Arlo Parks talks Tyler, The Creator and Ashnikko in a new interview - watch

Later this week, Arlo Parks will be dropping her new album 'My Soft Machine'. Before that, she's been in conversation with Apple Music 1's Matt Wilkinson.

In an exclusive interview, the former Dork cover star shares her thoughts on her musical journey, her admiration for Tyler, The Creator, and the personal aspects of her songwriting.

During the conversation, she reflects on a significant encounter with Tyler, The Creator at Coachella. "I can't explain how special that moment was for me," Arlo explains. "I think there's a generation of young Black people who were creating things that sat outside of the mold of what was expected. And Odd Future and that group of people were such a beacon. And I feel like Tyler's… His artistry, his ability to go into the world of fashion and film and comedy and just be this restless creative force, I just… Yeah, it was an amazing moment, for sure."