Don Toliver Talks Where He Finds the “Craziest Music” With Malcolm Todd For ‘Rolling Stone’

Don Toliver’s signature melodic design has taken him to the top of the charts, however where does he discover musical motivation? In a discussion with pop vocalist Malcolm Todd for Wanderer‘s Artists on Musicians cover story, the Texas-bred entertainer shared where he discovers distinct earworms.

“How do you discover insane, unknown music? Are you simply surfing Apple Music?” asked Todd before Toliver’s unexpected yet truthful response.

“I do not actually head out there to browse excessive any longer, however where I discover the craziest music is Instagram. Stories, Reels, pictures. I’m like, ‘Damn, thanks. Provide me that.’ I’ll take it from any place it comes. If I hear it, I require it.”

The 32-year-old continued to information, “I enjoy these Instagram pages that devote to retro video or retro tunes. In some cases it simply strikes my feed. I’m like, ‘Yo, dang, I ignored that,'” including, “And listening to a great deal of music. I like the old, the brand-new, home, drum-and-bass. I like all of that in some method. It aids with mixing categories together.”

Somewhere else in the discussion, both artists discovered commonalities on the disadvantages of having online presence.”Everyone has a viewpoint, and whatever’s on the web. Just how much did you remain in and out of that? I’ve found out to detach from it, however checking out sh * t about yourself is the most unhealthy thing,”admitted Todd.

Toliver followed up, stating,” I detached. When I got to a point in my profession, brother, I simply disliked whatever. I disliked whatever someone stated. I simply detached. I stopped getting on those apps. All I got is Instagram, actually. I like to publish on it. Simply let my fans and individuals understand, like, ‘Hey, I’m here, and we’re doing sh * t.’ And that’s it, brother. Truthfully, the web, you simply got to actually restrict it. Having 5 or 6 apps and all of this sh * t, to me, it’s overstimulating, brother.”

The awareness comes as Don Toliver prepares to cover up one of his greatest profession years. In 2026, the Houston breakout made his very first No. 1 album with OCTANE, made his BET Awards mainstage launching, offered out the very first leg of the OCTANE Tour, and broadened his fan base internationally.

“Whatever feels the most genuine to me,” described the “E85” entertainer of crafting the well-known job. “I’ve been making music for a little while now. I type of understand what my fans respond to and what I respond to, so I attempt to remain in that world.”

Check out the complete discussion in between Don Toliver and Malcolm Todd at Wanderer

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