I think the special stuff [music] still finds a way to be heard, as long as you pair it with a good release strategy.

I've put myself in this position where I haven't set myself up with a Plan B. I don't have a safety net; it's all in.

The biggest thing for me is the new music. I'm playing a lot of new music that is not released yet on my tours. Seeing the reaction to that is super inspiring.

It's a really good time for California right now in music.

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.

A great song can come from anybody. A great performance can come from anybody. It doesn't matter who you are, and that's truly what I believe.

I was slicking my hair back when I was in sixth grade.