I think music is like little films, and it's nice to listen to music and really escape.
The most amazing live shows that I've ever seen were Rain Parade shows.
I think we all grow up with idols and things like that.
I think one of the big mistakes people make is to have fame as one of their main goals. That is the biggest mistake when you're creating art.
My family is still in Los Angeles. We listened to all sorts of music: Mexican music, oldies, soul, disco and rock & roll. I was surrounded by music.
We just allow anybody to listen to our music. All ages are allowed!
I suppose we do live a pretty isolated life.
Exene taught me how to bend my notes when I sing. That's her style. And I learned that from her.
I like Beach House a lot.
We're really lucky because we have a portable studio, which enables us to work wherever we like. There is some extra work involved in setting everything up, but you can find a lot of magic and inspiration in being free to go somewhere completely different.
Martello towers are great places to work in.
Music soothes you, especially when you write, sing or play an instrument. It really can be a cure for everything.
The larger the band gets, the more people from the label get involved.
I've always loved playing music and I always will.
The biggest problem for people who get really, really nervous when they perform live is that you think everybody's looking at you.
Obviously nobody likes it when you walk offstage, including your band.
I've always loved music. I grew up with older brothers and sisters who were into music, played The Beatles and the Rolling Stones and Aretha Franklin.
Usually what I do is I write my vocal melody over guitar parts and then I come up with lyrics.
I'm lucky, I'm very, very lucky. I work with some of the most amazing artists.
It's not so much that I don't enjoy playing live - that's one of the best parts of playing music - it's that it's nerve-racking with 300, 500 people watching.
