And frankly, when I made that record, hit songs were not what I was trying to achieve.

I certainly wouldn't say that my life is a disaster, but there have been moments where I've felt like that

For my second record I had gotten ProTools and started to familiar myself with hard disc recording.

But really important, perhaps most important is the craft; how you make your record, the creation of these sonic worlds you want your listener to hear.

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

Ultimately, if I'm really moved by something, it's going to go on the record and that's that

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