Here’s how Pete RG describes his sound to someone who has never heard his music: “Indie rock in the vein of bands like The National and The War On Drugs with some Bruce Springsteen and Neil Diamond added to the mix.”

But that description really doesn’t encapsulate the soul, emotion and longing that comes out in the alt-rocker’s tunes. For his sophomore release, Reaching For The Moon, RG worked with multi-instrumentalist/co-producer Brina Kabler, bassist Adam Kury, guitarist Kevin Haaland and drummer Dave Krusen and recorded at his personal studio in Santa Monica. The album, he says, celebrates every aspect of life, and his song, “Divine” is the epitome of that celebration.

Myspace is premiering the lyric video for “Divine” today. Watch above and read below as RG talks about what the song is about, starting out in a cover band and his famous fans.

Hometown: Venice, California, a beach town by Los Angeles.

Homebase: I still live in Venice. I’ve considered moving elsewhere. But, I’ve wisely reconsidered.

What is Pete RG short for?

Peter Argyropoulos. My full last name is more than a mouthful. As such, I was often called Argy as a kid. Hence, RG.

Tell us about your song, “Divine.” What inspired it?

“Divine” is a celebration of life. It’s about making the most of every moment because life is so precious and short. Likewise, it’s about enjoying what we have instead of lamenting what we lack.

What's your take on lyric videos? Do you like them better than regular music videos?

To be honest, I don’t watch videos much. I’m more of a listener than a looker. That said, when I do, I prefer lyric videos. I find them to be more creative.

Do you remember the exact moment you realized you wanted to perform music?

I was in college and needed to make some spending money. I was faced with working in the library or playing in a cover band. I chose the latter. Call me practical.

What’s your songwriting process like?

I lose myself in a moment until I find an inspiration for a new song. I work the new inspiration over and over until the melody, chords, groove and lyrics meet in a way that expresses what I’m feeling. The process can go for days, weeks or even months. It’s a process of discovery that includes many highs and many lows. My tools are usually my voice and guitar. But, they often include a keyboard, guitar effects pedal and a drum machine.

What’s the first song you ever wrote? What was it about?

The first song I ever wrote was called “The Sun Does Rise”. It was during the winter of my freshman year in college in Pennsylvania. I was in a cover band and had just started trying to write my own songs. Growing up in SoCal, I’d never experienced a winter of endless, overcast days. The daily routine of cold, snow and rain was getting to me by February. When the gloom finally broke one day in March, I thought, “Geez, the sun does rise.” It was as simple as that.

I hear a lot of new wave in your songs. Did you listen to a lot of new wave growing up?

I listened to new wave a bit growing up. But the past year or so, I’ve been listening to the new wave station on Sirius XM quite a bit. It sounds fresh. I bet that’s the influence heard.

Who are your musical heroes and why do they inspire you?

I’m permanently in awe of U2 and Springsteen. I’m particularly inspired by their live shows. I’ve been watching a lot of YouTube to steal some ideas. That said, my biggest musical heroes are my parents. Although they didn’t achieve the success in the music industry that they aspired to, they introduced me to a career that will always bring curiosity and adventure.

Why is your EP called Reaching For The Moon?

I like the title of my EPs/LPs to be drawn from the lyrics of one of its songs. Reaching For The Moon is from the song “Divine.” As soon as I came up with those lyrics for the song, I knew they would become the title for the EP. They had the right vibe.

How does living in Los Angeles influence your songwriting style?

LA’s a city of pockets. Each pocket holds its own unique set of gems. The weather’s amazing. Living in LA allows me to pick through those various pockets and find gems that I would otherwise have to search for the world over. Did I mention that the weather’s amazing?

What’s the craziest thing a fan has ever done for you?

While playing a show with my previous band, a fan jumped on stage after our set and loaded my gear off. A very supportive gesture. But, nothing to write home about except for the fact that the fan was Brian Johnson, the lead singer of AC/DC!