Mitski Miyawaki, known professionally as Mitski, is a Japanese-American singer-songwriter and musician whose work blends indie rock, art pop, and chamber pop with elements of folk and punk. Born in Japan and raised in various countries before settling in the United States for university, she emerged as a solo artist in the early 2010s, gaining wider recognition with albums released through the 2010s and into the 2020s. Mitski's music is characterized by introspective, often candid lyrics, striking melodic hooks, dynamic shifts in arrangement, and a focus on emotional intensity and personal narrative. Her songwriting frequently addresses identity, longing, and the complexities of relationships, delivered through sparse to richly orchestrated instrumentation and a distinctive vocal presence.