Mount Eerie will release an album in march, with songs written as a reaction to Phil Elverum's wife's death. 'According to a press release, Elverum's writing on the album was inspired by Karl Ove Knausgård, Julie Doiron, Gary Snyder, Sun Kil Moon, and Joanne Kyger (whose poem “Night Palace” is used in the cover art).' He also released a long statement which can be read on Pitchfork.com etc.
Sorry about the lame description.