Ugly Season

Ugly Season is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Perfume Genius, released June 17, 2022, by Matador Records. The album was originally composed as a musical accompaniment for choreographer Kate Wallich's contemporary dance piece The Sun Still Burns Here.

Short film

The album was accompanied by a short film titled Pygmalion's Ugly Season, directed by visual artist Jacolby Satterwhite, featuring the music of the album and an appearance by Perfume Genius.

Personnel

Perfume Genius – vocals, synthesizer, piano
Blake Mills – production, [Audio Audio mixing (recorded music)|mixing (recorded music)|mixing], bass, bass drum, celesta, chimes, clarinet, drum machine, synth guitar, drums, electric piano, guitar, harmonium, Mellotron, percussion, piano, synthesizer, drum programming
Alan Wyffels – additional vocals, chimes, flute, piano, synthesizer
Rob Moose – strings, string arrangement
Sam Gendel – saxophone
Matt Chamberlain – drums
Joseph Lorge – mixing, engineering
Patricia Sullivan – mastering
Andrew J.S. – art direction
Nicasio Torres – paintings