When I was a teenager, I got into four track recorders, drum machines, and synthesizers, and I started producing instrumental music.

I actually think sadness and darkness can be very beautiful and healing.

Emerson, Lake & Palmer or King Crimson or Gentle Giant - the worst prog rock references I can come up with. Though I totally loved those groups as a kid.

If I were to do this over I'd play a lot more shows before I made a record

When I was a teenager, I got into four track recorders, drum machines, and synthesizers, and I started producing instrumental music.

My first two records were more energetic; Phantom Moon is subtle, quiet; so these various reactions are just something I expected

I got a publishing deal with BMG, they were supportive, and some money to record demos