“Grief as a gift”
Adrianne Lenker is a singer and songwriter. She is the lead singer of the critically acclaimed and beloved band Big Thief, and her work as a solo artist is also critically acclaimed and beloved. Her latest solo album, bright futurewas named one of the best albums of 2024 by The New Yorker, Stereogum and other magazines, and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Folk Album. The film is produced by Adrianne and long-time collaborator Phil Weinrobe. I talked to both of them about the making of one of my favorite songs, “Sadness As a Gift.”
You can purchase or stream “Grief as a Gift” here.
Illustration by Carlos Lerma.
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Nick Hakeem – Piano
Josefin Runsteen – violin, backing vocals
Mat Davidson – electric guitar, backing vocals
