Tag Archives: Jose Gonzalez

I grew up with a strong Spanish influence. I tried to learn flamenco when I was younger. But it's like my teacher said: 'It takes a lifetime to learn flamenco.' Jose Gonzalez

If you're not critical about your history, that can be a problem because there are religious leaders, politicians and all kinds of powerful people who can take advantage of a population that isn't really thinking. Jose Gonzalez

It can be a bit frustrating to always get the soft-rock stamp. Jose Gonzalez

I don't want to be too harsh, but there's very little evidence for 'intelligent design' or any sort of creator. Jose Gonzalez

I listened to all the Misfits albums growing up and Red Hot Chili Peppers, too. Jose Gonzalez

Ever since I released my first album, I've tried not to use minor chords as the main element in songs. The way I sing is too melancholic. Jose Gonzalez

I'm a very slow reader – I read maybe three or four books a year – so I listen to podcasts and the occasional audiobook, and I watch TED talks. Jose Gonzalez

I speak Swedish, it's my first language. Of course, growing up with Latin American parents from Argentina, I also have some other influences from other cultures. But Sweden is where I feel the most at home. Jose Gonzalez

I think Sweden is known for people being a bit more quiet than other cultures, and I guess it's a mixture: shyness and leaving room for other people to talk. Of course, when people get drunk, all of that disappears. Jose Gonzalez

I started playing the guitar when I was 14. I'm not superstitious about guitars, but I do need strings to be old because that's part of my sound, and I don't like steel strings. Jose Gonzalez