“One thing I've heard that makes sense to me about grief is that there's this conception that it's a thing that you process, and then you're done processing it. But really it's not a thing that has an end, it's just what life is like now. You are living with this now, probably forever.”

American musician and songwriter

Phil Elverum is an American musician and songwriter known for his work in the indie bands the Microphones and Mount Eerie. He writes and records under his own name and through those projects, which have made him a recognizable figure in independent music. His songs are associated with the looser, personal side of indie rock, and his work has drawn attention for its distinct sound and intimate approach.