We're always supposed to be happy and positive. There's something about letting yourself slip into that vulnerable space because you can really feel things there. It helps you grow as a person. I tend to enjoy being in a vulnerable space, in a weird way.

Writing music obviously comes from being inspired by things, and big changes in your life, and relationships and growing older and being more independent.

When you have fans telling you their stories it makes you feel like you're not alone.

Where I grew up, surfing was a way for people to celebrate their love and respect for the ocean.

I've always been someone who likes to share and talk. When something happens to me I [don't] run away from it. I want to dive right into and explore it. Try to figure out why it's happening and try to figure out something good that's going to come out of it.

I am pretty involved with everything that goes on, and overtime have learned a lot about the business side of things. I have an amazing manager, who understands the business really well, so he is a great teacher.

I think the reason people connect so well with my music is because there is a real connection.