Sweeping The Nation — So now we've covered the best tracks of the year so far on a month by month basis, let's move on to the longform stuff. Feel free to remind us of these come the end of the year when something else from these six months overtakes the lot. Algi... more info

Stereogum — The first Harry Potter book turned 20 years old this week, and in honor of that anniversary (or maybe just because), Perfume Genius mastermind Mike Hadreas decided to try his hand at being an "indie sorting hat." On Twitter, he asked fans to name ind... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — VICE shared an excerpt from Sherman Alexie's memoir You Don't Have to Say You Love Me. Alexie talked to the New York Times about the book. Perfume Genius played a Tiny Desk Concert. The Rumpus interviewed author Gary Lutz. Stream... more info

The Quietus — Grouper, Perfume Genius, Shabazz Palaces and Han Bennink all curate parts of the programme more info

New York Times — Le Guess Who? festival, now in its 11th year, will take place in Utrecht on Nov. 9-12. more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — With No Shape, Mike Hadreas’ fourth album as Perfume Genius (released via Matador Records), Hadreas has proved himself to be a consistent talent who knows how to write one hell of a powerful song. The album is sure to be on many best of lists come ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — A weekly look at must-hear music from The Times’ pop staff. This week’s picks include the exquisite, adventurous pop of Perfume Genius, the fiery Americana of Pokey LaFarge and more. Perfume Genius, “No Shape” (Matador). On ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A weekly look at must-hear music from The Times’ pop staff. This week’s picks include the exquisite, adventurous pop of Perfume Genius, the fiery Americana of Pokey LaFarge and more. Perfume Genius, “No Shape” (Matador). On ... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Hazlitt profiled Chris Kraus and the screenwriter behind the adaptation of her novel I Love Dick. The New York Times also profiled Kraus. Owen Pallett reviewed Perfume Genius's new album No Shape at The Talkhouse. Mike rides his piano bench... more info

Chorus.fm — Perfume Genius are the guest on the latest episode of the Song Exploder podcast. more info