At the end of September, we’ll get Later Than You Think, a new album by John Maus. Set to be released on Young, it is described as a collection exploring themes of justice, confession, rebirth, transformation, and spiritual warfare.
We have already heard some brilliant songs from it, and with his latest single, “Pick It Up”, he keeps the momentum going.
With it, John takes a surprising detour from the urgency and pulse that defined his earlier released tracks. It unfolds as a slow burner, letting atmosphere take the lead over rhythm. Its layered synths and restrained pacing give it a drifting, almost weightless quality, while Maus’s vocals feel more vulnerable than usual—less commanding, more fragile, exposing a side of him rarely seen.
The song carries an understated beauty, its emotional pull lying not in grand gestures but in the subtle textures and quiet ache at its core. It’s a deeply atmospheric piece that lingers, marking one of the most affecting moments in his catalogue so far.
Listen below and pre-order the record here.
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