I think it's important to evolve and grow and take risks creatively, instead of repeating yourself and doing the same thing over and over.

I think my style revolves around the philosophy that less is more, that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. That goes for my taste in design and in clothes, and even affects the way I approach music. I'm all about keeping things simple, and minimal, but being able to convey something powerful through that approach.

It's important to push yourself to get better at your craft - whatever that is. It's important to grow and evolve with each project.

When you put a tour together you really just think about who you'd like on your bill, who would make sense and who you would want to live with basically for a couple months and be around with and work with.

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.

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.

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