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Phil Elverum

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Key facts

Birth name Philip Whitman Elverum[1]
Born May 26, 1978[1]
Birthplace Anacortes, Washington, U.S.[1]
Known for the Microphones, Mount Eerie[1]
Occupation Musician, songwriter[1]

Phil Elverum is an American musician and songwriter, best known for the indie projects the Microphones and Mount Eerie [1].

Context

Phil Elverum is an American musician and songwriter, best known for the indie projects the Microphones and Mount Eerie [1]. Born in 1978 in Anacortes, Washington, he has been active in music for decades [1]. The Microphones ran from 1996 to 2003, after which he formed Mount Eerie, which continues today [2]. He is also described as a producer and visual artist [2]. His personal life has drawn attention, including marriages to Michelle Williams and Geneviève Castrée [3].

Documented claims

  • He is described as a songwriter, producer and visual artist based in Anacortes, Washington [2].
  • The Microphones were active from 1996 to 2003, and Mount Eerie from 2003 to the present [2].
  • He was previously married to Michelle Williams and Geneviève Castrée [3].

Questions and answers

What happened between Phil Elverum and Michelle Williams?

Phil Elverum was previously married to Michelle Williams [3].

What happened to Phil Elverum's wife?

Phil Elverum was previously married to Geneviève Castrée [3].

Where does Phil Elverum live now?

He is based in Anacortes, Washington [2].

Sources

  1. ‘Grief is giving me this beautiful, deepening understanding': Phil Elverum on loss, new love and his landmarks of US indie — theguardian.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Phil Elverum - La biographie de Phil Elverum avec Voici.fr — voici.fr (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Interview with Phil Elverum - Angel Food — angelfoodmag.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People