I was in school for four years writing music to please my teachers. That was not music I liked. And when I make music that isn't for something I want to make, and it's to please other people, it's -… — Julia Holter Copy Share Image
I do have a big problem with the idea of music as a form of communication unless it's political - and that's where it's tricky because a lot of music is political, even if it's not overtly so. But my… — Julia Holter Copy Share Image
There's definitely been a focus on the literary aspects of my music, and I always get a little cringey because I don't feel like… — Julia Holter Copy Share Image
I prefer to work with mystery, but that doesn't work well in an academic environment. They want you to analyze what you're doing, which… — Julia Holter Copy Share Image
I really like being home. I like being comfortable, and I'm not a very dramatic person. — Julia Holter Copy Share Image
I really love working with Ramona from Nite Jewel. We've kind of grown up together. — Julia Holter Copy Share Image
One thing I do like about L.A. is the fact that you can be - whether you're famous or it's just a matter of,… — Julia Holter Copy Share Image
I played cello on my early recordings, but that doesn't mean I'm a cellist, you know? — Julia Holter Copy Share Image
I don't use the harpsichord because it evokes a past time period: I use it because I like the sound. — Julia Holter Copy Share Image
I don't thrive in a school or academic environment, I found out. I thrive better in the world outside the small academy because I… — Julia Holter Copy Share Image
I try to not think too much about how people are receiving my music. And I'm not really famous enough that it's a problem. — Julia Holter Copy Share Image
I think what's interesting in L.A. is that there's a lot of variety because L.A. is very spread out. I think there is a… — Julia Holter Copy Share Image
You can have an Internet presence, but it doesn't mean anyone has any idea who you are or what you look like. Which is… — Julia Holter Copy Share Image
