When you grow up, you're told that rock 'n' roll is the only authentic way to express yourself. Live instrumentation, singer, live drums. You're told that's the best medium to communicate. — Matt Tong Copy Share Image
There's too much rock that relies a fetishism or nostalgia for the old ways. That's a real enemy to music. — Matt Tong Copy Share Image
I have a real problem with rock music because it seems that lineage doesn't really exist. — Matt Tong Copy Share Image
I'm finding it hard to listen to other rock bands. It's been hard for me for a long time, but now I can't listen… — Matt Tong Copy Share Image
It's frustrating that people attribute something to certain songs and that's not what they're about at all. — Matt Tong Copy Share Image
After a while, you start to believe that your opinions are more valid than everyone else's. It can be hard to be humble about… — Matt Tong Copy Share Image
I feel that's important that I have some place to go that isn't on the cover of a magazine. I signed up to make… — Matt Tong Copy Share Image
You want to reach people on a real level and have a fan base that understands you. — Matt Tong Copy Share Image
You can't help hearing things that are popular when you're young and impressionable. — Matt Tong Copy Share Image
Everyone tries to research your background. I have a real fear of celebrity and exposing my real self. — Matt Tong Copy Share Image
Even that word depends on what you mean by pop. I mean, pop music has currency. It could just be about that girl who's… — Matt Tong Copy Share Image
