To me, a political song is also a personal song. Most political activism has been driven by empathy for other people and the desire for a world that's less divisive. Even if songs aren't overtly political, they can make a listener more empathetic.

There is no Hell when you die so don't look so worried

I believe that vinyl will outlast CDs. There's no reason for it, but it stays around because there are still people that want them.

I don't hold anything against Barack Obama. I just think the system is so corrupt, it doesn't matter how well-intentioned someone is, as I believe he was and is. At the end of the day, I think it just comes down to money. This is all about class warfare. All of our political problems.

I swear that I'm dying slowly but it's happening, and if the perfect spring is waiting somewhere... just take me there.

The first music I ever got into was the '80s alternative bands that my brother listened to, like The Cure and The Smiths and R.E.M. and Fugazi. I can remember specifically saying The Cure was my favorite band back in second grade.

Why are you scared to dream of god when it's salvation that you want?