Cult pop sensation Mitski is poised on the brink of mainstream stardom. The 31-year-old Japanese-American musician occupies a rare and coveted artistic space: independent, and beloved by fans and critics alike. But there is nothing simple about the musical career she has created—and to make it all work has required a careful balance to maintain a sane headspace between the intensity of her fame and learning to live, work and maintain creativity. Christopher Booker reports.
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