I don't want to write melodies anymore. I can only write really simple, dumb caveman melodies.Collection: Writing
The first listen is very important to me. Half of my favorite records just hit you in the face immediately with something memorable and within three-and-a-half minutes you know you've heard something really special. I want to make records like that, but it's a big challenge.Collection: Memorable
I deeply care about what the fans think.Collection: Thinking
I'm happy to have discussions about what's going on creatively to an extent but I need final cut on absolutely everything. And that's hard to get in 2016 if you're hell-bent on doing everything your own way.Collection: Cutting