Swans
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On rape allegations and separating the art from the artist. mtv.com/news/2941144/s…
The Glowing Man
“Whatever catharsis I found in [Michael Gira’s] work previously now has an asterisk next to it.” So disappointing. villagevoice.com/music/as-a-wom…
Swans
To Be Kind
Evolution of the reformed Swans in average song length per album since 2010: 05:33, 10:50, 13:28.
Swans
Swans and Chelsea Wolfe made my two favorite records from last year, and now I’m heading out to see them play a show together.
First time I’ve been frisked at a music venue in NYC. Makes me kinda homesick for Philly.
You know, I bet female musicians just love it when their male fans shout marriage proposals at them onstage.
Tonight
The Loss of Matter
A rallying cry for our underserved senses.
I recently saw the band Swans live for the second time. They were promoting a stellar new album (The Seer) which essentially encompasses all of the varied and challenging music that bandleader Michael Gira has made under a few different monikers over the last thirty years. In the two years since I saw them last, I had gotten to know their oeuvre better, and coming to this show with a more educated ear paid off.… See more →
Swans
I recently saw the band Swans live for the second time. They were promoting a stellar new album (The Seer) which essentially encompasses all of the varied and challenging music that bandleader Michael Gira has made under a few different monikers over the last thirty years. In the two years since I saw them last, I had gotten to know their oeuvre better, and coming to this show with a more educated ear paid off.… See more →
The Seer
So, um, the new Swans album is ridiculously fucking great.
Children of God
Swans
My earplugs were no match for Swans.
iTunes > Artist: Swans > Album: My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky > Repeat: All
My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky
Explicit
Thanks for the heads up.