I think any branding for me is band-related. It's really weird to get used to the exposure, because I am a naturally introverted person, and I'm not exactly social. Occasionally I can get comfortable enough to talk, but I spend a lot of my days not talking, especially when I'm at home and not on tour.

Lyrics are so important, I hate every second of writing them, but it's something I take great pride in when it's finished.

I idolised bands like Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins, who wanted to reach as many people as they could.

In a city like New York, any night can be completely different, even in a subtle way.

I don't want to be known for anything other than writing songs.

If I wasn't a musician I'd probably be like a meth addict.

I worry that if I enjoy something - like the songs on 'Some Nights' are about wondering about who you are. I'm never quite sure and I'd hate to feel sort of content and get a good sense of who I am because if I know one thing, that's not me. I don't mind not necessarily being happy about it. And that's fine.