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Perfume Genius

Perfume Genius

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.

Albums

2010 Learning
2012 Put Your Back N 2 It
2014 Too Bright
2017 No Shape
2020 Set My Heart on Fire Immediately
2022 Ugly Season
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Reviews / Live
Perfume Genius at the Sydney Opera House
Live Review: Perfume Genius, Hand Habits @ Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
As the last notes dissolved, that rare blend of candour and theatricality that threaded through both sets seemed to push outward rather than fade.
News / Festivals
Meredith Music Festival 2025
TV On The Radio, Colin Hay Lead 2025 Meredith Music Festival Line-up
The second round of the ballot to attend this year's event is now open.
Reviews / Album
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.
Reviews / Album
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."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Perfume Genius, Totally Mild, Lonelyspeck
"It's very depressing and slow, don't get too excited."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Perfume Genius - No Shape
"... Sweetly offers carefree romantic adventure."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Perfume Genius, Seja, Mckisko
One of the best sets that Brisbane will see this year.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Perfume Genius, Aldous Harding
Perfume Genius brought his quirky self to Melbourne
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Perfume Genius, Aldous Harding
Perfume Genius delivered a contrasting mix of delicate piano ballads and reckless rock’n’roll romps to Sydney.