Name: Perfume Genius
Start: 2025-06-08T20:00:00
Location: Union Transfer

Union Transfer in Philadelphia prepares for an unforgettable concert series in 2025 featuring a diverse lineup of artists, each with their unique sound and story. From Anees's soulful melodies to Blondshell's introspective anthems, this series promises to captivate audiences with a blend of genres and emotions. Join us as we explore how these artists, including Perfume Genius, Sleigh Bells, and OK Go, push the boundaries of music and connect with their fans on a deeper level.

Union Transfer Welcomes a Musical Odyssey in 2025

Union Transfer in Philadelphia is set to host a series of enthralling musical events in 2025. The diverse lineup includes Momma's introspective album debut, OK Go's boundary-breaking performances, Sleigh Bells' energetic shows, and Perfume Genius's emotive acts. The venue will also welcome breakout artists like Artemas and established acts such as Godspeed You! Black Emperor. This series of performances promises to offer something for every music lover, showcasing a blend of established icons and emerging talents. Discover the stories behind these artists as they prepare to captivate audiences in the City of Brotherly Love.

Union Transfer's Lineup: A Musical Odyssey in Philadelphia

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Hadreas, a Seattle native, began his music career in 2008 and released his debut album, Learning, in 2010 via long-time label home Matador. The album immediately captured critics’ attention, with Pitchfork praising its “eviscerating and naked” songs, marked by “heartbreaking sentiments and bruised characterizations delivered in a voice that ranges from an ethereal croon to a slightly cracked warble.” These descriptors became the hallmarks of Perfume Genius - Hadreas’ unique ability to convey emotional vulnerability not only lyrically, but with his impressively nuanced vocals. In 2012, Hadreas released Put Your Back N 2 It, further growing his audience and critical acclaim. His 2014 album, Too Bright, marked a bold evolution in production and confidence. Co-produced by Adrian Utley of Portishead, it featured the standout single “Queen,” which quickly became a queer anthem and powerful statement of identity. Hadreas later performed the track on Late Night with David Letterman. In 2017, Perfume Genius released the GRAMMY-nominated No Shape, a breakthrough album that expanded his global fan base and brought mainstream recognition to his art. Produced by Blake Mills (Fiona Apple, Alabama Shakes), the record earned high praise, with The New Yorker noting, “The center of his music has always been a defiant delicacy—a ragged, affirmative understanding of despair. No Shape finds him unexpectedly victorious, his body exalted.” During the album’s campaign, Hadreas appeared on multiple late-night shows and graced the cover of The Fader. In 2020, Hadreas released Set My Heart On Fire Immediately, a critical masterpiece on Matador Records that garnered worldwide acclaim. Produced by GRAMMY winner Blake Mills, the album featured contributions from Phoebe Bridgers, Jim Keltner, Pino Palladino, Matt Chamberlin, Rob Moose, and longtime collaborator Alan Wyffels. It explored and subverted concepts of masculinity and traditional roles, introducing distinctly American musical influences.Hadreas promoted the album with performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (“Jason”), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (“Whole Life”), and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (“On The Floor”). He followed with Ugly Season, a project born from his collaboration with choreographer Kate Wallich on The Sun Still Burns Here, a dance piece commissioned by Seattle Theatre Group and Mass MoCA and performed across major cities in 2019. The release included a stunning 30-minute film, Pygmalion’s Ugly Season, created with renowned visual artist Jacolby Satterwhite, blending surreal visuals with Hadreas’s music. Mike Hadreas is now based in Los Angeles with his partner in life and music, Alan Wyffels.

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