I definitely grew up on a lot of American bands. I didn't really know that there were any decent Australian bands until I was around 20.
Courtney BarnettSmoke Ring for My Halo was the first album I bought of Kurt's Vile, and when I first listened to "Peeping Tomboy" I was really depressed and unemployed. But the lyrics are, "I don't want to work. I don't want to sit around all day frowning." I was like, "Ah! Yes!"
Courtney BarnettIf I make a wrong decision, I worry what might have been. I stress out over very insignificant things.
Courtney BarnettThere's lots of interesting stuff happening in the world. Lots of good and bad things, and there's interest in music still, which there always will be, which is always a good thing.
Courtney Barnett