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

I'm totally open to outside opinions and criticism.

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

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.

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.

I'll acknowledge that I'm from Canada but I don't think I'll acknowledge that I'm Canadian.