I think it's important to say something. If you're making music it's kinda' like, oh, cool, so is everyone else.

I grew up in Oakland and Berkeley, California.

In a sense, touring is crazy. You go city to city playing the show over and over again. But there's something magic about being in front of people, so it's not like going through the motions every night. It's a different experience.

I suppose sometimes the lack of privacy can be a little hard to deal with at times.

I think it's important to say something. If you're making music it's kinda' like, oh, cool, so is everyone else.

I've matured as a person and so has the music... It's gotten more sophisticated and interesting I think.

I just always wanted a platform. In the past, I always dreamed of having a following and a fan base - you know, a group of people just listening and paying attention to what I was making. I think the reality kicked in that you have to make a living so that you have enough time to keep creating, you know? 'Cause if you're not making a living at this, then you're making a living working another job, and if you're working another job, you're spending all your time doing that and can't put enough time into the music.