Mike Hadreas of Perfume Genius talks about how his fears, fantasies, and reflections on gay lust and love show up on Glory.
Seattle's own Perfume Genius debuts a new video for the track "Fool" from his latest release, Too Bright. Directed by Charlotte Rutherford, the clip shows genius Mike Hadreas rollerblading through some bizarre scenes. Watch below, and watch his stunning KEXP in-studio session here. [Consequence of…
A longtime KEXP favorite, Seattle-born, LA-based musician Mike Hadreas aka Perfume Genius shares an exclusive DJ set for Midnight in a Perfect World that serves as a wonderful glimpse into his diverse record collection as he selects new and old gems from all over the world.
Perfume Genius mastermind Mike Hadreas is a local, but it wasn't until the 2010 Matador 21 anniversary shows in Las Vegas that I first saw him live. Sandwiched on the bill between two iconic heavyweights (Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and Cat Power, for crissakes), Mike sat timidly behind his piano w…
Perfume Genius’ Mike Hadreas will be collaborating with Seattle choreographer Kate Wallich on a new contemporary dance and live music performance piece. Set to debut at the Moore Theatre Oct. 4-5, the piece is titled The Sun Still Burns Here.
Sufjan Stevens performs at the Oscars, plus new music from Neko Case, The Hold Steady, Perfume Genius, and Wolf Alice
New music from Lykke Li, Björk performs a rare song, Florence + the Machine announce tour, and Perfume Genius unveils remix EP.
From the collaborative dance piece The Sun Still Burns Here.
New music from Gorillaz and Jim James, plus Jack White performs at a DC high school and Perfume Genius gets remixed by Mura Masa.
Day 3 of 2017's Capitol Hill Block Party proved to be the fest's most musically satisfying, stellar sets from Danny Brown, Torres, Angel Olsen, and Perfume Genius sounding great against the urban Capitol Hill backdrop.
We hear from L’Rain, Hand Habits, Perfume Genius and Ahya Simone on their contributions to the compilation album called TRANSA that celebrates trans and LGBTQ lives.
The song comes from his score for The Sun Still Burns Here, his collaboration with choreographer Kate Wallich and her company YC.
'Set My Heart On Fire Immediately' is out Friday, May 15 on Matador Records.
The song is released via W Hotels' new music initiative that supports the non-profit group Immigration Equality.
Seattle's own Perfume Genius (real name: Mike Hadreas) has announced a new album and a new tour for 2017. The still-untitled LP will be his first since 2014’s Too Bright. He kicks it all off in magical Marfa, TX for the Marfa Myths Festival, in a special performance collaborating with Weyes Blood,…
It’s not every night that you get to enjoy the sounds of two beautiful, local artists and donate to a good cause simultaneously. KEXP’s 19th Little Big Show at the Neptune Theatre was one such exception. The show, whose proceeds benefited Lambert House, a community center in Seattle for LGBTQ youth…
This year's Sasquatch! Music Festival concluded with some beautiful performances from Slowdive, Perfume Genius, Japanese Breakfast, The National and more.
Each week, KEXP’s Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from Valerie June, Perfume Genius, The Horrors, and more.
Each week, KEXP’s Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from Perfume Genius, Parisalexa, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, and more.
As we announced last month, Seattle's own Perfume Genius (aka Mike Hadreas) has a new album coming out this Spring, titled No Shape. Stream a video for the first single "Slip Away" below. Via a press release, Hadreas elaborates, "I pay my rent. I'm approaching health. The things that are bothering…
