I really believe there's more honesty in one live show than there may be in my whole output.
Andrew BirdI definitely have to give myself permission, like on "Master Swarm," to rip a lead on that. Just play a violin solo that's - it's a bit showoff-y, but it's fun, so who cares?
Andrew BirdPeople who are thinking about your music almost as much as you are, that almost never happens.
Andrew BirdI've always found that whatever you say about indie rock, it is the most inclusive genre or title for anything. It doesn't pin you down too much, like other labels would. It's just newer, it has less baggage.
Andrew Bird