Im still getting used to being called a composer. A poseur, maybe.

Being in L.A. is great because there are so many weird people out there, so you can just blend in. I like that.

Live a Lie' is inspired by recent combinations found in dubstep.

It was a relief to be able to do my own band, because I was very responsible for all this amazing music I didn't want to mess up before.

'Keep your head down at school.' Those are sage words from my dad. They kept me in check for years.

It's funny, because music is one of those things it is natural to go into. You hear it so much growing up, it kind of permeates you and eventually you spew out some music of your own.

I was very empty after my father passed away. It was an emotional time, as it would be for anyone, but to be in the studio every day was kind of cathartic and healing and it just seemed very natural to continue.