As an artist, you never want to write the same song again, you always want to challenge yourself to writing in a different way.
Serj TankianPeople always ask me 'do you think there should be more bands doing political music?' and I say 'absolutely not.'
Serj TankianAs long as people are living their truth or their vision, whether they're activists or not, that's the important thing.
Serj TankianYou listen to Bob Dylan and you can't help but think of the 60s, it's very relational and if artists are true artists and not just mere musicians they need to be truthful because the music doesn't come from them, it comes from the universe and it's to be shared. At best, we're skilled presenters, and I say that at best.
Serj Tankian