{"title":"John Maus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Maus is an American musician and composer born on February 23, 1980 in Austin, Minnesota. With a passion for music from a young age, Maus has become known for his unique style and innovative sound. He has released several critically acclaimed albums throughout his career, captivating audiences with his emotive lyrics and mesmerizing melodies. As a talented artist, Maus continues to push boundaries and create music that resonates with listeners around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his musical journey, John Maus has been influenced by various genres including synth-pop, new wave, and experimental music. His compositions often blend elements of these genres to create a distinct sound that is both nostalgic and futuristic. With each album release, Maus showcases his ability to experiment with different sounds while staying true to his artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his solo work, John Maus has collaborated with other notable musicians and artists. His collaborations have allowed him to explore new creative avenues and expand his musical horizons. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Maus's passion for music shines through in every note he plays.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-collection-of-rarities-and-previously-unreleased-material-1","title":"A Collection Of Rarities and Previously Unreleased Material","description":"\u003cp\u003eribbon music release on behalf of john maus, throughout the world, a sixteen song collection of music spanning eleven years of creative output titled 'a collection of rarities and previously unreleased material'. of the sixteen songs showcased, five: 'this is the beat,' 'castles in the grave,' 'bennington,' 'my hatred is magnificent,' and 'no title (molly),' have appeared on previous compilations. most notably 'no title (molly)' was originally released on a flexi disc as part of ribbon music \/ domino's record store day release smugglers way. two songs: 'angel of the night' and 'lost' have never been released on any format, nor across any media. the same can not be said of the remaining nine songs, the majority of which initially appeared on demos 2011, a bundle of tracks originating from mausspace.com where they had been uploaded by their creator (john maus) to be appreciated, if not reviewed, by those eager enough to search them out. devout fans may notice a few of the 'demos' from this period are not represented on the album. the answer to this is simple: \"some of the songs are in fact just that - demos - better left unreleased\" - john maus. 'a collection of rarities and previously unreleased material' has been entirely remixed and remastered for this release and features artwork and design by turner prize winning artist wolfgang tillmans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50410101702987,"sku":"352170","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/b107fa00-f7ed-42e1-937d-e17ab569e0cd_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726637589"},{"product_id":"screen-memories","title":"Screen Memories","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe inimitable John Maus returns with his fourth full-length album, Screen Memories out on Ribbon Music. It has been six years since \u003ci\u003eWe Must Become The Pitiless Censors Of Ourselves\u003c\/i\u003e appeared like a thunderbolt of maniacal energy and turned everyone’s heads around. After touring in support of the album, releasing a collection of rarities and unreleased tracks, Maus receded from the public spotlight, returning to his academic pursuits. Years later, after completing his doctorate in Political Philosophy, he began building his own modular synthesizers, etching the printed circuit boards, soldering components, and assembling panels, until he had an instrument that matched his vision. His music is a highly mutable affair. Whilst often described as retro-futurist on behalf of the 80’s drum machines and synth sounds employed, John’s music is more personal than the nostalgic re-tread implied. He’s more interested in seeking cadence, through his love of Renaissance polyphony and the experimentation behind post punk. It’s an amalgamation of musical ideas as radical as its intent. The album was written, recorded, and engineered by Maus over the last few years in his home in Minnesota, known genially as the Funny Farm. It’s a solitary place situated in the corn plains of the rural American Midwest. The landscape is as majestic as it is austere and inevitably some of the sub-zero winter temperatures creep into the songs, as do the buzzing wasps of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP - Heavyweight Black Vinyl with printed inner sleeve and digital download card. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP+ - Limited Heavyweight Silver Vinyl with printed inner sleeve and digital download card.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCD - Spined outer wallet with printed inner card wallet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ribbon Music","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50463646777675,"sku":"1016392","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/27f5650c-37e8-48aa-9334-efe5a38243a4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727265395"},{"product_id":"love-is-real","title":"Love Is Real","description":"\u003cp\u003eReissues of John Maus’ first three full lengths, previously long out of print for years and now available again on CD and heavyweight LP, following the sold out 6LP catalogue box set edition of 1000 released in early 2018. Love Is Real is the second album by John Maus originally released in 2007 on Upset the Rhythm. Like the debut work it's full of lo-fi synth pop with some dark gothic undertones, sometimes even reminding Scott Walker of recent years in the vocal department. Refreshingly the songs happen to also be catchy and even danceable, but more like dancing alone shattered in the night illuminated by the full moon or in an abandoned disco with flickering strobe lights than merrily in the sunshine with good friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP - 180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl. 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This collection of songs, recorded between 1999 and 2004, documents his West Coast culture shock, and by the sound of his music, one gets the impression that, aside from a couple close friends and crucial meetings, California and art school pretensions haven't been kind to Maus' character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP - 180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl. 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Arriving via his new label YOUNG, the album explores themes of grief, justice, rebirth, transformation, and spiritual warfare - coalescing into a work of confession and confrontation: an aural metaphysics where affect, intellect, and spirit converge in search of the beautiful, the truth and the real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten, produced, and recorded in the Ozarks of Southwest Missouri, \u003cem\u003eLater Than You Think \u003c\/em\u003espans 16 tracks and contains multitudes - the lush and the bare, the sacred and the profane, minimalist discipline and maximalist indulgence, counterpoint and simple pop harmony. At its core, the album reaffirms John Maus’ commitment to radical sincerity and emotional truth in an age of alienation. 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