A few month ago I let you in on a little secret known as Gordon Voidwell formerly known as Will Johnson. The alter ego of Gordon Voidwell is speculated to have emerged when multi-instrumentalist Johnson picked up a can of Jheri-Curl relaxer and sprayed a thin mist over all of his instruments. He has been receiving rave reviews all over the place, with Giant Magazine commenting that “if I had to compare Gordon Voidwell to anyone, it would definitely be Mr. Assless Chaps himself, Prince Rogers Nelson.” All of us out here in the land of Purple Rain (and snow) understand that to be compared to Prince is nothing short of astounding, but it is well deserved.
He is currently featured on RCRD LBL’s feature DEMO DAYS, noting “Gordon Voidwell’s doughy, glitchy pop calls to mind a Prince-fronted Passion Pit.” You’re in good company.
I got the lucky opportunity to design one of his two single covers (I think I got the better one) as he is being released by two record labels! That’s right, homeboy got signed twice. Nobody does that. I wish I could be signed just one half. Here’s an MS-Paint preview of the real paint cover which is in the works:
Also, be sure to pick up a copy of the upcoming Waxpoetics, which will feature a full page story on Voidwell. You’re sure to see this man in the future, so jump on it now so when he does blow up you can say “Oh, yeah, I love Gordon Voidwell, I’ve been listening to him since 2009, that Ivy League Circus shit was my joint.” And they will be in awe.
Check out his songs at Gordon Voidwell on Myspace.
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