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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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.