I hate the term 'emo.' It turned into this genre of music, when all music, if you connect with it, is emotional. — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I've always liked to learn how to do things - I'm a hobby person. So I'll learn something at a beginner's level, then usually… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I work a lot with sounds based on stream of consciousness. I like the way it sounds, then I turn it into something that… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
When I can write a song in a way where I feel like other people can relate to it, and I can take it… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I'm still learning how to be comfortable touring. I haven't found that balance yet. — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I overthink everything. I'm just like, 'Wait, why do they want to hear me?' I start doubting myself. Other times, I'll just get so… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I didn't start writing with band arrangements until I was working on 'Tramp.' — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I hit 'record' whenever I'm going through a really hard time. I don't listen to it for a couple of days, so I have… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I was so broken when I did the first record. I was living in my parents' basement, I didn't know anyone. I was broken-hearted… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I don't think I'll ever feel perfectly balanced, but I feel like I'm figuring it out, and I'm surrounded by really wonderful people that… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
I only write when I'm in a dark place. I hit 'record' and get it out, writing and playing my guitar at the same… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
In 2015, I told my band that I was taking a break so I could focus on my home life, go back to school,… — Sharon Van Etten Copy Share Image
