Some of the campaign images for this collaboration are of you three posing like you’re taking punk-esque yearbook photos. Do you have any horrendous or amazing yearbook photo memories?
Honestly, they all look amazing to me now because it’s amazing that we survived those experiences, haha. A yearbook photo is way higher pressure than any photoshoot.
What are the commonalities between MUNA’s identity and UGG’s?
Probably being cute as hell and often traveling in packs.
You’ve mentioned that you feel like the art you’re creating is way more interesting than how you look, which I think is admirable in a creative industry that’s become impacted by superficial criteria for success. But, what role does fashion play in your artistic expression?
I often need to be dressed kind of in character for a song I am working on. It’s a way to inhabit the creative spirit of whatever era you are in.
As a proudly queer band collaborating on a campaign geared toward young people, what advice would you give on the practice of self-expression in personal or social settings?
There’s no right way, go at your pace. Trust your gut about who is safe to open up to and who may not be. Having fun with it is always cooler than being cool.
What’s your favorite way of expressing your authenticity?
Being on stage playing our music.
Let’s talk about your high school selves. What’s changed for you internally since then? What’s thankfully stayed the same?
I was really full of feelings and devoid of almost any awareness around them and compassion for them, haha. I’m still very full of feelings but thankfully have more of the latter now.
Your music has already tackled themes like obsession, rebellion, and desire with tracks like “Wannabeher” and “Big Stick.” What might you want to explore next?
Smaller things.
Where are you wearing your UGGs this fall?
We’re wearing our UGGs on our tour! So that means on the bus, in the venues, and on our little walks to get coffee in whatever city we happen to be in.
