No Love For The Middle Child is everywhere, whether you realize it or not. The musician, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has been behind the scenes helping to create tracks for (and with): mgk, Mod Sun, Sueco, Zero 9:36, Set It Off, and many more. But behind all of those credits is an artist with a story of his own.
His solo work puts his musicianship front and center. Moving effortlessly between instruments and genres, he brings raw emotion and a genuine love for the craft to every song.
His latest single, "Guardian Angel," is a perfect example of that emotion. Written on a flight while touring with mgk, the song showcases his versatility (and vulnerability!) while exploring the loneliness of being on the road. The lyrics are a reminder that even when you’re out living your wildest dreams, the distance between you and the people you love can be the hardest part of the journey.
We had the honor of sitting down with No Love recently to discuss genre vs emotion, what he's learned from collaboration, and what he's most looking forward to on his upcoming tour with Beauty School Dropout.
You’ve worked across so many genres. At this point, do you even think in terms of genre anymore, or just about the emotions and stories?
Emotions and stories definitely guide the most; finding the right sounds to compliment it comes second a lot of the time. However, I do sit down and nerd out by myself in the studio, and being able to mix sounds is big. Working on sound design on your own, void of genre, allows you to find something special you can often present to artists after.
What do you think you’ve learned from moving between so many different musical environments that you wouldn’t have learned by staying inside one genre?
The biggest difference I’ve experienced is workflow. Some artists write over pre-made beats, some take what you make together and work on it over time alone, while others freestyle and find the lyrics in real time in the room. I’m thankful I’ve gotten to see so many workflows and be able to find space in each one.
Is there a collaboration from your career that changed the way you approach music, even if it wasn’t necessarily the biggest or most visible credit for your resume?
Working with Willow changed the way I approach music. It really hit me at a time in life where I was almost valuing quantity over quality, trying to get my feet off the ground. Watching the way Willow made music was so free and creative, and it just reminded me that any song could change your life if you give it your all.
At this point in your career, what does “No Love For The Middle Child” mean to you beyond being a name?
No Love for the Middle Child represents who I am. The little “no love” character was the first tattoo I ever got. It was a way for me to stick to something and feel accountable. I feel like I carry that energy with me.
After spending so much time helping shape other music for other artists, what changes when the music is completely yours?
The biggest change is how personal it is. When I work with other artists, my goal is to make something that truly represents them, something that I’d be excited to hear as a fan of them but also be a vessel to channel what’s going on in their world. When I make my own music, all that energy is channeled inward, which is a dramatic switch.
Your solo music feels deeply personal. Is it harder to be vulnerable as the artist than it is as the producer?
100% - being vulnerable as an artist takes a lot of courage because once you write something down/record it, it becomes real. It’s therapeutic but revealing.
You’re known for being a multi-instrumentalist. Is there one instrument you always reach for first when you’re creating?
I find myself reaching for a guitar because it’s easy to take it anywhere. I used to write songs in my room as a kid for fun, so I get transported there when I do it.
What’s one song you’ve worked on in any capacity that you think deserved way more attention than it got?
I have a song called “Broken Wings” that I feel like could have a moment one day. It’s one of the few songs I’ve made that I can play in any room and feel proud of. Something about it, I don’t know, but if someone asked me to show them a song of mine, I’d pick that one.
When people walk away from one of your shows, what do you hope they understand about you that they might not get from simply listening to your music?
I hope they see a student - someone with nothing but respect for the craft. I play a lot of instruments during the show and am constantly practicing/producing on my own, trying to sharpen those tools.
You were just announced as a special guest for Beauty School Dropout’s 2026 U.S. Tour. What are you most excited about for that tour?
I’m excited to be back on the road for my project! Getting to see everyone and play some new songs will be a blast. The BSD guys are great, so hanging every day will be awesome.
When you look at everything happening right now for you, does it feel like the culmination of everything you’ve been building, or does it feel like you’re finally just getting started?
I feel like I’m just getting started. I’m very thankful for my journey so far, but I know how much work it took to get here, so I know there’s a long way to go.
