“I could write a joke song really easily, but I think something that might be true for my generation is that there's a certain irony or detachedness expected of us, even though we really feel sincere. So the only way to sincerity is through a joke.”

American musician and songwriter

Ezra Furman is an American musician and songwriter. She is known for her work as a singer and for music that has drawn attention in contemporary indie and punk circles. Furman has built a career as a writer and performer, with songs that often carry a personal, searching tone. Her work is associated with frankness and emotional detail, and she is widely recognized for both her recordings and her songwriting.