Perfume Genius | #PerfumeGenius |
(Mike Hadreas) [2010-…], Seattle, WA, United States |
Biography
Perfume Genius is the stage name for Seattle-based solo artist Mike Hadreas. As of 2014, he has released three albums.
Mike Hadreas began composing music after he moved from New York to live with his mother in Everett, Washington. His debut album, Learning, was released in June 2010. In 2011, Hadreas supported the band Beirut on their North American tour.
Mike Hadreas’ second album, Put Your Back N 2 It, was released in 2012. The promotional video for the album, featuring Hadreas and pornographic actor Arpad Miklos embracing each other wearing only underwear, was deemed unsafe for family viewing by YouTube.
In 2014, Hadreas released his third album, Too Bright, to critical acclaim. [Wikipedia]