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" The goal was always to do something that felt human but was 100 percent electronic. "

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" It was a difficult second record. I had moments where I couldn't write; had moments where I was writing lots. It was just a massive learning process for me. "

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" It's always the first 10,000 SoundCloud listens; that was definitely a big moment, seeing the online stuff grow and crowds grow. "

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" On stage, I like to dress up a bit. I'm not scared to be like a character up there. "

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