24Who am I going to pick?
07:25So I just want to, I'm throwing out some random names, but I want to see if these two artists were playing at the same time.
07:31Whose set are you running to?
07:32All right.
07:33Beyonce or Taylor Swift?
07:35That's so hard.
07:36Can you imagine?
07:36Okay, I saw Beyonce at the Renaissance Tour, but I have never seen Taylor.
07:42So for the fact that I haven't seen Taylor yet, I'll go see Taylor.
07:45All right.
07:45Bad Bunny or Carol G?
07:47Baby, did I last four, those that were all right, though?
07:50I'll go see Bad Bunny.
07:51Oh, heck yeah, man.
07:51I wish he was playing this year, man.
07:53For real, for real.
07:53Doji or Doja Cat?
07:55Brother.
07:57Right.
07:59Doja.
08:02Doja Cat, because I've never seen Doja Cat show.
08:04Okay.
08:04I did see Doji at Flagnar.
08:05Okay.
08:06So you just got to check off who you ain't seen yet.
08:08I'm kind of honored to see her.
08:09Kendrick Lamar or Tyler, the Creator?
08:11I feel like I know your answer here, but.
08:12I'll do Kendrick.
08:13But I've also seen both of them in concert, but.
08:23Kendrick.
08:23I'll do Kendrick.
08:24Okay.
08:24Kendrick, Kendrick.
08:25And then J-Hope or Aespa?
08:27Man, this is tough, man.
08:28I'll do J-Hope.
08:29Yeah.
08:30I'll do J-Hope.
08:30Just saw him last weekend, man.
08:31Was it fired?
08:32Phenomenal.
08:32I can imagine.
08:33He's fired.
08:33If you get a chance to go on YouTube, check some videos out.
08:35And I'll do the same thing.
08:36That's a great king performer.
08:36For sure.
08:37For sure.
08:37For sure.
08:37But yeah.
08:38So thanks for hanging out with us, man.
08:39I'm super excited for your set.
08:41I can't wait to see you out in the desert.
08:42Amazing.
08:42Let's do it.
08:43My guy.
08:43We'll see you out in the world.
08:50We'll see you in the Earth.
08:51We'll see you in the correspond.
08:52Bye.
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