In a certain way, you get some new tools to work with, but I don't know if it ultimately makes the creative process any easier.

I'm drawn to the stuff that's maybe a little bit on the fringe. Part of that is just practical sometimes. We can't compete with the major labels for some acts, so you figure, "Okay, what could I introduce to people, or what do I like that is within my means?"

You can know or not know how a car runs and still enjoy riding in a car.

My take is that the kind of complexity which says we can always generate complexity from simple interactions following for example rules.

The arts don't exist in isolation.

The making of music is profoundly affected by the market.

I'd like to be known for more than being the guy in the big suit.