Everything in life influences my music. I've always used songwriting as a means to share what I think is profound.

Hold your own. Know your name. And go your own way. And everything will be fine.

I discovered at 18 that singing and songwriting was my strength. I decided that it was closest to my heart and if I pursued it then there would be no competition. I would just live my life being myself and living my dream.

I can't predict what songs will do to the collective consciousness.

When I have a breakthrough in music and I hear the melody in my hands: that's when I get compelled - something in my gut just has to rise up and sing and put something to that.

Music is my way to shine back and express positive vibrations for a common healing. It's similar to farming, or surfing, or yoga. Before world peace, we have to have inner peace and music helps us get there.

As an American citizen, one has to vote. If we don't vote, we're not doing our part. We'll become some sort of oligarchy.