
Perfume Genius is the stage name of American singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas, born September 25, 1981, in Des Moines, Iowa. He is known for his emotive, intimate, and often genre-defying music that blends art pop, indie rock, chamber pop, and electronic elements. Hadreas first gained attention with his 2008 debut album Learning, exploring themes of identity, vulnerability, and queerness. Over the years, he has released critically acclaimed albums including Put Your Back N 2 It (2012), Too Bright (2014), No Shape (2017), and Ugly Season (2022), earning praise for his lyrical honesty, atmospheric production, and powerful, expressive vocals. Perfume Genius is celebrated for pushing boundaries of emotional expression in modern music and exploring themes of love, trauma, and self-discovery.
Art Pop, Indie Rock, Chamber Pop, Synth-Pop, Baroque Pop
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