I'm not interested in writing overtly autobiographical songs. I would rather explore interesting stories. I like the idea of the songs being evocative and distinctive, so I have in my mind the atmosphere that a film could evoke. I like… — Dan Smith Copy Share Image
I once went on a date where the girl drove and so couldn't drink. I was nervous, so drank quite a bit - it… — Dan Smith Copy Share Image
I run our Twitter and Facebook pages, because I feel it's important to maintain a personal relationship with fans. — Dan Smith Copy Share Image
When we started out in the U.K., there were songs that we made, we put them on the Internet, and we immediately started touring… — Dan Smith Copy Share Image
I write songs, but the guys play on them, they have opinions on them, and we tour together and spend all our time together. — Dan Smith Copy Share Image
We've been having a great time writing for other artists in and amongst making our Bastille albums and mixtapes. — Dan Smith Copy Share Image
Playing new songs at festivals is weird, obviously. People at festivals are always a bit drunk, and probably just want to hear stuff they… — Dan Smith Copy Share Image
'The Shining' is operatic and sensational and... really shocking. It has this amazing meld of classical music and modern interpretations of classical music, and… — Dan Smith Copy Share Image
Most friendship groups will have someone who starts a new relationship, and you just don't see them for four months. And that's always kind… — Dan Smith Copy Share Image
I love David Lynch's style. Someone once thought I was his son, so I must have been doing an alright job at emulating it. — Dan Smith Copy Share Image
I love the studio. I love writing and producing both for us and for other people. — Dan Smith Copy Share Image
Often, with our music, there's quite a lot going on, so people hear melodies that sound up and catchy, and production, and maybe don't… — Dan Smith Copy Share Image
