Mostly, the people in "the room" are paid lobbyists representing interests that could afford to pay them. No wonder policy isn't being made that helps smaller, independent musicians or those unaffiliated with a larger entity.

I always write from rhythm first, so if I need a song fast, I have to start there. Then I just threw some electric guitar at it.

I think I have come across as "unafraid" because I really cannot control what comes through me in my writing.

I am really pleased to hear each of my songs described as a total surprise. This is what I want!

As I've gotten older, I have gotten a lot better at finding the pleasures of making music despite the business of it.

I wanted to touch on the piece where often politicians use "god" to excuse their actions.

I like garage band for writing because you only have crayons and there are only five crayons in the box. Your choices are limited and I find that to be very good for me.