During her performance at Governor’s Ball 2026 in New York, indie singer Japanese Breakfast, known as Michelle Zauner, publicly announced her pregnancy. Wearing an open green cardigan that showcased her baby bump, Zauner performed several songs including 'Paprika' and 'Honey Water' on June 7. After her set, she took to Instagram to share the news with a playful caption, 'Jpreggie!', indicating that this will be her first child with her husband and guitarist, Peter Bradley. This announcement mirrors a similar reveal made by Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield earlier in the year. Zauner's latest album, 'For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women)', released last spring, has been well-received, with critics praising its artistic depth. In discussing her evolving career, Zauner reflected on the challenges of maintaining personal connections with fans as her popularity increases, expressing a sense of loss for the more intimate interactions she once had.