Keeping fans loyal is a delicate balance. Therein lies the challenge for any band that's more than a couple albums deep. It's like, how do you continue to make records that are representative of who you are that your fans will recognize as your band, while still trying to push things forward and present new sounds for people.

As a songwriter, I'm not necessarily writing about myself or my life.

The songwriting of Hall & Oates is deceptively complex. There are a number of key changes that pass you by as you're listening to the song because they're so seamless and clever.

Death Cab is a militantly analog band. We'll continue moving forward with our sound, but there will be no crossover.

I think sometimes a narrative can come out of a single word.

The second 'Postal Service' album is threatening to become the 'Chinese Democracy' of indie rock. It will come out eventually, or maybe it won't.

To set the record straight for the God knows millionth time, we certainly didnt sign to Atlantic just for the money.