There's usually a rhythm and a melody in my head, and that creates an emotional state

You make kingdoms and castles on your own.

It's important to face down your demons.

I've spent several years now with my head down.

I like surfing; I bring a surfboard with me on tour.

What we value about music and literature are the moments that they create in our minds when we encounter them.

I respect Chris Carrabba as a songwriter and I also respect his past. He's got this fierce, straight edge, kind of hardcore core. There's so many songs that people are connected to and they all came together in a kind of DIY way, which I really do respect.