Moving to New York City and doing what I do, social anxiety is a really ridiculous kind of curse to have. But I met people along the way who deal with it - performers as well - and they are learning to deal with it daily and deal with it in different ways. Sharon Van Etten anxietycitycurse share on social
Honestly, live is my favorite way of performing. Every show is a completely different energy. Sharon Van Etten completelyenergyfavorite Change image and share on social
I guess I usually write when I'm in a really intense headspace, because it's my form of self-therapy. Sharon Van Etten formguessheadspace Change image and share on social
The only thing that's helped me get through some really hard times was just being able to write and express - it's very cathartic for me. I'm hoping that, by writing and performing for other people, it affects them the same way. Sharon Van Etten affectcatharticexpress share on social
Everything will be okay. I have a sticker on my laptop that says that. Sharon Van Etten laptopsticker Change image and share on social
I'm still learning how to be comfortable touring. I haven't found that balance yet. Sharon Van Etten balancecomfortablefind Change image and share on social
I try to focus on the melodies and try to make everything else minimal. The melody and the lyrics are most important to me. Sharon Van Etten focusimportantlyric Change image and share on social
I have a day job Monday to Friday. I work at a record label in Brooklyn called Ba Da Bing. It's a great indie label and I listen to music all day. I meet people online and find out about the cool new music blogs. Sharon Van Etten bingblogbrooklyn share on social
I hate putting negative energy out into the world. But it's either inside or out. I mean, it's either get an ulcer or have a fight. Sharon Van Etten energyfighthate Change image and share on social
I have this red cardigan that my friend Coco gave me that has holes for thumbs. It's my cozy sweater. I wear it a lot. Sharon Van Etten cardigancococozy Change image and share on social