FENCES – Paper Route

By: Jamie Steinberg

Q) How would you describe your sound?

A) I just basically create worlds to hold up the lyrics. My sound changes album to album. Clearly, it has folk influence and a bit of 1980’s era sentimental pop…Over all, I do not know.

Q) Who are some of your musical influences?

A) Jason Molina, Red House Painters, Bonnie Prince Billy, Elliott Smith…

Q) Talk about the story behind your new song “Paper Route.”

A) It’s a song for my mother and a story about my childhood.

Q) What do you think it is about the song that fans connect to?

A) I’m not sure if they do yet. I can never worry about these things. Especially in this current world.

Q) How does the video for the track play into the message behind it?

A) Nostalgia

Q) What do you think it is about the song that will make it a fast Summer hit?

A) Post Malone makes summer hits. I never have and never will.

Q) What is your song writing process? Do you need music before you can create lyrics?

A) I do them at the same time and it takes about 3:30 seconds to do.

Q) How much of hand do you have in the production of your music?

A) A lot.

Q) What can fans expect from a live FENCES performance?

A) For now, it’s just me up there alone on a stool. It’s very calm. Unless it isn’t.

Q) What songs off your upcoming LP are you looking forward to performing live?

A) Good Music

Q) What do you hope listeners will take away from listening to your new LP as a whole?

A) I want them to know that I’m not trying to do some magic trick. I’m basically gutting myself. I mean every word and note.

Q) Where are some of your favorite places to perform and what makes those locations so significant to you?

A) Europe.

Q) You’ve worked with Macklemore and Tegan and Sara. Who would you most like to collaborate with on a song in the future?

A) Phoebe Bridgers

Q) What album/band are you currently listening to and why do you dig them?

A) Soundgarden. It sounds like it’s written from another world.

Q) You are a part of social media. Why is that such an important way for you to connect with your fans?

A) I find it to be toxic and dreadful but ultimately needed. If I deleted something as ridiculous as an app… I wouldn’t even exist. I find it frightening. All the same, I’m happy to have followers.

Q) What would you like to say to everyone who is a fan and supporter of you and your work?

A) You made my life worth living. Thank you.