Michael Alden Hadreas (born September 25, 1981), better known by his stage name Perfume Genius, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Hadreas's music explores topics including sexuality, his personal struggle with Crohn's disease, domestic abuse, and the dangers faced by gay men in contemporary society.

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Album Review: Perfume Genius - 'Ugly Season'

"A ground-breaking and difficult art object that challenges categorisation."

Features / Music

Watch: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Spitting Off The Edge Of The World feat. Perfume Genius

American indie rock legends release first new music in nine years, announce fifth studio album ahead of Splendour + sideshows.

Features / Music

The Top 30 Albums Of 2020 (So Far): Perfume Genius - 'Set My Heart On Fire Immediately'

'The Music' team on the albums you need to hear from 2020.

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Album Review: Perfume Genius - Set My Heart On Fire Immediately

"Brilliantly realised pop songs packed with instantly likeable melodies and hooks, but also with great emotional depth."

Reviews / Live

Live Review: Perfume Genius, Totally Mild

"Looking confident in a leather jacket, Hadreas pulls shapes like Mick Jagger's been teaching him how to vogue."

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Live Review: Perfume Genius, Totally Mild, Lonelyspeck

"It's very depressing and slow, don't get too excited."

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Album Review: Perfume Genius - No Shape

"... Sweetly offers carefree romantic adventure."

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Live Review: Perfume Genius, Seja, Mckisko

One of the best sets that Brisbane will see this year.

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Live Review: Perfume Genius, Aldous Harding

Perfume Genius brought his quirky self to Melbourne

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Live Review: Perfume Genius, Aldous Harding

Perfume Genius delivered a contrasting mix of delicate piano ballads and reckless rock’n’roll romps to Sydney.