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I did a lot of writing for a lot of different kinds of bands that I was in and out of during those five years and that left me with a little body of songs that I liked better when I played alone, so I ended up going out solo and very soon made my first album.

My whole life was writing, recording and touring over and over again. At some point I realised I wasn't enjoying myself any more.

I never envisioned myself as a solo artist; I was always part of a band.

Music was always a big part of my family. Only a few of us had the talent - or the courage - to walk out on a stage.

The real amazing thing about all of this is I think I've maintained the mentality of a musician throughout it all, which I'm proudest of. And I'm still playing on people's records and singing on people's records.

I worked full time jobs, basically doing manual labor until I could make enough money supporting myself as a musician.

Even when I was coming through school, I was a loner and I used to study music and play it and play it, and I was in bands.

My music started as a way to break through weaknesses - like anxiety, which was completely taking over my whole life, where I could barely function.

Like most musicians, I'm good at becoming immersed in the music that I am currently working on. We seldom lift up our heads to contemplate even the music we will be doing in the future, let alone what we've done in the past.