I came second in a 1,500-metre running race at school. I knew I couldn't have come first, so second was my version of first. Chet Faker knowmetrerace Change image and share on social
I hate fame. There's this assumption that everyone wants it - that by being a musician, I've signed up for it at some point. But personally, what I signed up for is sharing my music. I've always said I'd rather have four No. 10 songs than one No. 1 hit. Chet Faker assumptionfamehate share on social
It's like my parents' musical tastes are the mother and father of my music. It's their fault for making me so emotional and in tune with my emotions! Chet Faker emotionemotionalfather Change image and share on social
I just love a slow groove. I feel so comfortable in it. But I listen to a lot of fast music, a lot of techno and house. Chet Faker comfortablefastfeel Change image and share on social
Most of my inspiration comes from mistakes, so every time I make a massive mistake, that usually affects me so much that I have to process that via song. Chet Faker affectinspirationmake Change image and share on social
In my eyes, I think it's important that if you're doing something you're proud of and that is genuine and authentic, you have a responsibility to bring that to as many people as possible, just for the sheer reason that there are musicians out there who are manufacturing emotions that aren't genuine. Chet Faker authenticbringemotion share on social
I have an addictive personality. I was addicted to computer games... and then all that obsessive nature just piled into music. Chet Faker addictaddictivecomputer Change image and share on social
I love that way dance music can put you in a trance. Chet Faker dancelovemusic Change image and share on social
I would consider my diary serves the same purpose as going for a walk or a run. They are all physical ways of clearing a mental landscape. Chet Faker cleardiarylandscape Change image and share on social