News
Apr 26, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Perfume Genius' Mike Hadreas offered up an early Mother's Day gift when he wrote the song "Dark Parts" about the most important woman in his life. More
“Sometimes 'Fun' For Me is Feeling Like I Threw Up Afterwards."
Apr 11, 2012
By Laura Studarus
In support of recently released sophomore album Put Your Back N 2 It, Perfume Genius (also known as Mike Hadreas) stopped by WFUV's The Alternate Side. There—in addition to album cuts—he played unreleased track “Katie.”
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“Normal Song”/ “Dark Part”
Mar 09, 2012
By Laura Studarus
Perfume Genius stopped by La Blogtheque recently. The result was a stunning “Take Away Show” where the musician played two cuts from recently released album, Put Your Back N 2 It. More
Off Forthcoming Put Your Back N 2 It
Jan 18, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Releasing the single "All Waters" a while back from his upcoming new album Put Your Back N 2 It, this morning Perfume Genius' Mike Hadreas has unveiled a music video for a new track called "Hood." More
Features Unreleased Music by Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Perfume Genius
Jan 05, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Matador Records, alongside its subsidiary True Panther Sounds, has announced that on Jan. 14 it will release an 11-track vinyl-only sampler album. More
Put Your Back N 2 It Out Feb. 21
Dec 05, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Singer/songwriter Mike Hadreas, aka Perfume Genius, has announced the release of Put Your Back N 2 It. More
Now With Three Bonus Tracks
Dec 02, 2010
By Laura Studarus
You like giving and getting angst-ridden music for Christmas, right? Well look not further than Perfume Genius—who is re-releasing his debut album Learning just in time for your holiday gifting needs. More
Reviews
Put Your Back N 2 It
Matador
Feb 27, 2012
By Hays Davis
The title of Perfume Genius' second album may suggest exertion, and the first sound you hear when you listen to it is a deep, labored breath, but the music's execution and emotional impact feel more like letting go. More
Sep 09, 2010
By Anthony Lombardi
Music as intensely intimate and cathartic as Perfume Genius' begs for close inspection, as quirks that stave off solipsism tend to reveal themselves over repeated spins. Unfortunately, on Learning—the bedroom-recorded debut from Mike Hadreas—further listening amplifies a lack of songwriting prowess to support the emotional trauma that makes up the heart of the album. More
