There are lots of people in the world whose existence doesn't revolve around American culture.
Emily HainesGenerally I try to read anything but indie rock journalism or anything about music at all, especially in the summer.
Emily HainesThis is the thing I've noticed is that the greater the distance between you and any ordinary task is the measurement of how much rockstar potential you have.
Emily HainesLife is passing you by as you speak, you're on a path and you're all on the same path toward death.
Emily HainesI have an identity crisis which is not resolved because I'm a dual citizen. My whole family is American, and I was born in India but I was raised in Canada.
Emily HainesIn Canada there's an extensive grant system that really allows people to make their work without having to suffer that much, and I'm staring to come around on that, that maybe people don't have to suffer. Maybe you can just not be unhappy and make beautiful music in Canada, maybe that's ok.
Emily Haines