Why is music such a powerful medium?
Music is something for all the senses, especially in the live presentation. It’s confrontational, and demands a reaction, creating a discourse between performer and audience.

Which instruments or sound devices do you find most interesting?
The most interesting sound devices for me are the homemade ones. (I’m not so into traditional instruments that require traditional training.)

Do you find there are shortcomings to music or messages that are better suited to different artistic mediums?
Oh definitely, I think a load of musicians would be amazing fashion designers and vice versa. I always find it a shame when an artist limits themselves to only one creative medium. Sometimes a pattern on a dress can become a song, a music video, a dance and more.

What’s more important: the ability to create something totally new or the ability to present something in an attractive or cool way?
I don’t really think “the new” is entirely important or exciting; what’s more interesting is the connection between history and “the now.” It's the combination that gets me excited. As John Cage once said, it’s not how you do something but what you do.

Which artists have you recently been most excited and inspired by?
I love the new Yoko Ono remix album titled Yes, I’m a Witch, especially the mixes by Peaches and Le Tigre. I’m always excited when I hear new young women making music and putting it on MySpace—it’s inspiring to find those gems.

You've played in Southeast Asia before. How do you find the crowds here?
The crowds definitely compare to the wild ones you find in Buenos Aires or Tampere, Finland or Melbourne. Put it this way...I’m So Excited!!!