Astrid S

“There's always a party ending every day but also a new one being made. They are just chapters in our lives, ending and beginning.”

“I'm very visual when I write and get a lot of inspiration from scrolling through Tumblr or Pinterest. I have picture folders to most of the songs I've written. It would be cool to release it as a book one day!”

“I just want to make good music, and as long as I'm happy with it, the charting isn't that important to me. Although, the best feeling is having a song you're very happy with and also having it at Number One!”

“I was really into Britney Spears when I was little.”

“I used to be so into soccer. I would wear soccer team hoodies, another soccer team's pants, and Manchester United earrings. And I had, like, five of everything, so I would just wear the same outfit all the time!”

“Change is good, but in the middle of it, it can be very sad.”

“I grew up in a tiny village on top of a mountain and have been skiing and singing all my life!”

“You never know what to expect when you're in America, especially when I've been in L.A., where you walk out the door, and suddenly there's a monkey bicycling by in front of you. There are just so many weird things going on there, but it's fun.”

“Growing up, I'd never heard of any female producers or songwriters. I didn't know you could be a girl and produce, which is terrible.”

“In Norway, everyone knows everyone, and everyone is very supportive of each other. If there is anyone new, or a new song is coming out, everyone will probably know about it.”

“I never think any song really feels like a 'hit' - a song either feels good or bad, in my opinion.”

“I've always wanted to live in the '60s and '70s and wear wide pants, knee high boots, and oversized denim jackets.”

“I'm very involved in the production of my songs. I know what I like and what I don't like.”

“I listen to lots of artists. But I remember discovering John Mayer, whose music made me want to write my own. And so I did.”

“Anything can become a big tune in Scandinavia because people decide what they want to listen to. So I think that's very motivating because songwriters can really think outside the box. A great song - whether or not it's radio-friendly - can really blow up here.”

“It's fun to have someone to talk to and get input from when you write. I usually get stuck when I'm just in my room writing by myself.”

“I went to a soccer high school, and it was really different to being on 'Idol.' So I decided to quit school, and I put all my energy into music, and things started to happen.”

“I use my phone to record notes or hum melodies. That's how I remember them.”

“I love doing concerts, and I think my songs get another expression and energy when they are being played live.”

“I've always been really proud of my time on 'Idol,' so for me, I never really had the need to break free from the associations.”