Ray lamontagne

I have a strong sense of self, but that's not a negative thing.

I want to be in control of my own destiny.

We all have that inner voice that is wise, even if we don't always follow it. It's that voice I'm trying to listen to.

I'd much rather be playing songs than talking to people.

I don't really think of myself as a folk singer.

Writing songs is not something I wanted to share with people for a long time. It was precious to me. I didn't want someone to crush it. I waited until I felt strong enough to take the criticism.

I probably wouldn't be a songwriter if I didn't grow up the way I did. It was difficult and it was at times very scary to grow up in a household so unsettled and at times very violent. But, it also, I...

I can't get excited by my own music. It's impossible.

Every song asks to be sung in a different way.

I want to write music that will outlive me.