Andrew McMahon has truly lived a musician’s life. He’s been a singer-songwriter for 18 of his 34 years - first as the lead singer and songwriter of punk-pop group Something Corporate, then again as lead of the piano-rock group Jack’s Mannequin. His current project, though a solo effort, is stylised as Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness.

Jack’s Mannequin disbanded on November 12, 2012 following two final shows, which were recorded and released as their only live album. Immediately following the breakup, McMahon supported fun. on their 2013 North American tour despite not having recorded any solo material. He released his debut solo effort, The Pop Underground EP, on April 30, 2013. The EP was released under his birth name, Andrew McMahon.

McMahon adopted the in the Wilderness moniker 14 months after The Pop Underground EP, and has since released his self-titled album to positive critical reception. In February of 2017 he released his sophomore album and embarked on a tour across the US.