I will be the focal point for however long I decide to play. Half of me likes that idea and half of me doesn't, but once the adrenaline kicks in, I'll probably really enjoy it.

I do a cover of a Velvet Underground song, and they were one of the most important bands, for me.

I sit down and create atmospheres, start playing guitar or piano and just sing whatever comes out of my mouth.

If you go into the eastern bloc countries we are huge, and in Russia. Maybe there is something about the depressing nature of our music and lyrics that some people find an affinity with.

God knows why - no pun intended - but every time I write a song, I feel a need to touch on religion.

I'm not advocating violence but I think somebody should shoot Simon Cowell.

I want people to feel good about listening to this [Delta Machine] record, to get some kind of peace. It's just got something magical about it.