The Merlin Show

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Merlin talks with San Francisco indie rocker (and longtime Mac user) John Vanderslice about how he manages his fan email list, as well as JV’s tips on taking a Mac on tour, and how internet access in Australia can be like a vibrating bed. Bonus footage includes the video for John’s song “Exodus Damage.”

Note: This is the third segment of a 3-part interview with JV; don’t miss part one and part two

Show notes

• John’s website is JohnVanderslice.com
• John’s studio in San Francisco is Tiny Telephone
• John’s latest album, Pixel Revolt, is available on Barsuk Records.
• John uses Constant Contact to run his email list
• Merlin mentions Amazon S3 for doing inexpensive net-based backup. JungleDisk is one easy way to use S3 on your Mac.
• The videos for “Exodus Damage” and “Trance Manual” were directed by Brent Chesanek

Video for “Exodus Damage” by Brent Chesanek

Video for “Trance Manual” by Brent Chesanek

Live: “The Mansion” in Karlsruhe, Germany; 10/2006

A drunk man on a London subway

He thinks John is “nice.”