Matt Nathanson Writes About 'Modern Love' and Other Crises -- Exclusive Video

Folk rock heartthrob and platinum-selling songwriter Matt Nathanson is no stranger to the weird and changing ways of interpersonal communication. His newest record, 'Modern Love,' explores this notion of relationships in the Internet age and the sexy stuff that 'makes your teeth hurt.'

Nathanson sat down with Spinner to chat about touring with Sugarland, leaving major label Universal and the inspiration for his new album.

"It's sort of like a bunch of short stories about folks that I know -- and myself. Right before I started writing for the record, I felt like everybody I know went into crisis. Either [they] were having affairs or were getting divorced ... there were all these sort of volatile things happening. So all the songs are sort of informed by that idea."

Watch the full interview with Nathanson below. Visit AOL Music's SXSW site for more Live from Austin video interviews.



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