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ith frank lyrics, sparse instrumentation and a heartbreaking voice, Mike Hadreas’ soft songs of sadness come from a deeply felt place. Put Your Back N 2 It, Hadreas’ latest effort as Perfume Genius, expands upon his striking debut Learning with devastating, but hopeful songs of love and shame. Open not only in his music, Mike Hadreas spoke candidly to CHARTattack about his life before Perfume Genius, discussing his past addictions and the arduous process of getting better. Here’s some of that conversation.
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