We definitely classify things in order to get closer to what we believe in - so it serves a purpose to really think about one style of music, and to understand the shades of delineation between similar artists. But yeah,… — Robin Pecknold Copy Share Image
I've been listening to a lot of John Coltrane. I don't know if that would or wouldn't surprise anybody. I go through different phases - sometimes I want to listen to music that's just pummeling. — Robin Pecknold Copy Share Image
Our day-to-day lives recording and touring aren't that different from those of Metallica, even though the perceived worldview is totally different. So that can… — Robin Pecknold Copy Share Image
I don't know that we're really going to need a label for the things we're thinking about doing next. — Robin Pecknold Copy Share Image
I'm looking forward to doing things more intuitively in the future, just going with whatever happens and not immediately categorizing it as potentially good… — Robin Pecknold Copy Share Image
I was listening to this Ngozi Family record, 45,000 Volts, and it's mostly this guy singing, and then for the choruses, he's doubled. And… — Robin Pecknold Copy Share Image
You want to make music that reflects your ideals, but considering the isolating process of recording and the time and energy requirements of touring,… — Robin Pecknold Copy Share Image
There are personal topics on the record that have nothing to do with creativity but were maybe amplified by the demands of the band.… — Robin Pecknold Copy Share Image
They even let me do the ads for the album. I definitely want it all to be presented right, but I don't want to… — Robin Pecknold Copy Share Image
Every time you pick up an instrument, it's not always out of necessity - for a certain kind of person, it's a choice. — Robin Pecknold Copy Share Image
The touring thing is such a huge time commitment. I'm really feeling like I want to start writing and recording music again. But I… — Robin Pecknold Copy Share Image
I don't really hang out with anyone. I'll hang out with my band ... but I don't have any friends aside from that. — Robin Pecknold Copy Share Image
The notes sound like they're coming from inside your mind... It was the closest thing to a psychedelic experience I've ever had. — Robin Pecknold Copy Share Image
Fleet Foxes will never, ever, under no circumstances, from now until the world chokes on gas fumes, sign to a major label. This includes… — Robin Pecknold Copy Share Image
