“Denial is a more commercial-type sound, more mainstream rock. Turnbull AC's is more alternative, singer-songwriter pointed. A little more roots rock. But there's definitely a hint of mainstream in our sound.”
Dan Mecher
“I Think That People Should Learn From There Mistakes By Making A SubLoving Attendment To Get Further From The Own Looks They Rather Have”
Cordell Francis
“Bob Dylan is quite a songwriter, and a great singer and musician. I won't bother with comparing myself to him, but I will say that I heard his records at a very young age and I still listen to all his records.”
Frank Black
“When a new person comes in, you can't help but evolve. Steve comes from a singer/songwriter background, whereas Perkins and I come from more of a jamming and experimental background, and I think what we came up with is a great combination of songs and musicianship.”
Dave Navarro
“To begin with there was the comparisons to David Gray and Damien Rice because they were singer-songwriters. But what's funny is that if you listen to those two they don't sound anything like each other. It's so weird I should be compared to those two, but people need some association. But I'm really glad I've been given a voice by my parents that sounds different. I'm very lucky for that.”
James Blunt
“I said, 'You're a good songwriter. It's not June with Spoon that you write. You're a good singer, and most musicians are probably a little bit nervous about covering your songs,' ”
Yoko Ono
“Julian is the songwriter of the band. He may want to go in different directions, but still sounding like The Strokes. I don't think you're going to hear a concept album.”
Ryan Gentles
