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

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.

When people all wear the same thing, people notice. They aren't stupid. People don't go, "Oh, you can see right through them!"

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

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

Everybody now who's playing in Unicorn band is deeply schooled in music. I'm the only one who's self-taught, which I think is a bit hilarious because I'm leading the band and writing the songs, but I'm surrounded by such overwhelmingly competent musicians.

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