47 Quotes by Chet Faker

What I like about Americans is if it's good music, that's the only thing that matters.

I think a lot of artists get confused when people like their music; they think that means people know and like them. I'm sure there's an element of truth to that, but to me, the music I make is what I'm most proud of. I prefer to focus on that and for people to focus on the music, too.

I think the most-played record in our house was the 'Big Chill' Soundtrack - so Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, the Temptations, Otis Redding. I think that's where I got my love for a good hook, a good soul hook - really smooth and warm and from the heart.

I studied audio engineering at university. The background I am from, music was never seen as a viable career; it was always a hobby.

That's what helps me keep playing: the idea of giving something to others. Because personally, I've had my fill.

My biggest enemy for the longest time was my head. When I first became successful, it made me anxious because I was overthinking everything, and you hear so many 'fail' stories.

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.

I second guess everything I do musically, and I often could spend hours on, say, one snare sound.

Sometimes it feels like it's show after show after show - like it's 'Groundhog Day,' and you feel like you're lost in the system.