Japanese Breakfast, led by musician Michelle Zauner, known for her opulent dream pop about grief, love, and robots, recently performed at a Tiny Desk concert. The band showcased acoustic versions of songs from their latest album, Soft Sounds From Another Planet, with accompaniment from the Washington, D.C. string section Rogue Collective. The performance was a special collaboration that brought a unique touch to the band's usual gauzy synths.

Japanese Breakfast started as a side project in 2013 while Zauner was part of the Philadelphia-based emo group Little Big League. The band's debut album, Psychopomp, was inspired by Zauner's grief after her mother's passing, while Soft Sounds From Another Planet explored broader themes of coping mechanisms and relationship dynamics. Their latest album, Jubilee, received critical acclaim and garnered Grammy nominations.

The band's evolution from emotional depths to wider thematic explorations, accompanied by inventive musical arrangements, has solidified Japanese Breakfast as an indie pop powerhouse in the music industry. Their Tiny Desk concert highlighted their versatility and artistry, showcasing a different but equally captivating side of their musical repertoire.