This microphone is a classic — it has basically been the industry standard for decades and decades. I got mine at Guitar Center when I was living in New Orleans. I think I had just graduated college. I could barely afford it; at the time, the mic was probably the most expensive thing I had ever bought. But I wanted to make that investment in myself and my career. It was a really proud day for me. Now, I keep it in the studio in my house, where I use it almost every night. It’s the only way I’m getting through quarantine. I’ve made close to 200 songs in the past 12 months. Most of them will never see the light of day, but some are on my upcoming album. It’s a sequel to my first album on a major label, These Things Happen, because it’s a full-circle story about coming back home.