John Maus

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Solo Artist synth-pop · experimental pop · hypnagogic pop · minimal synth

John Maus is an American musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and producer whose austere synth-pop connects warped electronic textures with baritone vocals, post-punk tension, and medieval-inspired melodic modes. Born in Austin, Minnesota, Maus developed his solo catalog alongside work as a keyboardist with Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti and during associations with Animal Collective and Panda Bear. His albums include Songs (2006), Love Is Real (2007), We Must Become the Pitiless Censors of Ourselves (2011), Screen Memories (2017), and Addendum (2018). After a period focused on political philosophy and modular-s synthesizer construction, he returned in 2025 with Later Than You Think, extending his long-running interest in homemade electronics, emotional directness, and experimental pop form.

Origin: Austin, Minnesota, United States
Active: 1999–present

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John Maus performs live at The Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles during his Later Than You Think tour cycle on October 22, 2025.

John Maus Brings Darkwave Devotion To The Belasco Theatre In Los Angeles

John Maus performs live at The Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, backed by a literal boombox and a packed crowd of dedicated fans singing along to every darkwave, experimental-pop moment.

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October 23, 2025

John Maus photographed during his KEXP in-studio session in Seattle

John Maus At KEXP Is Dark, Sweaty And Deeply Real

John Maus’ KEXP in-studio session captures the dark, sweaty, deeply real magic that makes his music hit the beautifully strange ones right in the chest, with photos, setlist and Addendum-era context.