What to Expect from Japanese Breakfast’s New Album
Japanese Breakfast is set to release their first studio album, “For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)”, on March 21, 2025. The album marks a new chapter in the band’s journey, with a more mature and contemplative sound.
A New Era for Japanese Breakfast
After experimenting with improvised recording spaces, Japanese Breakfast is ready to release their first studio album. The album is produced by Blake Mills, a Grammy-winning producer who has worked with artists such as Bob Dylan and The Killers.
A More Mature Sound
The band describes the new album as a continuation of a period of transformation for Michelle Zauner, the lead singer. The album is said to evoke the romantic emotion of a Gothic novel, with a more mature and intricate sound.
Album Artwork
The album artwork, designed by Pak Bae, features a hauntingly beautiful image that sets the tone for the album’s themes of love, desire, and melancholy.
First Single: “Orlando In Love”
The first single from the album, “Orlando In Love”, tells the story of a poet who is trapped by the charm of a mermaid. The song is a John Cheever riff that showcases the band’s ability to craft catchy and introspective songs.
Japanese Breakfast Tour 2025
To support the release of the new album, Japanese Breakfast will embark on a tour that will take them to cities such as Texas, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and several more in Europe. The tour will begin at Coachella on April 12, 2025.
Tracklist
The new album will feature the following tracks:
1. Here is Someone
2. Orlando in Love
3. Honey Water
4. MegaCircuit
5. Little Girl
6. Leda
7. Picture Window
8. Men in Bars (Feat. Jeff Bridges)
9. Winter in LA
10. Magic Mountain