I hit ‘record’ whenever I’m going through a really hard time. I don’t listen to it for a couple of days, so I have some perspective. If it’s too personal to share, and I feel like would alienate the listeners, then I usually don’t share that stuff. Sharon Van Etten Read Quote
Hopefully, the stuff that is way too personal that I record and keep – people won’t hear it because it’s way too personal. Sharon Van Etten Read Quote
My mom is a history teacher, so we’d go on all these historic trips as kids around Halloween, because it was kind of creepy. Sharon Van Etten Read Quote
I can’t read notes well, but I can hear something and sing a harmony to it automatically. Sharon Van Etten Read Quote
I’ve always liked to learn how to do things – I’m a hobby person. So I’ll learn something at a beginner’s level, then usually move on to the next thing. Sharon Van Etten Read Quote
People always ask me, ‘Why do you only write about heartbreak?’ I think I only write when I’m broken, so that’s just what happens. It makes me feel better, but having some distance helps. Sharon Van Etten Read Quote
I’m pursuing a degree in mental health counseling. It’ll be a long journey, and I still want to do music and other creative projects. Sharon Van Etten Read Quote