Learning

Recorded largely at his mother's home, Mike Hadreas' debut under the Perfume Genius moniker offers an unflinchingly intimate exploration of trauma, addiction, and queer identity. 'Learning' relies on fragile, lo-fi piano arrangements and barely-there vocal performances that create a deeply claustrophobic yet captivating atmosphere. The profound vulnerability displayed on the record laid the foundation for his evolution into a celebrated figure in modern art-pop.