Michael Alden Hadreas, better known by his stage name Perfume Genius, is an American 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.
Hadreas's debut album, Learning, was released on June 21, 2010, through Turnstile Records in Europe and Matador Records in the United States. Many of the tracks for Learning were recorded in Hadreas's home.The album quickly received critical acclaim, including an 8.2 out of 10 score from Pitchfork.
