All Songs Considered Jack Antonoff on surviving grief, regret and working out life's uncertainties
Jun 3, 2024
Jack Antonoff, a producer, singer, and songwriter, discusses surviving grief, regret, and life's uncertainties with Rachel Martin. They explore topics like coping with grief, anxiety's impact on creativity, and the profound influence of grief on shaping one's worldview.
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Hometown Appreciation
- Jack Antonoff found the slow pace of his New Milford, NJ, childhood nurtured his creativity.
- He contrasts this with today's fast-paced world, reflecting on simpler times spent waiting in cars.
Regret and Grief
- Rachel Martin regrets leaving her dying mother's side to be with her father, prioritizing work over her mother's final moments.
- Antonoff shares a similar regret, prioritizing tour dates while his sister was gravely ill.
True Understanding
- Knowing someone deeply means understanding their unique rituals, according to Antonoff.
- He exemplifies this with his specific definition of cleanliness, particularly concerning his face.