I'm from L.A., but everyone thinks that I'm British. Banks britishthink Change image and share on social
I grew up in L.A. I actually grew up in the Valley, which was a pretty amazing place to grow up because everybody has nice, big backyards, and I was kind of a little nature being. Banks amazebackyardbig Change image and share on social
Nothing I do is thought out or planned or premeditated. It's just that I'm breathing and living! You just have to breathe and live. Banks breatheliveplan Change image and share on social
A lot of times, people are ashamed of feeling weak and being rejected - so it's liberating to be able to sing about those things. And it's amazing when other people don't feel alone because they hear it. Banks amazeashamedfeel share on social
Being brave enough to just be unapologetic for who you are, that's a goddess. Banks bravegoddessunapologetic Change image and share on social
Every artist is an artist, and every heartbeat is a heartbeat. Banks artistheartbeat Change image and share on social
Music is almost like a therapy for me. It helps keep me centered and think straight. Before I discovered it, I was walking around, and it felt like there were 25 extra pounds of gravity on my shoulders. It's like you're mute or something. Banks centerdiscoverextra share on social
My parents are divorced, and seeing that was really painful for me. Really painful for me. But that's also a big part of why I'm intrigued by the dynamics between people - because I was close to something that fell apart. Banks bigclosedivorce share on social
I don't think of anyone as a 'groupie.' People who connect with my music are just inspiring and amazing. Banks amazeconnectgroupie Change image and share on social
I got into writing music when I was, like, 14 or 15. It was a very private thing for me because I used it as an outlet and emotional release. I kept it very close to myself and didn't tell too many people about it. Banks closeemotionalmusic share on social
