Too much emphasis is put on American roots music when people try and place me. You know, I grew up listening to punk.
Will OldhamTo me, the best purpose of an interview would be to illuminate some things about how somebody works for the benefit of somebody else who wants to do those things. And that's not where most interviews go at all, so to me, they seem like strange exercises in small talk and wasted air.
Will OldhamI figure it's okay to make certain rules, whether or not people despise you for it at the time.
Will OldhamWhen I listen to little fourth-dimension artifacts, they're like they were made as time capsules in the first place. You know that when you're writing the song and recording the song, you're already sending a message to the future listener, whoever and wherever and whenever that will be.
Will Oldham