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John Vanderslice (born May 22, 1967 in Gainesville, Florida) is an American musician, formerly of MK Ultra but now performing with his own band.

After mk Ultra broke up in 1999, Vanderslice wasted little time building a solo reputation. In 2000, he gained national media attention over his single Bill Gates Must Die after concocting an elaborate hoax in which Microsoft supposedly threatened legal action over supposed trademark violations (the disc had a similar etching to a Windows installation disc).

Subsequent albums, Time Travel is Lonely, Life and Death of an American Fourtracker, Cellar Door, Pixel Revolt and Emerald City have gained critical acclaim for their melodic quality and sophisticated narrative lyrical content. Vanderslice has spent much of the last few years on tour across North America, Europe, and Japan.

Vanderslice also founded a recording studio in 1997 called Tiny Telephone. Located in the Mission District of San Francisco, Tiny Telephone has carved out a niche as the last all-analog recording studio in the Bay Area, and has a policy of setting recording rates under market prices. Bands who have used Vanderslice’s studio include Beulah, Death Cab for Cutie, Okkervil River and Spoon.

Vanderslice is a proponent of using analog instruments and recording equipment to produce a richer, more raw sound which he has sometimes called “dirty hi-fi”. He has collaborated closely with Scott Solter in the production of his recent albums, with Pixel Revolt being notably shaped by Solter.

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tiredtourist wrote:
last month

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDrE0c4RZAw - - - - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zup81TYgkio ^^ some quality videos of John playing with the 'Magik Magik Orchestra'

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staleparsnips wrote:
October 2009

I love JV so much. So much. He's one of the nicest people in the world. And he high-fived my boyfriend.

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ChalantLeotard wrote:
October 2009

This man is too adorable to be anybody else.

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bmmt wrote:
October 2009

He's infuckin'credible!

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oceanfloor wrote:
October 2009

Now I'm trying to find that quiet place where living is breathing, not knowing is understanding, coming is going... but my heart just beats faster.

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nugap2 wrote:
September 2009

u make sf proud. hit me up for some cheap liquor and chill times in public parks in the richmond district!

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TheBattleOfTime wrote:
September 2009

I can't wait to see John play in Milan!!

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francis_pt wrote:
September 2009

<3

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nur_spass wrote:
September 2009

I can't wait to see John play in Leeds!!

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darlingdiane wrote:
August 2009

love the new album.. <3

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ilovekeane wrote:
August 2009

Oh wait... "Too Much Time" sounds good.

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ilovekeane wrote:
August 2009

I cannot get into this guy at all. I do not get it. I'm listening. I'm open. And still like... "...Okay...???"

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MeowMix24 wrote:
July 2009

Afternoon Records is re-releasing: "Time Travel Is Lonely", "Life and Death of an American Fourtracker", "Cellar Door" and "Pixel Revolt" they will all be pressed on high-quality RTI-vinyl and sold with bonus digital download coupons more info? Check out http://www.afternoonrecords.com/

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sappyless wrote:
July 2009

Bill Gates must die!!!))

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vanham101 wrote:
July 2009

Wonderful, just wonderful.

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Seamoon wrote:
July 2009

A little bird tells me there's a UK tour the first week in November.

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aclearjob wrote:
June 2009

romanian names is fantastic. can't wait to see JV at bluesfest this year.

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jeffguytx wrote:
May 2009

Love the new album.

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newslowsad wrote:
May 2009

New album is a step down compared to the last three, which were all incredible. Still some great songs on Romanian Names though. Looking forward to seeing him with Tallest Man On Earth next month.

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debaser__ wrote:
May 2009

I can't choose between his albums. The last four have all been brilliant.

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