Lady Gaga is spilling the beans about her new album, Mayhem, and let’s just say it’s more chaotic than a cat in a room full of laser pointers. The 38-year-old “Disease” diva sat down with Zane Lowe at Apple Music 1, right in the heart of the Lower East Side of New York City, to chat about all the shenanigans behind her latest sonic creation.
First up, Gaga’s got a whopping 50 songs in her pocket for this album—she’s practically a musical factory! But don’t worry, she didn’t just take her leftovers and slap a bow on them. Oh no! This is her favorite record in ages, claiming it’s got “some teeth.” Watch out, dentists!
Now, why does she love being Lady Gaga? “Because I’m an artistic unicorn in a world of boring horses!” Okay, maybe not exactly that, but she did mention a return to her roots, pouring her heart into this album like it’s a four-alarm chili. Forget the meat dress—this is about being a real artist!
When Zane asked about the sound of Mayhem, Gaga mused, “ARTPOP was a vibe, Joanne was a sound, and Mayhem? Well, it’s like a buffet where you can’t decide between sushi and spaghetti.” Apparently, she’s let herself be influenced by everything under the sun, from electro grunge to good ol’ 2000s nostalgia. If you’re looking for a coherent genre, you might as well look for Bigfoot.
And what’s this about her being “boring”? Gaga quipped, “Thank God I’m boring now! My chaotic days are behind me—well, mostly. I’m all about gothic dreams now! It’s like a haunted house of emotions, and I’m the ghost throwing the party.”
Let’s talk about ARTPOP. Gaga described it as more than just an album—it’s a whole concept, like IKEA furniture but with fewer missing screws. She was busy picking producers like kids in a candy store, shaking things up in ways that made mainstream music look like it was taking a nap.
Now, onto her fiancé, Michael Polansky—he’s the calm to her storm, the avocado to her toast. “Falling in love made me healthier,” she said, adding that Michael knows how to inspire her. She even wrote a song called “Blade of Glass” after a romantic backyard moment involving a blade of grass. Yes, you heard that right! Forget diamonds; grass is the new engagement ring!
As for her performances, Gaga revealed, “My home used to be the stage, but now it’s a cozy sofa with Michael and my double decaf espresso!” She’s all about the emotional connections now, and apparently, a well-made coffee can bring tears to her eyes.
And yes, she’s pumped about Coachella! “I’m ruminating on how to bring Mayhem to the desert,” she laughed. Get ready, Coachella—Gaga’s coming to turn up the chaos!
For the full juicy interview, you’ll have to watch it yourself. But remember, when in doubt, just be like Gaga—make art, drink coffee, and embrace the madness!
