Nash, Leigh

DM) Are you worried the public will think, "Out of sight, out of mind" because it's been some time since the hit single, "Kiss Me?"

LN) Yes, I've given that a lot of thought. I was always worried that even when the record does come out will people have forgotten us already. My husband is always the one who has to talk us down from the ledges. He's always been the one to help give me more perspective. I think I would be more worried if I didn't think we really had a great record in front of us. It is what it is, what will be will be, and we really can't control that. I try not to get upset about the stuff that I can't control, and that's definitely something that I have no power over.

DM) Are you nervous following the enormous success of "Kiss Me"?

LN) It's been so long; it's like starting over. I think when people see us, they'll have some recognition, and they're going to have to judge us by our current music.

DM) Does that have a new set of challenges? Starting over, that is...

LN) Absolutely. That's basically what we're doing. Since it's been so long
there's no momentum to feed off of. But that's okay. We got to finally get the record out and to add some new songs to it. We're proud of the record and have an actual date.

DM) Are you waiting in anticipation every day for the release date?

LN) I am really excited, but this is different. There really is a difference from the release we had before. It's just been such a hard path for the last couple of years, so it really means a lot that it's actually coming out. It will probably be a really emotional thing to actually see it in stores. It's going to just blow my mind. I didn't know if we'd get out of the problems we were having.

DM) What was your reaction then, the first time that you heard, for example, "Kiss Me," on the radio?

LN) We were all together -- we were driving out of Austin in a van. And we heard the song come on, but it was starting to break up because we were 30 minutes out of town. We pulled the van over and had a big moment, and we were so happy. We really worked hard to get that song on the radio.

DM) I imagine, in a way, that this might have a similar feeling to you.

LN) It does. It's a great thing. I think that's a great thing. We're not coming off of a success with high hopes, and I kind of like where we're coming from internally.

DM) Is the record very different from the last one musically, or is it somewhat starting over?

LN) It's been so long, it's a totally different record. This album has definitely different themes. I think this record, to me, deals a lot with wanting to be better, to change, and to better yourself.

DM) Are you referring to self-improvement?

LN) Yeah, I think a lot of the songs deal with not being happy and wanting
to get better and change.

DM) That's pretty powerful stuff for a pop record!

LN) Yeah, that's another thing. For this record, I would really like for people to maybe find out what we've always been. The songwriting is very deep, and there's just a lot of emotion in the music. We're fine with being labeled "pop music." There's definitely a little more there that meets the eye. Especially to anybody who is just familiar with our singles, this record may open some people's eyes with what else we have to offer.

DM) Some people say when an artist reaches a certain level of success, the public looks down upon it as if everybody now listens to it. Is there a truth to that?

LN) Yeah, there are always certain types of people who are irritated when you do something, and get successful. You're no longer cool to listen to. That's so silly. I think everybody who is really into music can be guilty of that. You love it when you think it's just your thing -- you and your friends listen to it -- but when it becomes big, it's irritating. It's like, "Everybody listens to it. It's not cool anymore."

DM) You said this record was more about self improvement. Where did that come from?

LN) Well, Matt wrote most of the songs on the record. The one I wrote that deals with that is called, "Down and Out of Time." I think that one in particular was brought on by me looking at what I do with the people around me, and seeing that it's detrimental and not something that makes relationships better. That's what that song is about. I shouldn't speak for Matt, but a lot of the lyrics are about changing the way you are.