I'm coming from a place that's more experimental and indulgent already, so for the last 10 years, it's been more like, "How can I defend my own sensibilities by writing a nugget of a little catchy pop song?" That's how I'm stretching myself, by writing something really simple.
Andrew BirdI don't like super-descriptive modern fiction. I like, "Here's what was happening in 1582 all over the planet." Then that gets my imagination going.
Andrew BirdI don't like to disappear between records. I like to play shows while I'm making the record.
Andrew BirdNo, it's not dissatisfaction that inspires me to tinker with my songs, it's just restlessness.
Andrew Bird