Mike Hadreas, known as Perfume Genius, became fascinated with danger from a young age after seeing a news report about kidnapped children. This fascination led him to engage in risky behaviors under the guise of being a wild artist, despite creating no art while being heavily involved in drugs. Now nearly 20 years sober, Hadreas has changed his perspective, finding success in storytelling through music. His new album, Glory, reflects on his career, personal fears, and the stability found in his relationship with Alan Wyffels, with contributions from Aldous Harding and Blake Mills.
Hadreas reflects on the significance of getting into dangerous situations 'for the story,' an inclination that began in childhood after seeing a disturbing news story.
After becoming sober, Hadreas's outlook on life changed, allowing his musical storytelling to flourish without relying on personal traumatic experiences.
The new album, Glory, serves as a meditation on Hadreas's career, touching on themes like death, fear, and stability in his romantic relationships.
Through self-isolation during the COVID-19 lockdown, Hadreas reflected on his 15 years of making music, leading to deeper introspection and creativity.
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