The musician's Candid Playlist: Exploring His Soundtrack of Life

The first song I fell in love with
During a fall day, I stayed home ill at age six. My mother wondered, "Is it true you don't know the Beatles?" She played Help! the movie, after which I played it repeatedly using her device throughout the day.

The track I perform at sing-alongs
David Bowie songs are enjoyable, like Fame or Queen Bitch. Nobody replicates Bowie, but I love the energy. Lately I sang Save Me by the artist Aimee Mann, which didn't engage the crowd, yet I enjoyed myself.

The first CD I bought
Friends were into Paradise by Coldplay, so I bought Mylo Xyloto at the bookstore. It was during my first LA visit. I thought to purchase records. I purchased both Coldplay and Thriller during that visit.

The song I inexplicably know every lyric to
My older brother owned Incredibad by Lonely Island in physical format. He played it constantly in the car. As a youth listening to content deemed inappropriate proved thrilling.

The ideal party track
Best of My Love by the Emotions since it feels joyful. It has a perfect beat. It's easy listening, trendy but intricate, thus appealing to all.

The music I skip these days
As I explored rock music, I was into Guns N' Roses. The first time I heard that famous track, I became obsessed, though presently I skip it.

The ideal track to perform
At present, my band and I play the Only Ones classic. I love that song.

The song that changed my life
I appear in the music video for that punk track. I acted as the youthful counterpart of the singer. It was my first music video. It introduced intense audio, pushing me into the alt scene.

The song that makes me cry
Alvvays' Belinda Says.

The song I'd like played at my funeral
There's a running gag about this topic. I might not actually select it, but Half Gate by Grizzly Bear.