The larger streaming grows, the less money there will be to get the music out there, which, to me, is the sad… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
I know that it's my queer perspective that's helping people make songs that the world is listening to. — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
Under-sung vocals can be very sexy because of the intimacy, but they can be just as heartbreaking for the same reason. — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
I just didn't really relate to Kurt Cobain. There was nothing very glamorous about him. — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
If a song is being written for a woman, there should be a woman in the room collaborating. — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
In some ways, it's more rewarding to hear someone interpret a piece of music that you're a part of. — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
I just want to make music that people hear, and I'm not ashamed of that. — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
Being a songwriter, you are accepting that this isn't about you. If you do want it to be about you, you're going… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
If you listen to Semi-Precious Weapons' last single, 'Aviation High,' you can definitely hear that even in my old band, even in… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
You can tell if something feels special. But there are so many moving parts involved in making the song a hit. The… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
I love to give the song away - it's so exciting - where, I think, a lot of younger songwriters, they struggle… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
I want to make sure in every song we write that women are given power. — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
I wouldn't want to write a song in a pair of sneakers. I think it would be a horrible song. — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
I like to make glamorously informed songs for glamorously intelligent people. — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
I love songs, Patty Larkin, Sharon Stone, Mae West, and Marilyn Monroe. — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
If a song I'm lucky enough to be a part of comes on the radio, it's definitely really cool and exciting, but… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
If you think of 'Chandelier,' Sia's singing her heart out about all those moments before she got sober, and that's one way to convey… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
For the most part, it's straight white men running these labels and publishing companies. — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
I like to play this game where I ask people to count gay pop writers and producers they know. Everyone's always like, 'Oh, there… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
I've had the experience of going through homophobia in my work, and I can share my experiences so future generations don't have to deal… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
You can tell if something feels special. But there are so many moving parts involved in making the song a hit. The radio has… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
Great music is just very clear. Sonically and lyrically, you understand the point of view, you understand the melodies, you understand the vibe, and… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
When I'm in a session with an artist, my job is to help execute their vision - so it's whatever story they're telling, and… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
I was born into the most amazing family an underdog could be born into, and I was born into the LGBTQ community. And what… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
When we were starting out as a band in New York, we played a concert at a small club early on and asked Lady… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
The thing is, if you tell your story specifically enough, it becomes so universal. Just because you're a gay man singing an honest love… — Justin Tranter Copy Share Image
