Perfume Genius, the stage name of Seattle-born artist Mike Hadreas, has emerged as a striking figure in the indie music scene, known for his emotive piano ballads, arresting vocals, and articulate lyricism that traverse themes of identity, sexuality, and the body. Hadreas burst onto the scene with his debut album "Learning" in 2010, garnering attention for his candid expressions of queer experience, set against a backdrop of spare, lo-fi arrangements. Over the years, his sound has evolved, embracing more lush, baroque, and art-pop elements, especially evident in later works like the critically acclaimed "No Shape" in 2017 and "Set My Heart On Fire Immediately" in 2020, the latter of which incorporates influences ranging from chamber pop to rock to experimental music.

Perfume Genius's visionary approach to music extends beyond his own albums to immersive artistic collaborations and thought-provoking remix projects. Notable releases such as "IMMEDIATELY Remixes," wherein a diverse cadre of artists rework tracks from "Set My Heart On Fire Immediately," showcase his music's expansive and transformative potential. With the 2022 release of "Ugly Season," Hadreas further pushed the creative envelope, presenting a collection of songs originally composed for a dance piece in collaboration with choreographer Kate Wallich. Perfume Genius continues to captivate audiences with his live performances and through releases like "Live at Electric Lady," reaffirming his standing as an innovative and influential voice in contemporary music.

Genres

Art Pop

Chamber Pop

Indie Rock

Indietronica

Neo-synthpop

Seattle Indie

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Latest Release

Smalltown Boy (feat. Perfume Genius)

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Perfume Genius

Single - Released September 4, 2024