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My Take
Mitski is, for my money, one of the most quietly devastating songwriters working today. Born in Mie Prefecture and shaped by a nomadic upbringing before studying composition at Purchase, she channels rootlessness into songs that feel almost unbearably intimate. Records like Be the Cowboy and Puberty 2 prove she would rather wound you precisely than dazzle you cheaply. What fascinates me is how she holds Japanese roots while commanding the hearts of young listeners worldwide, choosing depth over easy virality. I find myself rooting for an artist this committed to honesty.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mitski
- Name (Japanese)
- ミツキ・ミヤワキ
- Reading
- みつき・みやわき
- Born
- September 27, 1990 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Mie Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / composer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- State University of New York at Purchase
Awards & achievements
- Libera Award for Video of the Year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Bury Me at Makeout Creek | — | |
| Notable work | Puberty 2 | — | |
| Notable work | Be the Cowboy | — | |
| Notable work | Lush | — | |
| Notable work | The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mitski born?
Born September 27, 1990 (age 35).
Where is Mitski from?
Mitski is from Mie Prefecture, Japan.
What does Mitski do?
Mitski works as singer, composer, musician.
What is Mitski known for?
Notable works include Bury Me at Makeout Creek, Puberty 2, Be the Cowboy.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.