Diggin’ on the odd Nuggets vibe I’m getting from San Francisco’s Maus Haus. Maus Haus is certainly a quirky burgoo. The vocals reminds me a bit of Jason Lytle from the much missed Grandaddy, accompanied by a backing back of dudes with reverence for retro kitsch, sci fi movies, old modem sounds, theremins, and grimy garage rock. The melodies are firmly planted in major key, instantly hummable, almost bubblegum hooks. Yet something sinister brews under the surface that remains somewhat intangible. Hence the paradoxical “noir” label immediately following “bubblegum.” Therein lies the reason Maus Haus is an interesting listen.
Though they haven’t ventures too far out from the Bay Area, they’ve opened up shop for heavy hitters such as Black Moth Super Rainbow and Wooden Shjips. The group has a full length called Lark Marvels that you can grip through their MySpazz.
MP3 :::
Maus Haus – We Used Technology (But Technology Let Us Down)
Maus Haus – Rigid Breakfast
