It's a fetus. :)

I don't play live with the Definition Is, but I wouldn't mind. I might start playing small sets at a few places, that might be nice. For now it's just studio work.

It changes it a large amount. Being able to record and produce your own music and have it exchanged with millions of people really opens a lot of doors, especially in the independent music industry. It gives artists a chance to represent themselves without having to try and get a major label to shove them in peoples faces.

Most likely not at this point in time. I plan on using Elevada Records as an indie start to get my music and my bands music out there, along with a few other artists. It would take a lot to swindle me into signing with a major label. I'd rather not be on one though.

John Cardoso lives in a small mining town in Montana. Butte, to be exact.
He grew up listening to music and drawing pictures, living in imagination.
He's been writing lyrics and poems since he was in elementary school and began composing songs in 2004.
So far The Definition Is is just John and a guitar, but should expand into a full array of a musical and artful expression..with time.
He's awaiting the move to Seattle, Washington, where he and his partner Ryan Bossard will take their currently small indie record label, Elevada Records, to the next chapter.

Well I listen to a large amount of music. But when it comes to influences I would have to say one would be Isaac Brock from Modest Mouse. He's an amazing songwriter and comes up with the most amazing riffs for the guitar. Another would be Bob Dylan, without a doubt the best songwriter on the planet. Kurt Cobain, of course, mostly because he and myself are both Pisces and so sickeningly alike it's ridiculous. Bradley Nowell from Sublime is also a musical genius hands down.

California is my favorite state to be in. Could never live there ever again though, too expensive in this modern day and age. I love cities like Portland and Seattle, they have amazing culture. In Butte, I would have to say any spot where there's a few of my friends and a place for our cars is good enough for me. But mostly, sitting somewhere with a guitar in my hand is my favorite.

When it comes to guitars, especially electric, I prefer Fender over most guitars. Strats and Mustangs are beautiful guitars. I use Gibson too, more of a fan of the SG than the Les Paul. I have an Ibanez acoustic and an Alvarez acoustic, which are still nice themselves, but I'd die for a Martin. I like Fender amps, especially tube amps. Boss foot pedals are top notch.
If you want to get technical: I have a Fender Standard Strat, Gibson Standard SG, Epiphone Dot, Ibanez v70EC acoustic, Alvarez RF20SC acoustic, Fender 212R Combo Amp, Korg AX1500G Foot Processor, Boss BD-2 Driver, Boss SD-1 Driver, and a lot of other equipment when it comes to PAs, drums, and all that good stuff.