Songwriting has always been a means to an end for me. That end being a tool to try to understand myself in the world and, through observation, make sense of the world. — Ruston Kelly Copy Share Image
It seems like some of my favorite songs have almost like a nursery rhyme vibe to them. — Ruston Kelly Copy Share Image
When people suffer from depression or anxiety or any sort of pain/mental anguish combo, being able to take the power out of it through… — Ruston Kelly Copy Share Image
I was writing songs, I guess, a sense of lyricism before I started picking up the guitar. Once I picked up the guitar, I… — Ruston Kelly Copy Share Image
A folk melody can exist uniquely but also still be somewhat familiar to you. — Ruston Kelly Copy Share Image
I can write about pain without experiencing pain, which I am thankful for. — Ruston Kelly Copy Share Image
And there has to be a level of gratitude and a little bit of pride. But I want that pride to be quick so… — Ruston Kelly Copy Share Image
It's a successful feeling when someone tells you that you were instrumental in helping them heal from a great wound in their life. — Ruston Kelly Copy Share Image
Songwriting has always been a means to an end for me. That end being a tool to try to understand myself in the world… — Ruston Kelly Copy Share Image
We are all dually feminine and masculine. To give in to both of those things would strengthen us as human beings and there is… — Ruston Kelly Copy Share Image
My theory is that if I can stay present in the moment in my life as frequent as possible the artwork will be more… — Ruston Kelly Copy Share Image
Black-metal is my favourite. Mayhem are one of my favourite bands. But whenever Slayer comes to town, I am going to that show. — Ruston Kelly Copy Share Image
