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Mitsuki Miyawaki |
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Mitski Miyawaki, known mononymously as Mitski, is a Japanese-American singer-songwriter born in Japan and raised in the United States. She attended SUNY Purchase, where she studied music and earned a degree in studio composition. Mitski has been open about her struggles with mental health and has stated that her music is a reflection of her personal experiences. She is known for being private about her personal life, and not much information is publicly available beyond her music and performances. |
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 "Lush" is the debut album by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mitski, released in 2012. The album features a raw and emotional sound, blending elements of indie rock, punk, and folk to create a unique and captivating listening experience. Mitski's poignant lyrics explore themes of love, heartbreak, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. The album is a powerful showcase of Mitski's talent and has been praised by critics for its honesty and vulnerability.
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 "Retired from Sad, New Career in Business" is Mitski's second studio album, released in 2013. It showcases her emotive songwriting style and raw vocals with a blend of indie rock, folk, and punk influences. The album explores themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, offering a mix of introspective ballads and upbeat, guitar-driven tracks. It established Mitski as a rising talent in the indie music scene.
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 "Bury Me At Makeout Creek" by Mitski is a powerful and raw indie rock album that explores themes of love, heartbreak, and mental health. Mitski's dynamic vocals and guitar work, combined with emotive lyrics, make for a cathartic listening experience. From the heart-wrenching "First Love / Late Spring" to the explosive "Drunk Walk Home," this album is a must-listen for fans of emotionally charged indie music.
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 "Puberty 2" by Mitski is an indie rock album that explores themes of loneliness, identity, and love with raw and confessional lyrics. Mitski's emotive vocals and the album's dynamic instrumentation, which ranges from quiet and introspective to loud and explosive, create an intense and cathartic listening experience. |
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 "Be the Cowboy" by Mitski is a raw and emotional album that explores the complexities of love and identity. With dreamy melodies and poetic lyrics, the album navigates themes of loneliness, power, and vulnerability, showcasing Mitski's versatile voice and unique sound. It's a captivating and introspective journey that invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences with love and self-discovery. |
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 "Laurel Hell" is Mitski’s sixth album and features blends synth-pop, indie pop, and electronic rock. It's a soundtrack for transformation, reflecting vulnerability and resilience. The album received universal acclaim, charting in the top ten in various countries and becoming Dead Oceans' first top-ten album on the Billboard 200. |
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Retirement |
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 In an emotional statement posted on social media in April 2021, Mitski announced her retirement from music, citing a desire to take a break from the industry and pursue other interests. She expressed gratitude to her fans and collaborators, and acknowledged the struggles and sacrifices she faced as a touring musician. Mitski's retirement sparked widespread reactions and tributes from fans and fellow artists, who praised her impact on the indie rock scene and her vulnerability in exploring themes of love, identity, and mental health in her music. Since then she had to come back to release another album as per her contract, then moved back into retirement.
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