Perfume Genius (duo)

Perfume Genius appears as a duo at The Great Hall in Toronto, Canada on April 8, 2026. Under this name, US musician Mike Hadreas has been crafting songs since the late 2000s at the crossroads of indie pop, art-pop and piano-led ballads. Learning (2010) introduced a sparse, intimate approach, followed by Put Your Back N 2 It (2012), which gently widened the sound. Too Bright (2014) pushed into tenser, more abrasive territories, then No Shape (2017), co-produced with Blake Mills, unfolded broader, intricate arrangements. Set My Heart on Fire Immediately (2020) spanned chamber pop, rock impulses and ambient textures, while Ugly Season (2022) assembled pieces written for a choreography with Kate Wallich, linking this project to contemporary dance. On stage in a duo format, Hadreas draws from this full arc, switching between fragile confessionals and denser, physical tracks. His writing often turns around the body, queer identity and close relationships, echoing a North American and European alternative scene and years of touring solo or with a band. This date brings that catalogue into a focused setup where the interplay and dynamics sit at the center.