Return to Pop Roots

Lady Gaga reflects on her new album, Mayhem, as a conscious return to the pop sound that characterized her early work. She acknowledges her initial fear of revisiting this style, stemming from a sense of disconnection from the supportive artistic community that once inspired her. Ultimately, she embraces the joy in revisiting her sonic aesthetic, which she describes as a blend of influences from classic rock, disco, and 80s synth music. This approach to music allows her to celebrate the past while redefining her present identity as an artist who has evolved over two decades.