Perfume Genius on Body Hair, Personal Stories, and Media Censorship

In this candid interview, Perfume Genius (Mike Hadreas) discusses his unapologetic appreciation for body hair, expressing a positive view on natural features despite media censorship, as evidenced by his pubic hair being blurred on The Tonight Show. He shares amusing and revealing personal anecdotes, including accidentally setting his mother’s house on fire before his music career took off. Hadreas also talks about his disdain for how the documentary ‘The Octopus Teacher’ frames nature, his fondness for monkeys as hypothetical roommates rather than pets, and his quirky thoughts on reality TV and love, where he describes love as a form of black magic involving ritualistic intentions. He reflects on the emotional impact of the film Brokeback Mountain on him and reveals his straightforward taste in sandwiches. The interview captures his unique blend of vulnerability, humor, and openness about identity and artistic expression, alongside his upcoming Australian tour dates.