Ezra Koenig

Rapping and singing are not two polar opposites. There's so much middle ground. And I think there's a lot of people who find that middle ground. ”

I'm a huge fan of the Bay Area so I always love coming to San Francisco. ”

I don't like to generalize but I've had nothing but bad experiences with Mexican food in Europe. ”

Just because I grew up a white guy in America doesn't mean that's the music of my life. ”

I'm pretty sure that the Walkmen are the band that I've paid to see the most in my life. ”

I do think sometimes there's danger in guest appearance mania. I've seen too many examples that sound cool on paper, like 'Oh, get that guy to sing the hook on that guy's song,' and then that's all it is. It's a cool idea that sounds good on paper. ”

Playing 'Tetris' for 15 minutes is like meditation. ”

I like how Ralph Lauren creates a mystical world through his clothing. ”

My dad grew up in a working-class Jewish neighbourhood, and I got a scholarship from my dad's union to go to college. I went there to get an education, not as an extension of privilege. ”

When Obama came to power, there was a lot of talk about a post-racial America. ”