Andy Chase and I were keyboard players originally, and we became guitarists later. But it's fun for us to focus more on the keyboard stuff sometimes. Adam Schlesinger andychasefocus Change image and share on social
I don't ever feel like I'm being an actor. Adam Schlesinger actorfeel Change image and share on social
I'm just like anybody else: I have stuff to do in the day, whether that's writing a song or recording a song. I try to treat everything I do as just work. Adam Schlesinger dayrecordsong Change image and share on social
As a writer, I find it very satisfying when a lyric suddenly ties together more neatly than you expected it to. But for the listener, hearing a good lyric is not generally as exciting as hearing a great beat or a great riff or a great melody or even a distinctive singing voice for the first time. Adam Schlesinger beatdistinctiveexcit share on social
The Ting Tings have been a huge hit in my family. I have two young daughters, and both of them love that record, so I pretty much have to listen to that ten times a day. Adam Schlesinger daughterdayfamily Change image and share on social
I think in most cases, when you're writing a song, you're just making up a little story, and you're not really thinking about making a point one way or another about it. You're just coming up with a little scenario and seeing it through, and that's it. Adam Schlesinger casecomemake share on social
The Cleveland Cavaliers are forced to play in something called the 'Quicken Loans Arena.' This is a terrible name for a sports venue. Adam Schlesinger arenacallcavalier Change image and share on social
What should a song be about? It's a trick question for songwriters because lots of amazing songs aren't 'about' anything. Or, at least, they're not about anything that's obvious or logical. Adam Schlesinger amazelogicallot Change image and share on social
In promotional mode, every day is a series of decisions. You can easily fill up your day with checklist stuff. Adam Schlesinger checklistdaydecision Change image and share on social
Most of your day is spent working, and being in a band is no different. We're just business travelers in a way. Adam Schlesinger bandbusinessday Change image and share on social