Like many musicians, it's my roots in music, playing cover songs. I've done probably a lot more covers than the average person who does what I do, but I'm very proud of it, and I do feel like I really bring a lot artistically to these covers.

Trying to cope with the balance between home life and road life has been a theme in my music since early Red House Painters records.

When I get compared to artists like Jose Gonzalez or Bon Iver, I can't help but think, "I've been doing this since they were in third grade."

There were a lot more girls at the shows early on. I'd get off stage and there would be options. Those days are long gone, thank god.

You really think all of those indie music dorks go to SXSW every year to check out music? They go there to wear their laminates and act important and try to get laid.

I don't make demos. I don't have the interest or the energy or the time.

I feel like when the songwriting slows, I'd love to help others with their records. If it's something I really believe in, it's worth the effort.