The Distance’ is the most visceral for me because I was in a long-distance relationship for two years, and that wears on you for sure, whether you’re in the industry or not, traveling and trying to get to that other person. AJ Michalka Read Quote
I barely listen to the radio, to be honest. I don’t want anything infiltrating my ears that I don’t want to possibly put out in my song. AJ Michalka Read Quote
Aly and I went through just a long period of time where we just didn’t feel creative musically. And, you know, we went through the whole writer’s block thing, and we went through having two pretty successful records and figuring out how we want to transition as adults. AJ Michalka Read Quote
I feel bonded to ‘Take Me.’ I’m proud of it. It’s empowering, and at the end of the day, it’s a pretty solid pop hit. AJ Michalka Read Quote
In the age of social media and dating apps, so many people are able to hide behind their Instagram page or their Raya page or Facebook. And it’s like, ‘Let’s set something up! I want to meet face-to-face.’ And ‘Take Me’ was about, ‘Are you going to take me out? Do I have to be the first person to make the move?’ AJ Michalka Read Quote
Most of the time, you’re writing for radio, you’re writing for a label, you’re writing to stick a hit, and you end up coming out with something that isn’t necessarily genuine. AJ Michalka Read Quote
So many people grew up in the church, and you can have an awesome upbringing, but I made a personal conviction; I made a personal decision when I was very young. I enjoy going to church without my parents. On Sunday mornings, I want to go. Bible studies on Wednesdays… I have a relationship – not just through my parents. AJ Michalka Read Quote
For me, I just want to continue telling stories – whether it’s musically or theatrically, this is what I love to do. So, I want to create more. AJ Michalka Read Quote
