During the early 2000s, Harvey settled in the U.S., specifically California, in part due to a visa issue. He remained in the States for several years, yet his image swelled through continued DJ work, sought-after re-edits and noncommercial DJ mixes, additional remixes for Electronic, the Avalanches, and LCD Soundsystem, and a profile-raising association with Sarcastic Clothing. Among many other outlets during the 2000s was Map of Africa, a partnership with Thomas Bullock (A.R.E. Weapons, Rub N Tug) that allowed him to indulge in his throwback rock frontman fantasies. Early the following decade, he drove the left-field house act Locussolus, as well as the neo-psychedelic band Wildest Dreams (featuring three members of Orgone), each of which issued an album. All the while, he continued to operate as a revered maverick DJ who projected the unique image of a biker/surfer type with a stylistically broad and free-spirited approach to his trade. Although he eventually abstained from alcohol and other drugs, his oft-circulated quote -- "You can't understand the blues 'til you've had your heart broken, you can't understand my music 'til you've had group sex on ecstasy" -- continued to accurately encapsulate his philosophy. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi