Trent Reznor

Trent Reznor, the innovative musician behind Nine Inch Nails and acclaimed film scores, opens up about his artistic journey. He shares pivotal moments from his upbringing and the impact they have on his identity. The conversation dives into the complexities of music creation, emphasizing the balance between authenticity and audience expectations. Reznor reflects on the evolution of his sound and the challenges of collaboration, personal struggles, and the shifting dynamics of the music industry in a streaming era.

Trent Reznor started Nine Inch Nails in 1988. He released eight albums, sold over 20 million records, won two Grammys and was nominated for 11 more. Then, in 2010, Trent Reznor and his longtime collaborator Atticus Ross scored the film The Social Network, and they won an Oscar for it. A few years later, in 2016, Atticus Ross joined Nine Inch Nails as an official member. The duo’s most recent release is Add Violence, an EP, and in this episode, Trent and Atticus break down a song from it called “The Lovers.” songexploder.net/nine-inch-nails

Trent Reznor, a 50-year-old man who's monetized temper tantrums for thirty freakin' years, discusses the influence of Ministry on Nine Inch Nails, controversial music videos, the impact of a specific album, Trent Reznor's attitude toward criticism, a controversial release, and personal reasons for losing interest in the band.