Chelsea Wolfe
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Wolfe: "Once I re-approached music I had to do it in a way that wasn't so personal for me to feel comfortable releasing it into the world. Well, of course some of them are, but I would never talk in an interview about exactly what a song is about. I like to keep my music and my life separate."
Wolfe: "Following nature's cycles is a simple magic that can really help people connect with themselves."
Wolfe: "I prefer not to overthink things because I think if I did I would never end up releasing anything. I tend to just follow my instincts when it comes to imagery or whatever is inspiring me. I just fit it together in a weird way, and I have to let it go at some point or else I would hold onto it forever."
Wolfe: "I wish I could be invisible and just play music and not have to worry about anyone looking at me."
Wolfe: "I've always had some sort of affinity for the ends of things. It depends on the song, I try to explore it in different ways. Sometimes when I think about death I'm thinking of it as a physical character that can teach you things and sometimes I'm thinking of it in a finite sense and other times I'm just asking questions that I can't answer. I don't really like to state my personal belief, because I change my mind too often, but I imagine something peaceful. Whether it's a rest or another world or some kind of eternity, it doesn't seem like a scary thing."
Wolfe: "I think a lot of people read the album cover as something scary or creepy. I think it's something positive... something lasting."
Wolfe: "I was always really interested in the reality of things - the two sides to every story - and I always had a darker perspective on things. Even as a kid I would watch the world news for hours just to get a sense of what was going on in the world."
Wolfe: "I was asked about my writing process and the first thing I thought to say was that I never ignore an idea."
Wolfe: "I read the reviews sometimes, but I don't let it really affect the next album because, for me, when I approach an album, it's usually coming to me pretty naturally. It's not like I set out, like, 'Okay, I'm going to write an album this month.' It's more like I'm just always writing songs and eventually I start to realize that a group of songs sort of fits together, and I go from there in putting together the album and themes and artwork and things like that."
Wolfe: "It really took me a long time to become comfortable as a performer. I think I'm finally starting to enjoy playing live."
Wolfe: "I was really inspired by intense nature and landscapes, and I'm always inspired by open spaces and giving room for things to grow sound-wise and visually. I have a bit of claustrophobia myself which I think translates into my music."
Wolfe: "I'm always excited to make the next album because I definitely get sick of my work the second it gets out there."
Wolfe: "I have little rituals on the road, whether it's just pulling a tarot card or lighting a candle backstage or something simple to just help me focus."