John Van Deusen creates aggressively honest, thematically rich power pop. His style is built on a strange foundation of influences, resulting in an indie rock sound that feels both familiar and curious. From his early career in The Lonely Forest (Trans/Atlantic Records) to his recent outings as a solo recording artist, intimacy and vulnerability have been hallmarks of his songwriting. Consider his work as a little note that says, " It's okay to not be okay."

 

Van Deusen currently lives in Anacortes, Washington, with his wife and cat, and helps run a board game store. He also yells and plays bass in the hardcore punk band BUFFET.

 

Website: www.johnvandeusen.com

Bandcamp: www.iamjohnvandeusen.bandcamp.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/iamjohnvandeusen

Twitter: www.twitter.com/johnvdmusic

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jvdmusic

 

1. Whatever Makes You Mine

2. Let Me Let You Use My Power

3. Universal Will to Become

4. Social Sucker

5. Steal from Myself (It's All About Me!)

6. If All is Nothing / Nothing Must End

7. Fly Away To Hell

8. Nothing Ever Comes of It

9. You Don't Know What You're Asking

10. Numb

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