I think in a way I was probably completely naive about what it takes to make something become a hit

I wouldn't say that I've had a tough life by any stretch of the imagination.

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

A real foolproof way to do it is play your stuff by hook or by crook and build up a grass roots following

It's inevitable your environment will influence what you do

Lately I've been a workaholic. I'm in the studio all the time and I've helped to produce a couple of artists

I privilege the music over the lyrics