John Maus
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For the guitarist/vocalist, born John Maus, see John Walker (musician).
| John Maus | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 February 1980 |
| Origin | Austin, Minnesota, United States |
| Genres | Avant garde, synthpop, disco |
| Occupations | Composer, Performer, Record Producer, Professor of Philosophy |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Upset The Rhythm, Human Ear Music, Mistletone, Demonstration Bootleg Ltd. |
| Associated acts | Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Panda Bear, Holy Shit!, R. Stevie Moore |
| Website | http://www.upsettherhythm.co.uk/ |
John Maus (born February 23, 1980) is an American composer. He grew up in Austin, Minnesota,[1] and studied music at the California Institute of the Arts. He later went on to study philosophy at the European Graduate School, in Saas Fee Switzerland, and in 2011 is working towards a PhD in political philosophy.[2] He has said that as a college student he was interested in experimental music and performance art involving music, such as the work of Michael Pisaro.[2]. When he met and began to work with and alongside Ariel Pink, he took a greater interest in pop music.[2]
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 2006: Songs (Upset the Rhythm)
- 2007: Love Is Real (Upset the Rhythm)
- 2011: We Must Become the Pitiless Censors of Ourselves (Upset the Rhythm)
[edit] Compilation Appearances
- 2006: From U.S. to I (Ballbearings Pinatas)
- 2006: The Human Ear Vol.1 (Human Ear Music)
- 2007: Mistletonia Xmas compilation (Mistletone)
[edit] With Ariel Pink
- 1999: Underground (Vinyl International)
- 2002: Loverboy (Ballbearings Pinatas)
[edit] Underground Releases
- 1991: The Janitor's First LP, with Sam Anderson and Cory Boik
- 1992: The Janitor's Second LP, with Sam Anderson and Cory Boik
- 1993: A Janitor's EP, with Sam Anderson and Cory Boik
- 1994: Early Songs 1, with Cory Boik
- 1995: Early Songs 2
- 1996: Early Songs 3
- 1997: Early Songs 4
- 1998: Mass Appeal, with the Tony Alonso Ensemble
- 1998: The Mystery Molasses LP, with Ian Stahl, Jay Jensen, Gabe Schlake and Jess Bednar
- 1998: Early Songs 5
- 2000: Fish With Broken Dreams
- 2000: Love Letters From Hell
- 2001: Snowless Winters EP
- 2003: I Want to Live
- 2011: Demos
[edit] References
- ^ Loscutoff, Leah http://bombsite.com/issues/1000/articles/5837 “John Maus” BOMB Magazine July 2011, Retrieved July 26, 2011
- ^ a b c http://bombsite.com/issues/1000/articles/5837 “John Maus” BOMB Magazine July 2011, Retrieved July 26, 2011
