Four years after her Grammy-nominated album, Jubilee, and the bestselling memoir Crying in H Mart, Michelle Zauner has returned. Her band, Japanese Breakfast, will drop their new LP For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) on March 21 via Dead Oceans. To accompany the announcement, the indie pop band released the …
Read More »Watch Japanese Breakfast Showcase Reflective Album Cut 'Kokomo, IN' on 'Colbert'
Japanese Breakfast appeared on The Late Show to perform “Kokomo, IN,” off the group’s 2021 LP Jubilee. Frontwoman Michelle Zauner took center stage in a bright yellow dress, which lent itself to the floral decor surrounding her and the band. The musicians were joined by a quartet of string players …
Read More »Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner Is Looking for Someone to Play Her in 'H Mart' Film
Michelle Zauner is looking for the perfect actress to star in the film version of her memoir, Crying in H Mart. On Monday, the Japanese Breakfast star shared a post on Instagram inviting Korean American actors to audition to play her in the new film. “Who will play Ms. Breakfast?” …
Read More »Michelle Zauner Taps 'White Lotus' Star Will Sharpe to Direct 'Crying in H Mart' Film
Will Sharpe, the writer, director, and actor who most recently starred on Season Two of TheWhite Lotus, is on board to direct the film adaptation of Michelle Zauner’s memoir, Crying in H Mart. Sharpe’s involvement was confirmed a couple years after the film was first announced, back in June 2021. …
Read More »Christine McVie Influenced Generations: From Japanese Breakfast to Sheryl Crow
Christine McVie‘s musical impact inside of Fleetwood Mac — and as a solo artist — carried a legacy that transcended generations. Following her death at age 79 on Wednesday, the keyboardist and singer was remembered by the likes of Sheryl Crow, Japanese Breakfast, Muna, and many other artists. “God damn …
Read More »Karen O and Michelle Zauner on Smashing Expectations and the Power of 'No'
A bout a year ago, Karen O was scrolling through Instagram when she came across a photo of Japanese Breakfast frontwoman Michelle Zauner that left her a little concerned. It was from a stop on Zauner’s relentless tour over the past couple of years, which has included more than 100 …
Read More »Watch Live: Behind-the-Scenes from Austin City Limits Music Festival
Rolling Stone is back in Texas for the first weekend of the Austin City Limits music festival, featuring behind-the-scenes coverage from the grounds. Hosted by Jon Weigell and Charlie Cooper, we’re going all-access with your favorite performing artists, including BENEE, Conan Gray, Aly & AJ, Marcus Mumford, Japanese Breakfast, and …
Read More »Hear Japanese Breakfast Cover Brandi Carlile's 'The Story' for The North Face's New Campaign
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Japanese Breakfast‘s Michelle Zauner has teamed up with The North Face to launch the brand’s new fall campaign, dubbed “It’s More Than a Jacket.” The outdoor gear company …
Read More »Zendaya, Adele, Pete Davidson Named Among Most Influential People in 2022 Time 100 List
Zendaya, Adele, Pete Davidson, and dozens of others have been named in the2022 TIME100, an annual list of the 100 most influential people serving important roles in entertainment, politics, sports, and business, among other fields. The list is sorted into sections of artists, innovators, titans, leaders, icons, and pioneers. This …
Read More »Coachella 2022: The 24 Best Things We Saw
It took three years for music to return to Indio’s Empire Polo Club. But Covid seemed to be an afterthought this past weekend as fans flocked to each Coachella stage, mostly unmasked. Overall, the fest’s 2022 edition served as an exciting three-day celebration of live music’s resurgence, with Harry Styles, …
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