Michelle Zauner

Michelle Zauner, the talented singer-songwriter behind Japanese Breakfast and author of the memoir Crying in H Mart, dives deep into the themes of identity and motherhood. She candidly discusses healing mother wounds while sharing her passion for sheetcake and Winnebagos. Zauner opens up about her battles with mental health and the complexities of parenting styles. She also reflects on her biracial identity and the duality of belonging, revealing how these experiences shape her art and relationships.

Musician and author Michelle Zauner, known for her bestselling memoir "Crying in H Mart" and as the lead singer of Japanese Breakfast, shares her heartfelt journey with Conan. They discuss the profound impact of her mother's passing on her creativity and her rise in the music scene. Michelle also delves into her whimsical inspirations from video game music and the authenticity of performance. The conversation takes a light-hearted turn with fan-submitted drag name suggestions, blending humor and personal insights seamlessly.

Michelle Zauner, musician and author of 'Crying in H Mart,' shares her journey of grief and identity through her latest album, 'For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).' She discusses her transformative year in South Korea, the emotional complexity of language learning, and how writing helped her navigate loss. Zauner reflects on her breakout SXSW performance and her evolving relationship with her father after her mother's passing. She also teases her plans for a second book and celebrates her growth during her world tour.

Indie musician Michelle Zauner, known for her band Japanese Breakfast, shares her heartfelt journey in recounting the loss of her mother, Chongmi, to cancer. She reflects on their complicated relationship, emphasizing how food, particularly Korean cuisine, serves as a bridge to her identity and memories. Michelle describes poignant visits to H Mart, where shopping becomes a means of both grieving and reconnecting with her roots. Through her music and memoir, she highlights the healing power of creativity during times of profound loss.

Michelle Zauner, musician and author, discusses her memoir 'Crying in H Mart' in an interview with The New Yorker. The podcast also explores the impact of memes on politics, the role of younger artists in addressing internalized misogyny and racism, and Zauner's decision to move to Korea for her second book.

Michelle Zauner, known for Japanese Breakfast, discusses her memoir 'Crying in H Mart' with Shruti and Neha. They explore the mother-daughter relationship, Asian family dynamics, and the significance of food as a form of love.

Kogonada and Michelle Zauner discuss topics such as the aesthetics of Ozu, the burden of representation, climbing the corporate ladder, knowing when to walk away, choosing joy, surrogate families, and belonging as another way of longing to be.

Michelle Zauner is the lead singer and creative force behind the indie, dream pop band, Japanese Breakfast. This year Zauner released a series of career-defining projects that propelled her band to widespread critical acclaim including her New York Times best-selling memoir, Crying In H Mart, and Japanese Breakfast's third and most ambitious album, Jubilee.On today’s episode Broken Record producer Leah Rose talks to Michelle Zauner about her triumphant year, and exactly how big she wants her band to become. Zauner also talks about casting The Sopranos star Micheal Imperioli in her video for “Savage Good Boy,” and why she ended up going a little too far in the video’s neck-biting scene.Subscribe to Broken Record’s YouTube channel to hear all of our interviews:  https://www.youtube.com/brokenrecordpodcast and follow us on Twitter @BrokenRecordYou can also check out past episodes here: https://brokenrecordpodcast.comCheck out our favorite Japanese Breakfast songs HERE. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Zauner, frontwoman of indie rock band Japanese Breakfast and composer for the video game Sable, shares her journey of creating music that diverges from her personal narrative. She discusses the emotional landscape of composing for a video game, emphasizing themes of self-discovery. Zauner reflects on how her experiences with grief and identity shape her work, revealing insights into her standout song inspired by personal loss. She also touches on the collaborative efforts with developers that elevate the game's storytelling through her unique soundscapes.

Japanese Breakfast is the musical project of Michelle Zauner, who’s been making music under that name since 2013. In July 2017, she released her second album, Soft Sounds from Another Planet, to critical acclaim.   In this episode, Michelle breaks down a song from that album called “Boyish,” along with her co-producer and bandmate Craig Hendrix. We’ll hear the original demo, plus a version Michelle recorded with her old band. And she’ll talk about how her perspective on the song has changed over the years. songexploder.net/japanese-breakfast