I think my voice worked out fine, but it was a lot of work for me. And I was very self-conscious about it. I was a bit self-conscious about writing lyrics too.

I think being eclectic is bad when you're just starting out.

I think my voice worked out fine, but it was a lot of work for me. And I was very self-conscious about it. I was a bit self-conscious about writing lyrics too.

Music has become a bigger business, and with that there is more pressure to succeed; I think that it creates a negative pressure for being creative.

The vocals are what immediately draw people in and sell the song.

I've become increasingly confidant in following intuitions ahead of thoughts as I produce more records.

Most bands have a sound that they're already identified with, so for the producer it becomes a process of helping them find their muse in the studio to make a record that will not only satisfy them artistically, but will also do something in the marketplace.