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Au Pair is a name shared by distinct and influential acts across different regions and eras, each bringing a distinctive voice to the music landscape. In the United States, Au Pair refers to the collaborative duo of Gary Louris (of The Jayhawks fame) and Django Haskins, known for their thoughtful folk-inflected projects and the 2015 release One Armed Candy Bear. In the United Kingdom, Au Pairs is a pioneering post-punk band from the early 1980s, whose albums Playing with a Different Sex (1981) and Sense and Sensuality (1982) helped shape a raw, adventurous sound. There’s also a Finnish-language artist named Au Pair, with releases spanning 2002–2015 that reflect a distinct Nordic approach to indie and folk. On this page, you’ll find a concise biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour info for Au Pair in its various incarnations. Whether you’re chasing Americana-tinged collaborations, post-punk heritage, or Nordic indie flavor, we’ve got you covered with reliable, easy access to tickets.