I do think sometimes theres danger in guest appearance mania. Ive seen too many examples that sound cool on paper, like Oh, get that guy to sing the hook on that guys song, and then thats all it is. Its a cool idea that sounds good on paper. – Ezra Koenig
I dont like to generalize but Ive had nothing but bad experiences with Mexican food in Europe. – Ezra Koenig
I grew up listening to Jay-Z, and I think the first time I really became obsessed with learning and thinking about lyrics was when I started listening to rap I was 11, 12, and started becoming aware of music beyond the familiar. – Ezra Koenig
My dad grew up in a working-class Jewish neighbourhood, and I got a scholarship from my dads union to go to college. I went there to get an education, not as an extension of privilege. – Ezra Koenig
The pop world is cool, but I never really thought of myself as part of it or wanting to be a part of it because Im on a label thats not really like that. Theyre not trying to dress me up, theyre not trying to do things like that. I feel like Im sort of separate from that, actually. – Norah Jones