Japanese Breakfast

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Credits: Press
Members
Michelle Zauner, Peter Bradley, Craig Hendrix, Deven Craige
Genre
Indie pop, dream pop, shoegaze, synth-pop
Formed
2013
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Top Tracks
'Be Sweet', 'Road Head', 'Posing in Bondage', 'Paprika', 'The Body Is a Blade'
Top Albums
'Psychopomp', 'Soft Sounds from Another Planet', 'Jubilee', 'For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)'
Fun Facts
Japanese Breakfast began as Michelle Zauner's solo recording project while she was grieving the loss of her mother. The resulting debut album, 'Psychopomp', explored themes of grief, identity and family. ### Michelle Zauner's bestselling memoir 'Crying in H Mart' became a cultural phenomenon, introducing many readers to Japanese Breakfast's music. ### The band's third album, 'Jubilee', marked a deliberate shift from themes of grief towards joy, optimism and celebration, earning multiple Grammy Award nominations.
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Japanese Breakfast are an American indie pop band formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 2013 by musician, songwriter and author Michelle Zauner.

Originally conceived as Zauner’s solo recording project following her time in the emo band Little Big League, Japanese Breakfast evolved into a full touring band while retaining Zauner as its creative centre.

Blending indie pop, dream pop, synth-pop and shoegaze influences, the group has earned widespread critical acclaim for emotionally resonant songwriting and adventurous production. Albums including ‘Psychopomp’, ‘Soft Sounds from Another Planet’, ‘Jubilee’ and ‘For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)’ have established Japanese Breakfast as one of the defining indie acts of the 21st century. The band has also received multiple Grammy Award nominations and built a devoted international following.

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Japanese Breakfast are an American indie pop band founded by Michelle Zauner in 2013, known for blending emotionally rich songwriting with dream pop and indie rock influences.
Michelle Zauner is the founder, lead singer, guitarist and principal songwriter of Japanese Breakfast.
'Jubilee' is widely regarded as Japanese Breakfast's breakthrough album, although 'Psychopomp' and 'Soft Sounds from Another Planet' have also received widespread critical acclaim.
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