Music drives me insane, the incessant presence of music in my life. It informs how I see the world; it drives me crazy

I don't know whether we'll have another Michael Jackson or Elvis, because the world's too quick to level the playing field in that regard. For example, if Michael Jackson did the moonwalk for the first time now, and it debuted on Twitter, the third comment would probably be: "He's just walking backwards."

I think the less individuality you portray... not individuality but like the more solidarity you have the better.

As I tell my intro creative writing students, after reading someone you love, wait at least an hour before starting to write.

I think that the internet is a beast of burden.

Its quite there sonically; a strong representation of what the songs on our records are like. It's very loud and our set is based around containing as much energy and dynamics as possible.

Along with John Hughes, he's probably the biggest influence. Would be awesome not only to meet him; he's one person I'd also definitely like to work with.