I've also been writing for other artists, producing other artists, doing some country stuff. Those lyrics I tend to leave more universal.

Psychology Today is probably one of my favorite magazines, Guitar, Guitar World. People.

When I was a kid in Eugene, Oregon, there was this fantastic guitar player who went out on the tables, chairs, out in the audience and played. So I started taking my guitar in the audience. I tripped, fell backwards and ripped my pants.

I like my lyrics to feel conversational and truthful, as if we're having real talk. I don't really like generic lyrics.

I want to embrace all of this: touring, going to Europe, Canada, Australia. I want to travel the world, just have a great hang, and hopefully, be a messenger.

My parents always saw me as an artist, and that greatly influenced me

I first met Hanson over in Japan and they gave me some great advice about the fans and they seem real down to earth. They're great.