John Olson is an American experimental musician, visual artist and writer from Detroit, Michigan, best known as a core member of noise duo Wolf Eyes. He joined the group in 2000 and has been central to its sound ever since - playing handmade woodwind and brass instruments alongside heavily processed electronics. Outside Wolf Eyes, he runs American Tapes, a label releasing limited-edition objects that sit somewhere between music and fine art.
Wolf Eyes released a live album with Anthony Braxton in 2025, continuing their long history of cross-genre collaborations.
Wolf Eyes performed at the BRDCST '25 festival in Brussels in April 2025.
Wolf Eyes played a European tour in April 2025, with dates in Cambridge, Camden, Dunfermline and Barcelona.
Wolf Eyes completed a US summer tour in late July and early August 2025, with stops in Troy NY, Kingston NY, North Adams MA, Brooklyn NY and Baltimore MD.
Wolf Eyes announced a South American tour for December 2025, with dates in Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Santiago and Buenos Aires.
