So many policy decisions that effect musicians are being made without any input from musicians at all.

When I'm recording something (especially because I produce my own music) I might consider how hard it would be to replicate a song on stage.

I learned how to have a little bit of distance when I explained songs and a little bit of distance when I wrote them. I think this is more interesting any way in art.

Really, everything for me comes from "Manifestra." It was an incredible gift of a song; it really describes an important moment in my life.

My approach to writing and recording now is pretty much the same as when I started. Except now I worry even less about what people will think of what I made. And I am not drunk.

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.

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.