More than a pleasant surprise, Danny Schmidt was no less than a revelation to me. And that's not a word I use lightly.

My idea was to release four four-song EPs, just like all the old Limey shoegaze bands used to do.

You have to understand that the bass guitar is the party instrument. It only has four strings. If you see a bass player playing five strings, take your shoe off and throw it at him.

I'm flying everywhere in my private jet.

I'm usually the yes guy, and I had to turn into a no guy.

More than a pleasant surprise, Danny Schmidt was no less than a revelation to me. And that's not a word I use lightly.

My vibe was to just move forward at a really cool pace.