When you write a song, do you sit down to write it or does it pop up randomly?

It creeps up like a bad headache out of nowhere. I could be at a party and start to feel uncomfortable so I leave and go home. I want to be alone. Then I pick up a guitar and it hits me that I should write a song about the Olsen Twins or something.

What are some of the biggest difficulties you have come across? On the upside, what are some of the biggest perks you have found?

Well, the industry is set up for bands with a lot of money. They don't hunt you down anymore; you have to go to them. It is a lot of money, especially since I am paying for most of it. It's a lot of mailing. But it is paying off because people are liking our music. We're getting interviewed. We even have a few dinners with labels during SXSW.

Maybe you'll be able to find that label that let's music be your day job.

Yeah, you have to have money for that to happen. So who knows.

What was your first album purchase?

This is going to be embarrassing. It was DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince. I think I bought it because everyone else was too. But the first one I really wanted to buy for me was St. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in fourth grade. And I was never the same. Probably a little too psychedelic for the fourth grade.

What are some of your guilty pleasures?

I really like goat cheese and try to put it on everything. Elvis, I like Elvis. I don't really feel guilty about anything, I just go and do.

What are some bands you're listening to right now?

Destroyer and Broadcast. A lot of older music like Johnny Cash and Motown like Smokey Robinson. Actually, a lot of Motown. Some weird new music. And my friends' music. I have some friends that make good music.

Well it has been a pleasure speaking with you. Good luck at SXSW and don't be too nervous

Thanks. We'll be fine, we've been rehearsing a lot.

If you want to catch Office at SXSW this year, they are playing twice.

Wednesday, March 15th
Dirty Dog Bar @ 10:30 PM (official showcase)

Thursday, March 16th
Schubas Annual Day Party at Yard Dog Folk Art Gallery @ Noon (free)