I have always been mainstream. It's so weird, because I don't see it as something negative at all. So many people see it as something negative.

I think I am a pretty good judge of character in general and try to surround myself with the best people I can.

It's hard - some people get inspired by a feeling, but I'm mostly inspired by melodies.

There's always haters, no matter what you're doing - whether they're complaining that everything you do sounds the same, or it's too different.

I grew up listening to a lot of Ray Charles and '60s rock, thanks to my father, and then my brothers got me in to KISS and whatnot, so I guess that's where I got my first taste for music.

I've always had a fascination with making your own music but never have been skilled enough to play the instrument, so to be able to make music without the ability was awesome.

People in Sweden are very conscious of what people are saying about you.