I've never liked songs that are about writing, or struggling to write. Maybe it's because it's too relatable to me.
Courtney BarnettThe music, I think, is just as important as the lyrics; it portrays the emotion of the song. I play the kind of music that I want to listen to.
Courtney BarnettI 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 BarnettI reckon that growing up, listening to so much different music, I think over time I just kind of sucked it all in and it probably comes back out through my music.
Courtney Barnett