You're forced to step into that performer role. I can't just hide behind a synthesizer forever.

I really do just try to tune as much out as I can and make things that I think just sound good to me.

I'm totally open to outside opinions and criticism.

Thankfully, I'm not put in a position where I'm made to feel like I can't live my life.

I just think if you're gonna play a show you should try and look nice.

It's always something that interests me, crafting a really perfect pop gem, but it's not a lifelong obsession. I've kind of moved beyond it. I think I needed to get that out of my system, to exorcise.

I've learned a lot about how to be in a band. It's like being in a marriage to these people. Because there's so many of us, there's a polygamous quality to it, which I've heard is really enjoyable.