Mount Eerie Unveils New Track “I Saw Another Bird”: Listen Now
In a noteworthy development in the music scene, Phil Elverum, the mastermind behind Mount Eerie, has just released a new song titled “I Saw Another Bird.” This track serves as a glimpse into his upcoming album, Night Palace, marking his first solo effort under the Mount Eerie moniker in six years. “I Saw Another Bird” follows the singles “I Walk” and “Broom of Wind” as anticipation builds for the album.
Elverum shared insight into the song, suggesting that although the title may come off as whimsical, it reveals profound emotions. He noted, “We are ridiculous little people toiling on the ground, but the sublime darts around above us always. We can pause, chill, and resume the conversation with the big unknown. This song tells how, in a toe-tapping way.”
Scheduled for release on November 1 through his label, P.W. Elverum & Sun, Night Palace is expected to explore themes reflective of Elverum’s artistic journey. His last full-length project as Mount Eerie was the 2019 collaborative album Lost Wisdom, Pt. 2, alongside Julie Doiron. During the early pandemic, Elverum revisited his project The Microphones, producing the critically acclaimed Microphones in 2020.
Fans of Mount Eerie and Elverum’s artistic evolution have much to look forward to with Night Palace. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches.