Bran Van 3000 (also known as Bran Van and BV3) are a Canadian collective (or musical band) from Montreal, Quebec with a techno-infused sound. It was founded by the DJ
James Di Salvio, collaborating on a number of songs with
Stephane Moraille,
Sara Johnston,
Jayne Hill, Québécois rock star
Jean Leloup and other musicians. The name of the group is derived etymologically from Swedish liquor Brännvin, a style of spirit best described as low-grade vodka. The name originated as a joke associated with the taupe-coloured Volkswagen Camper Van owned by Bergen in the mid-1990s which was said…
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