Remote Control Records | Independent record label based in Australia | Out now: John Maus – Later Than You Think + Australian Tour Announced

John Maus announces his return to Australian shores, with five headline dates across the country, set for April and May, 2026. Maus will perform in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Coorabell as part of a national tour celebrating the release of his upcoming album Later Than You Think, out today!

General sale starts at 9am AEST today, Friday 26th September. Tickets on sale via mistletone.net

Written, produced, and recorded in the Ozarks of Southwest Missouri, Later Than You Think spans 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. Powered by confrontation, faith and transformation – driven by the urgent belief that meaning still matters, and time is of the essence.

Holding a degree in experimental music from CalArts and a PhD in political science from the University of Hawaii, Maus has been dubbed a “philosopher pop star” and “analog futurist” for the way he merges academic rigor with lo-fi synth-pop aesthetics. His influence spans genres and generations—from UK grime icon Skepta, who sampled his track ‘I’m Only Human’, and Gen-Z rapper nettspend, to filmmaker Josh Safdie, actor Natasha Lyonne, and photographer Wolfgang Tillmans. His track ‘Cop Killer’ features in the 2025 film Friendship, underscoring his continued relevance across high and low culture.

With five previous albums under his belt, Maus has carved out a singular path where irony, grief, joy, and absurdity can coexist and gained a cult following along the way. On Later Than You Think Maus doesn’t just return—he confronts, confesses, and transforms. The result is not only a career-defining work, but a rare artistic offering: one that dares to believe in meaning, beauty, and the possibility of transcendence.

John Maus’ recent sold-out shows in Los Angeles and New York affirmed his enduring cult status and the unparalleled intensity of his live presence. Around these performances, he opened up in rare, in-depth interviews with Stereogum and Sammy’s World, where he reflected on his philosophy, creative process and the emotional weight behind his music.

Listen / purchase Later Than You Think here.