Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner reflects on the complicated relationships behind her new album, “For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women),” which explores themes of longing and balance. The album tells stories of characters grappling with consequences and regrets, mirroring Zauner’s own struggles to find balance in her life. Zauner acknowledges her career-driven lifestyle and the desire for connections to family and her ancestral home of Korea. The album’s release marks a shift in priorities for Zauner as she navigates the various yearnings in her life.
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