25 Quotes by Avi Kaplan

Obviously when you write songs you've got to record them, but just writing the songs is one of my favorite things to do.

I don't really think there's a genre that we couldn't do, but it wouldn't sound like that genre, if that makes sense. I think we could take any song, but it would sound like us. If you're doing a country song, it could maybe sound a little bit country, but it's going to sound like Pentatonix.

We really can't go out and party every night like a lot of bands do - we have to keep our voices right for the show. It's a bummer, but you gotta do what you gotta do to live the dream.

I always loved touring in Pentatonix; really the only reason it was tough was the pace and no breaks.

I go by 'Avi' because it's easier, but Avriel is my full name, and the Sequoias, that represents my home. So it's the truest version of me, it's where I came from.

If you're going to start a group, make sure the people you're starting it with are in sync.

I get on my porch with my guitar, look at my trees, and write a song.