b, bvoc, *1970 US, Eugene, Oregon
Musician / Songwriter / Producer of Rock and Electronic
Justin Meldal-Johnsen (born March 26, 1970 in Eugene, Oregon) is an American producer, songwriter, bassist, multi-instrumentalist and musical director, best known for his work as a musician with Grammy Award-winning artists Beck and Nine Inch Nails, as well as Air and M83. He served as the touring bassist for Nine Inch Nails in 2008 and 2009. He has been Beck's longtime bassist and musical director, on and off since 1996 to present day. He has recorded with many other artists including Garbage, The Mars Volta, Dixie Chicks, Tori Amos, Dido, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Goldfrapp, Pete Yorn, Turin Brakes, Marianne Faithfull, Ladytron, and more. As a producer, Meldal-Johnsen has worked with M83, Paramore, Tegan and Sara, The Naked and Famous, School of Seven Bells, Neon Trees, Crystal Fighters, You