Paste just might be my favorite music magazine. They have shed light on many incredible, under-appreciated folks over the years, helping me find new tunes to accompany me through life. We were honored to give a song in return.

I try to surf everyday or at least go for a walk on the beach if the waves are flat. The more I travel, the more I appreciate where I live and the ocean.

Live rather than talk. Talk is cheap and the tabloids scream about it every day.

There are a lot of similarities between music and surfing. There's a rhythm to both of them and with sound waves and ocean waves, you see patterns, plus the breathing is all part of it.

I think that's the beauty of live music - creating from the destruction.

It's a great thing to see the strength of simplicity.

As far as when I'm writing a song, I think I'm writing first and foremost for myself.