John Maus
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About
American synthpop musician whose third full-length release, 2011's We Must Become the Pitiless Censors of Ourselves, became his breakout album. He is known to fans for his live antics, often punching himself and tearing at his clothes during performances.
Before Fame
He was a music student at the California Institute of the Arts, where he became influenced by Renaissance and Medieval music.
Trivia
He has a doctorate in Political Philosophy from the University of Hawai'i and has taught the subject himself.
Family Life
He was born in Austin, Minnesota.
Associated With
He is a close friend and frequent collaborator of Los Angeles-based indie pop singer Ariel Pink, whom he befriended in college.
