I think that what happens is that all of my modern influences blend together with the older soul influences and you get Mayer Hawthorne.

I love doing things that people don't expect.

I don't want kids listening to my music thinking it's for their parents. I want them to feel it's theirs.

Gary Numan had a huge influence on both my music and my style. He had his own unique fashion sense - that futuristic space style. It was out there.

I've always made sure that I tour with bands that people aren't expecting me to tour with.

I DJ all the time, as much as I possibly can. I'll never stop. That's my security blanket, that's what I'm good at. I still consider myself a better DJ than a singer. I can DJ in my sleep.

I think that what happens is that all of my modern influences blend together with the older soul influences and you get Mayer Hawthorne.