Randy Newman meets pink floyd and the pixies in an elevator and eats them
Music is the only thing that really interests me
To inspire an artist from the next generation to make something great
Capitalism
House of the Rising Sun
The Beatles, Nirvana, Radiohead, Bright Eyes, Animal Collective, Pink Floyd, System of a Down, The Books, Future of the Left
The terrifying void when it stares at me
Life is a messy, complicated thing and heroes are rare
Its the only time I ever feel energetic
The musicians reality currently is a bit of a nightmare. I don't know what would improve it. I think music is slowly going the way of art forms like poetry and painting. People aren't going to care the same way they do now in 100 years.
Seems fine
Being unable to reach an audience
I used to go to lots of shows
Be ruthlessly and psychotically obsessed with getting attention. Hurt people without hesitation. Never let ethics or principles prevent you from getting more attention.
Go listen to Future of the Left, sardonic post hardcore, endless bangers.