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"Can you tell us about your record that drops next week, The Midsummer Station?\n\n \"It's a departure from what I've done in the past. My music is quirky electronica\u2014programed drum sample blips and beats. This album is more dance-y, pop-y, and edgier in a way that's new from me. It's influenced by my love of European trance music. Because it's so different, I'm more excited about the release of this record than any other record I've put out. In my opinion, it's a crime to repeat yourself and never try something new. This was a challenge for me. It was scary at times, but I would kick myself if I did the same thing over and over.\"\n\nWhy did you begin making electronica music?\n\n \"The music found me. When I started, I didn't have a plan. I started this out of a desire to escape from the everyday mundane world. The music I made connected with people in a way that I never imagined, and the Internet was so integral in my career.\"\n\nHow did you acquire the technological skills needed to create this kind of music?\n\n \"Get the software and experiment. Look at the software, synthesizers, and the tech stuff as tools. You're your best teacher. You can learn more by trying it out.\"\n\n'Good Time' has been a big summer anthem. How did your collaboration with Carly Rae Jepsen come about?\n\n \"I emailed her to say that I had a song that was perfect for her voice, and that I'd be honored if she wanted to sing on it. She wrote back and said, 'I'm down!' Her vocals were in my inbox within a few days. She's amazing. I didn't meet her until we shot the music video. Those days are always long, and she was so much fun to be around.\"\n\nWhat music do you listen to?\n\n \"I grew up with Blink-182, so I do have a soft spot for that band. I'm into a lot of film scores\u2014after I see a great movie, I buy the soundtrack and relive what I just saw. I love how music is designed to support visuals. I'd love to get into making film scores one day myself.\"\n\nYou must have been excited to record with Mark Hoppus of Blink-182. How'd it feel to collaborate with one of your idols?\n\n \"It was unnerving waiting for him to show up in the studio. He was in London, and he was gracious enough to fly to New York to record with me. I felt like I knew him because I've been a fan of his for so many years. You start to feel like you know the artist you listen to\u2014but there's always that insecurity\u2014what if the guy I look up to turns out to be a jerk? Mark showed up, and he was the sweetest guy and so funny. I've never laughed that hard in a recording session. He's so down to earth. It proved to me that you can be on that level and still be genuine and kind.\""^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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