Astrid S

I used to be so into soccer. I would wear soccer team hoodies, another soccer team's pants, and Manchester United earrings. And…

— Astrid S

I use my phone to record notes or hum melodies. That's how I remember them.

— Astrid S

I went to a soccer high school, and it was really different to being on 'Idol.' So I decided to quit school,…

— Astrid S

I think I just have to be myself. No one can write the songs I do, and no one can sing the…

— Astrid S

I just want to make good music, and as long as I'm happy with it, the charting isn't that important to me.…

— Astrid S

I would love to do some collaborations for my album - the more the merrier! It's fun to experiment and get to…

— Astrid S

In Norway, everyone knows everyone, and everyone is very supportive of each other. If there is anyone new, or a new song…

— Astrid S

The music industry has become so unpredictable. And I think people know that if someone has a Number One song, it doesn't…

— Astrid S

I'm very involved in the production of my songs. I know what I like and what I don't like.

— Astrid S

Anything can become a big tune in Scandinavia because people decide what they want to listen to. So I think that's very…

— Astrid S

I never think any song really feels like a 'hit' - a song either feels good or bad, in my opinion.

— Astrid S

I grew up in a tiny village on top of a mountain and have been skiing and singing all my life!

— Astrid S

I listen to lots of artists. But I remember discovering John Mayer, whose music made me want to write my own. And…

— Astrid S

It's fun to have someone to talk to and get input from when you write. I usually get stuck when I'm just…

— Astrid S

Growing up, I'd never heard of any female producers or songwriters. I didn't know you could be a girl and produce, which…

— Astrid S

I feel like if it's a good song on a guitar, it's a good song no matter what.

— Astrid S

I listen to everything and find parts about a song in the lyrics/melody/chords/production that I like and can be inspired by when…

— Astrid S

You really notice how you're growing when you go on tour. To be able to tour around the world, and do bigger…

— Astrid S

I've always wanted to live in the '60s and '70s and wear wide pants, knee high boots, and oversized denim jackets.

— Astrid S

I'm very visual when I write and get a lot of inspiration from scrolling through Tumblr or Pinterest. I have picture folders…

— Astrid S

I was really into Britney Spears when I was little.

— Astrid S

You never know what to expect when you're in America, especially when I've been in L.A., where you walk out the door,…

— Astrid S

I've always been really proud of my time on 'Idol,' so for me, I never really had the need to break free…

— Astrid S

I love watching movies, and I'm very inspired by movies when it comes to songwriting!

— Astrid S

Change is good, but in the middle of it, it can be very sad.

— Astrid S