For me, being in shape means, like, not having cynicism out-weigh optimism on a daily basis.

To really be tortured by a song, it needs to be more than just something you don't like or don't get; it has to make your skin crawl by getting under it. Strangely, that last clause could describe provocative or daring music, as well.

I think you should be prepared for a green-screen CGI at all times.

I think in some ways, whether you've ever actually been to Portland, people definitely understand this highly curated niche lifestyle, because a lot of people are sort of striving for that now. Or they're hating on it.

If your whole world of a band or music is taking place in a digital realm or on technological devices, it's all mediated through those things. That takes away from the experiential and sensual nature of music. That's a lot less exciting for me to think about. It's not my ideal way of living with music.

"We can't name it, but we can sing along." That is my ultimate relationship to any art form, but especially music.

I really don't know what to do when my life is not chaotic.