IN CONVERSATION WITH HUDDY

interview by SAMO ŠAJN

With over 40 million followers and more than 266 million global streams, Huddy  has emerged as one of the defining voices of his generation. From breakout hits  like 21st Century Vampire and All the Things I Hate About You to his bold 2025  single Vendetta, he continues to evolve—blending alt-rock grit, pop hooks, and  cinematic intensity into a sound that is entirely his own. His latest era signals a  fearless reinvention rooted in personal power and emotional honesty. Beyond  music, he is expanding into acting with a starring role in the 2026 Tubi rom-com How to Lose a Popularity Contest, and previously appeared in Downfalls High.  Fresh off major festival stages, Huddy is stepping into his biggest and most  unapologetic chapter yet. 

Your music has evolved a lot from early singles to the Vendetta era. What’s  been the biggest personal shift behind that evolution? 

It has all come from learning my style of music and how I want to express myself artistically, but also allowing myself to be more vulnerable and explore darker places  that I don’t think I would have gone during my first album. 

When you’re writing lyrics, where do you usually start, emotion, experience, or  a specific moment in time? 

I start with emotion, and most of the time I go off a title that makes me feel something. Then I tie it to an experience so I can use that moment to tell a story. 

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You mentioned how music helps you process emotions. How has writing about  your life shaped how you live it now? 

For me, it’s like a realization when I’m able to put something I’ve gone through into a  song because I can reflect on how I felt in that moment forever. Instead of drowning it out, I confront it through music, and there’s something so powerful about that. 

You’ve talked about the emotional honesty in your songs. How do you decide  what to reveal and what to hold back? 

When you have a gut feeling to talk about something, you hone in on it when you’re  ready until you get it off your chest. But be patient, because in the moment, sometimes the emotions are too much to handle. 

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You’ve performed at big festivals like Warped Tour and others. How do those  live experiences feed back into your creative work? 

It’s an honor to play on these stages. Taking in all that energy can really drive you to get back into the studio and write music specifically for those crowds. I’ve made a few songs after playing festivals, and it really brings out a different side of you. 

You’ve opened up about your transition from social media to music. What was  the moment you felt fully confident as a musician?

The day I put out my debut single, I knew this was where I was meant to be. That confidence has just kept growing every day since then. With everything, though, you  get more comfortable with your craft every time you make something new or play  another show; it’s all part of the story. 

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Acting and music both require storytelling. Has your approach to telling stories  changed between the studio and on set? 

My approach with music is to pull from real-life scenarios I’ve lived through, and it’s  the same with acting. You want to relate to your character and how they’re feeling in  each moment, so you pull from a time in your life when you relate to them. 

What can you share with us about your role in the upcoming rom-com ‘How to  Lose a Popularity Contest’? 

My character, Nate Reed, is a funny, charismatic jock who goes down a path of self discovery through getting to know a girl who grew up making fun of him. She was the  reality check he deeply needed but couldn’t find within himself. It’s a beautiful rom com that I think everyone who hasn’t seen it will immediately love. 

Your fans connect deeply with your music. What’s one fan interaction that’s  stuck with you or influenced your work? 

I think all around my fans, we share a beautiful bond. They’ve been nothing but sweet  and fun to talk to, and the joy they give me keeps me going. 

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How do you balance the emotional honesty in your lyrics with the intensity and  energy of your music? 

Life’s all about moments, and so is music. Knowing the right time for things is everything, including knowing when to turn up the energy, when to be vulnerable, and  when to blend the two. That mix can be pure magic. 

Looking ahead, is there a creative direction, genre, or theme you haven’t tackled  yet but really want to explore? 

I really want to expand my palate within music, including genres like nu-metal, goth, disco, and slow rock. I want to keep people on their toes forever; you’ll never predict my next move.

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TEAM CREDITS

talent HUDDY
photographer SAM RAMIREZ
stylist EJ ELLISON at Opus Beauty
photography assistant ANDRZEJ LAWNIK
makeup and hair MICHAEL DUEÑAS at TMG LA
styling assistants RYAN BLACKMAN & ELENA BOUT
editor TIMI LETONJA
editorial director JANA LETONJA
interview SAMO ŠAJN
cover design ARTHUR ROELOFFZEN