When you get home after being gone for a month or two, time moves on without you. You're scrambling to catch up with the people. Some friends and family understand, but then there are others who just think that you can't find enough time in your life for them.
Sharon Van EttenOne day when I have a band I will have a band name, but since it's just me I feel it should just be my name. For me it doesn't make much sense since the music is from me and about me. I haven't ever been in a band.
Sharon Van EttenI grew up going to musicals with my mom here in New York, going to Broadway. I used to be in musicals in high school.
Sharon Van EttenI try to focus on the melodies and try to make everything else minimal. The melody and the lyrics are most important to me.
Sharon Van EttenIt's hard if you're just touring constantly. It's like, "What am I going to write about? I'm in the van, I'm playing another show..." I'm still writing about heartbreak that happened years ago. I don't see the point of writing and putting out another record until I can do something else.
Sharon Van Etten