Release – This year marks the 10th anniversary of Perfume Genius’ critically acclaimed album Too Bright, originally released by Matador on September 23, 2014.
The third record by Perfume Genius (Mike Hadreas), it marked a significant departure from the artist’s earlier work with its bold, avant-garde sound and introspective lyrics. The LP featured the standout single “Queen” – Hadreas’ confrontational dissection of “gay panic.” The song was a jolt in the cultural discourse and has since become a fan-favorite. The song’s electric music video featured Hadreas as a young street hustler.
Watch ‘Queen’ here:
To celebrate this milestone, Perfume Genius has announced the Too Bright 10th Anniversary Tour, with dates kicking off September 16 at The Atlantis in Washington, D.C. and concluding with a two-night stand at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever in Los Angeles on September 26 and 27.
The tour stops at Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn on September 17. Throughout the tour Perfume Genius will play the Too Bright album in its entirety. All dates are below and tickets are on-sale Friday, June 7 at 10AM local time.
On September 20 Perfume Genius will release a new crystal-clear vinyl reissue of Too Bright via his long-time label Matador Records. Fans can pre-order the reissue, which will not contain new material here.
Perfume Genius “Too Bright” Tour Dates:
September 16 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis
September 17 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
September 18 – Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theater
September 24 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
September 26 – Los Angeles, CA – Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
September 27 – Los Angeles, CA – Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever