Musician Joseph Maus—bandmate of synthwave/post-punk musician John Maus, died yesterday on tour with his brother while in Cesis, Latvia.
He was only 30 years old.
John Maus’ label Ribbon Music confirmed the death via Twitter this evening:
“We offer our deepest and most sincere condolences to Joe’s family, Robert Sue, Kevin, Stephanie, and John Maus, as well as his bandmates Luke and Jonathan, his friends, and all those suffering this tragic loss,” the label said in its statement.
The official cause of death is unknown at this time. Naturally, All of John Maus’ tour dates on his itinerary have been cancelled.
Cold winter’s journey Oh your soul keeps bleeding on Through the storm and the war…
Untie The few and far behind Interest informant redefined Form a feed within and without…
Lost in a dream again Tell me that you want me, no need to pretend…
You can’t believe what they say, they’ll treat you like a fool It hurts me…
Did you feel afraid to whisper? It’s such cold comfort but it’s real The weight…
When light has gone Snow angels will turn to grey Dark veil of our embrace…