I'm Not a Gun

I'm Not a Gun is a post-rock and electronica musical duo by John Tejada and Takeshi Nishimoto, formed in 2000.

I'm Not a Gun
OriginLos Angeles, California, US
GenresPost-rock, instrumental rock, electronica, folktronica
Years active2000–present
LabelsCity Centre Offices, Palette
Websitemyspace.com/imnotagunofficial
MembersJohn Tejada
Takeshi Nishimoto

Background

Tejada and Nishimoto met in 1998 and discovered that they had similar guitar and drum heroes.[1] Shortly afterward, they held several recording sessions and eventually released multiple albums on the City Centre Offices imprint.

Their music has been remixed by several artists, including Dntel, Ulrich Schnauss, and Polar.

Their name comes from the animated feature film The Iron Giant.[2]

Discography

Albums

EPs
  • Make Sense and Loose Remixes (2003, City Centre Offices)
  • Sundays Will Never Change Remixes (2005, City Centre Offices)
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gollark: Though wiping out lots of species is *probably* not a great idea, since we rely on ecosystems functioning.
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References
  1. "Interview: John Tejada for 365Mag". HousePlanet.DJ (original source 365mag). Retrieved 16 April 2012.
  2. Taylor, Kim (6 March 2013). "DON'T SHOOT THE DJ: JOHN TEJADA AND TAKESHI NISHIMOTO—I'M NOT A GUN". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 24 January 2017.


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