vocals that I recorded in my closet actually ended up sound is something I strive for.
being used on the record.
7 . W h a t a s p e c t o f y o u r l i f e p o s t - g r a d u a t i o n i n s p i r e d t h e
After that, I flew out to Omaha, NE with Jason Cupp to do s o n g s a n d l y r i c s o n t h i s a l b u m ?
some rearrangements, track more vocals, track guitars It was a weird time of my life where I felt equally
and record drum sounds. Jason played a huge role in empowered by obtaining a degree as I did dejected by the
creating Oh, Yuck. From mixing the record, helping to idea of entering the work force. All through college I had
arrange some of the songs and recruiting musicians to balanced music and work. Suddenly it felt like I was being
perform on the tracks, the finished product really wouldn't forced to choose one or the other.
have been the same without him.
8 . A n y p l a n s t o h i t t h e r o a d ?
6 . H o w h a s T h e W e e k n d a n d J a c k A n t o n o f f i n f l u e n c e y o u r Hoping to head out on tour this fall!
w r i t i n g ?
I'm a big fan of Abel's voice. I think he has an amazing 9 . W h a t e l s e i s h a p p e n i n g n e x t i n S o M u c h L i g h t ' s w o r l d ?
handle on toeing the line between a vulnerable and I'm always writing and producing new material. Every time
powerful performance. He reminds me of Bjork, one of my I sit down to complete a body of work I want it be the best
idols, in that sense.
thing I've ever created, so that takes a lot of time.
As far as Jack Antonoff goes, I've always loved the On top of that, I'd love to start producing or collaborating
production on the two Fun. records. They're so colorful with other artists.
and consciously produced. That kind of "maximalist" pop
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