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“Being in Portland is cool. I have some good friends here and the general feeling might be a little more welcoming.”

Quote by Robin Pecknold

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Robin Pecknold, born on March 30, 1986, is a talented singer known for his unique musical style and heartfelt voice. more

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“Our day-to-day lives recording and touring aren't that different from those of Metallica, even though the perceived worldview is totally different. So that can be a difficult thing to reconcile sometimes.”

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“I think that's becoming more and more of a priority, letting other aspects of life take precedent over making music, or just approaching the whole thing more holistically.”

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“I write all the time but often abandon things I don't think will go anywhere. It's rare that I'll labor over writing something that doesn't feel like it will turn into a keeper.”

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