Q&A: Maggie Lindemann Moves Forward on Her Own Terms With “one of the ones”
INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW
☆ BY JOY VILLANUEVA ☆
Maggie Lindemann is done playing it safe, if she ever did at all. With the release of her new single “one of the ones,” the alt-pop nonconformist immerses herself into a sound that’s fully unfiltered. With ragged guitar riffs and intensely cutthroat lyrics, Lindemann leans into a sound where control and chaos crash together. The single’s cover art, featuring Lindemann with striking mint blue hair, visually signals the transition in her work: icy, confident, and ready for reinvention.
Following her explosive debut album SUCKERPUNCH and the gritty HEADSPLIT EP, “one of the ones” marks a tonal shift. It captures the intensity of wanting something romantic but keeping your guard up, all at the same time. As Lindemann puts it, “you could be the one, but don’t get too close.”
Despite the walls up in the song, one thing Lindemann never hides is her love for the real fans who’ve stuck with her through every reinvention. It’s with them in mind that she continues to carve her path, without compromise.
Read below for LUNA’s interview with Lindemann about reclaiming her sound, building a world through fashion, and why “one of the ones” was exactly the song she needed.
LUNA: You’ve always had a strong DIY spirit, from your music to SWIXXZ. How has owning your creative process shaped your journey compared to earlier in your career?
LINDEMANN: It's helped me become the artist I've always wanted to be. I love being able to create and I think it really shows with fans. I’m exactly who I wanna be, and it’s so fun.
LUNA: Your sound has evolved so much since “Pretty Girl.” How do you stay grounded while continuing to reinvent yourself musically?
LINDEMANN: It's just a part of growing up naturally. You’re constantly changing and evolving as a person, so that will always shine through in my music as well. I just wanna make what feels right to me always.
LUNA: SUCKERPUNCH was such a daring, boundary-pushing record. What lessons did you take from that album into this next chapter?
LINDEMANN: [I learned] to always do what feels right in the moment. I don’t listen to opinions too much, and I think that’s really the biggest thing.
LUNA: HEADSPLIT showed a more raw and chaotic side of you. How did that project help you process what you were going through emotionally or mentally?
LINDEMANN: Everything I make is a reflection of whatever I'm dealing with at that time. For that era, it was really helpful to have that outlet and speak through music, then to get love from fans, where they understand and relate, is also just such a great feeling.
LUNA: You’ve built a super devoted fanbase—how do your fans influence the way you write or release music today?
LINDEMANN: I always think about them like, Okay, how can I make this fun for the real fans? How can I incorporate old lyrics into new songs? How can I make this feel like a cute moment? I definitely also think about them when choosing the singles.
LUNA: SWIXXZ feels like not just a fashion brand, but also a lifestyle—how do music and fashion intersect for you creatively, especially when building a full visual era?
LINDEMANN: It's so important! I think it all ties in so much. I'm so visual when it comes to expressing myself or listening to music—I'm always visualizing the colors and the vibes I associate it with, so it's important to me to make it feel cohesive and like a moment.
LUNA: “one of the ones” is insane, and you’ve described it as both chaotic and honest. What inspired that push-pull dynamic in the songwriting?
LINDEMANN: Honestly, I was just writing so much sad depressing shit, that I literally went into the studio and was like, “Guys we have to make something fun today.” I needed to just escape reality and we came up with such a fun, unserious song. I love it so much.
LUNA: Sonically, “one of the ones” is hyperpop but also emotionally intense—how do you balance distortion and vulnerability in your music?
LINDEMANN: I don't even really think about it honestly. I think making music for me is such a vulnerable process, so it always just feels like a therapy session. Sometimes, I actually feel like I'm saying too much.
LUNA: This track feels like a launchpad for a whole new chapter. What can fans expect from this next body of work? Is this the beginning of a new album or something totally different?
LINDEMANN: Maybe! Okay, yes. I'm excited to share it. It’s different but also similar, so there’s still fresh sounds, but also stuff that sounds like past projects. It's a good blend.
LUNA: Is there anything else you’d like to share with Luna?
LINDEMANN: Be on the lookout, don’t sleep on me y’all. I’m on the way.
