John Vanderslice has been one of the most dynamic and interesting indie rock artists for decades, and a world class producer for artists like Spoon, Death Cab for Cutie, The Mountain Goats and more. With his new album Crystals 3.0, he abandons the guitar in favor of pure electronic texture. In this episode of Hotline, Vanderslice answers your questions from the 1-877-WASTOIDS answering machine, sharing tips and tricks for managing vibes in a recording studio, his favorite places to eat, and how visiting Japan expanded his mind. Vanderslice’s studio was recently looted—check out this fund to cover some losses.

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