Sometimes I start with lyrics - rarely - but sometimes I might have an idea for some lyrics that I wanna say. I write them down and figure out how to use that in a melody to write a song.

I'm not writing just classic-sounding songs, but songs that come from experience.

For me, style is something that I've always loved. It's more than just, Oh I make this type of music, so I should dress this type of way. But it's very important. On the other hand, if I was on stage in a hoodie and some baggy jeans, it wouldn't give off the same feeling. People appreciate the music, but people want to see the whole visual thi

I don't think I'd be able to flat-out write a pop song and make it satisfying to me. I'm ready to make a consistent sound in whatever way I can.

If I went crazy and tried to make pop music, my band wouldn't record it! I love them too much to do that.