Mitski

Mitski is a singer-songwriter whose music blends indie rock, indie pop, and alternative styles. She is known for her introspective songwriting and albums such as Be the Cowboy and The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We. Over her career, Mitski has earned critical acclaim, chart success, and an Academy Award nomination for This is a Life. Her work has made her a prominent figure in contemporary indie music.¹

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Born in Japan, Mitski Miyawaki spent much of her childhood moving between countries due to her father’s work. She later moved to New York and studied music composition at SUNY Purchase. As part of her coursework, she recorded her first two albums, LUSH and Retired from Sad, New Career in Business.¹

Her career gained momentum with the release of Bury Me at Makeout Creek in 2014. The album’s raw, guitar-driven sound marked a departure from her earlier work and an emerging voice in indie music. Mitski’s recognition continued to grow with the release of her album Puberty 2.¹

Mitski has received recognition from major music and film organizations for her songwriting and recorded work. These accolades reflect the critical acclaim of her work and industry recognition that she has earned across music and film.

• Academy Award Nomination - Best Original Song (2023): Mitski received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song for This is a Life, a collaboration with David Byrne and Son Lux featured in the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once. The nomination recognized her contribution to one of the year’s most acclaimed films.²
• A2IM Libera Award - Record of the Year (2024): Mitski’s 2023 album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We was crowned Record of the Year at the 2024 Libera Awards.³
• A2IM Libera Award - Video of the Year (2019): Mitski won Video of the Year at the Libera Awards for her music video for Nobody. Presented by the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), the Libera Awards recognize achievements by independent artists and labels.⁴

Mitski’s catalog includes several songs that have become fan favorites and streaming successes. These tracks remain among the most recognizable works of her career.

• Nobody (2018): Nobody was released on Be the Cowboy and became one of Mitski’s most recognizable songs. It is a staple for her live performances and gained popularity through social media, introducing her music to a wider audience.⁵
• Washing Machine Heart (2018): Washing Machine Heart was also featured on Be the Cowboy and became one of Mitski’s most-streamed songs. Its popularity helped expand her audience beyond the indie music scene.⁵
• My Love Mine All Mine (2023): My Love Mine All Mine was featured on The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We. This song became Mitski’s first Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved international chart success as well.⁶

Mitski’s live performances combine her music with carefully staged visuals, movement, and theatrical elements. Her shows range from intimate concert settings to major festival appearances, with setlists that draw from across her catalog of music.

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