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"Music allows the mind to access a bridge that is otherwise closed off." (an interview with Adam Huttunen of Mountains of the Moon)

"Music allows the mind to access a bridge that is otherwise closed off." (an interview with Adam Huttunen of Mountains of the Moon)

I wouldn’t say that any of the lyrics are by choice. I wish I could write songs about a perfect life, trust me! It’s all real.

Interviews, MusicChristina ImOctober 31, 2016mountains of the moon, Ben Howard, Daughter, Sharon Van Etten, The Barr Brothers, Kurt Vile, The War On Drugs, Ry X, Bon Iver, Marika Hackman, Bombay Bicycle Club, José González

"It’s all about the music in the end." (an interview with Dorothy Chan)

"It’s all about the music in the end." (an interview with Dorothy Chan)

The raw song itself is like the narrative, and the production is like pictures that help tell the story.

Interviews, MusicChristina ImAugust 31, 2016dorothy chan, the narrative, michael giacchino, lady gaga, sundial

“I make music for the insatiable urge inside me.” (An Interview With The Woodlands)

“I make music for the insatiable urge inside me.” (An Interview With The Woodlands)

In songwriting, memory is a potent element. It is everywhere inside you.

Interviews, MusicChristina ImJune 30, 2016anthony doerr, jean craighead george, john steinbeck, mary oliver, per petterson, the woodlands, willa cather

"I think I am a part of every photograph I take." (an interview with Ilana Newman)

"I think I am a part of every photograph I take." (an interview with Ilana Newman)

I love capturing the essence of a person in that moment.

Art, Interviews, MusicChristina ImMay 12, 2016ilana newman

"You'll Know When It's Time to Spread Your Wings." (an interview with Fleurie)

"You'll Know When It's Time to Spread Your Wings." (an interview with Fleurie)

Much of the time, lyrics find me and stay with me until I put them to music.

Interviews, MusicChristina ImApril 10, 2016fleurie

"Music Gave Me a Place to Learn How to Be Myself." (an interview with Anh Le)

"Music Gave Me a Place to Learn How to Be Myself." (an interview with Anh Le)

My favorite songs are the ones that say something that everyone’s been thinking but nobody’s said out loud.

Interviews, MusicChristina ImNovember 10, 2015anh le, brooke fraser, kate davis, sarah close, train, vienna teng