The Microphones

Genres: Alternative, Acoustic

Record Label: P.W. Elverum & Sun K Records

Bio:

The Microphones was the alias of Anacortes, WA-based lo-fi psych-pop mastermind Phil Elvrum, also known for his work as a member of K Records bands D+ and Old Time Relijun.

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Decades Active: 90s, 2000s

The Microphones was the alias of Anacortes, WA-based lo-fi psych-pop mastermind Phil Elvrum, also known for his work as a member of K Records bands D+ and Old Time Relijun. Following a series of cassettes on the local Knw-Yr-Own label, including Wires and Cords, Tests, and a self-titled effort, the Microphones issued their first full-length effort, also titled Tests, on the Elsinor label in the autumn 1999. Don't Wake Me Up appeared on K the next summer, followed in 2000 by Window and It Was Hot We Stayed in the Water. 2001 saw the release of The Glow Pt. 2, which added new dimensions to the Microphones' sprawling sound. Shortly after the release of 2003's concept album Mt. Eerie, Elvrum decided to retire the Microphones moniker and continued to tour and record under the name of the collective's last album. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

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shortwavedahlia

StreetCred: 1289

Songs REC'd: 131

“I Felt My Size” on The Glow Pt. 2 by The Microphones

“This keeps coming up on my mp3 player. It's mad, absolutely mad, but it's also quite amazing. It takes a genius to make music like this.”

Feb 25, 2008

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jetjaguar

StreetCred: 2700

Songs REC'd: 87

“I Want Wind to Blow” on The Glow Pt. 2 by The Microphones

“One of those beautiful quiet moments, maybe more akin to the more recent stuff as Mount Eerie. Acoustic guitar and soft, layered vox. Love it. Check out pt. 2 of the Mt Eerie album for another nice moment like this.”

Feb 10, 2008

3 Amie Street users found this helpful

stewmor

StreetCred: 123

Songs REC'd: 4

“Where Lies My Tarp?” on The Glow Pt. 2 (Reissue w/ Bonus Disc) by The Microphones

“Start with a blast of noise and blaring horns, then bring on the haunting low lyrics of longing and seeking and trying to grok the differences ...”

Jun 11, 2008

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ggill

StreetCred: 93

Songs REC'd: 5

“I Want Wind To Blow” on The Glow Pt. 2 (Reissue w/ Bonus Disc) by The Microphones

“addictive acoustic guitar licks + distored drums + phil elvrum's melancholic voice = brilliant mix. great song to learn on the acoustic guitar.”

Sep 4, 2008

1 Amie Street user found this helpful

kehoutek

StreetCred: 2932

Songs REC'd: 162

“I Want Wind to Blow” on The Glow Pt. 2 by The Microphones

“Gorgeous in it's simplicity, but the subtext is full of substance. This one will give you chills. ”

Jun 4, 2008

1 Amie Street user found this helpful

succulent42

StreetCred: 834

Songs REC'd: 70

“I Felt My Shape” on The Glow Pt. 2 by The Microphones

“Its a quiet pretty song. ”

Feb 24, 2008

1 Amie Street user found this helpful

vieurd

StreetCred: 630

Songs REC'd: 43

“Organs” on It Was Hot, We Stayed In The Water by The Microphones

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Apr 8, 2009

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vieurd

StreetCred: 630

Songs REC'd: 43

“Between Your Ear And The Other Ear” on It Was Hot, We Stayed In The Water by The Microphones

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Apr 8, 2009

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vieurd

StreetCred: 630

Songs REC'd: 43

“(Something)” on It Was Hot, We Stayed In The Water by The Microphones

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Apr 8, 2009

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vieurd

StreetCred: 630

Songs REC'd: 43

“The Breeze” on It Was Hot, We Stayed In The Water by The Microphones

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Apr 8, 2009

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