Swans

Former collaborator Larkin Grimm claims that Michael Gira of Swans raped her

The musician allege that Gira then dropped her from his record label.

26th February 2016, 12:00am

Swans announce new live fundraiser album ‘The Gate’

It's to raise money to fund “the final Swans album for this version/iteration of Swans.”

24th July 2015, 12:00am

Festivals

Liverpool Sound City 2015: The Vaccines, Swans and Everything Everything bring mania to the Mersey on day one

Catch up with the best of Sound City's opening day, featuring Iceage, Yak and a last-minute Circa Waves set.

23rd May 2015, 12:00am

Festivals

Sound City kicks off today with Swans, The Vaccines, Iceage & more

DIY’s heading down to Liverpool for a three-day new music extravaganza in the historic docklands.

22nd May 2015, 12:00am

Swans confirm they’re recording a new album this year

Michael Gira confirms the group will return to the studio in September.

30th April 2015, 12:00am

Public Enemy, Lightning Bolt, Swans to play ATP Iceland 2015

New names join Iggy Pop, Belle and Sebastian for this year’s fest.

4th March 2015, 12:00am

Jamie xx, Tune-Yards, Swans to play Big Ears Festival 2015

Tennessee festival will also feature Perfume Genius and Grouper.

11th November 2014, 12:00am

Swans to release ‘Oxygen’ EP featuring four alternate versions

The band also recently confirmed their largest UK headline show yet, for May 2015.

21st October 2014, 12:00am

Wire to curate DRILL festival in Brighton, with Swans, Savages & more

Four day event in December celebrates the music of Wire, with Courtney Barnett among those getting involved.

17th September 2014, 12:00am

Swans - To Be Kind

4 Stars

Not an album to be treated lightly, not an album that lends itself to being dipped into.

7th May 2014, 11:57am

Listen: Swans Unveil New ‘Oxygen’ Track

Terrifying, primal cut previews Swans' 'To Be Kind' LP.

15th April 2014, 10:55am

Swans Unveil New Song ‘A Little God in My Hands’, Six-Part Album Art

Swans' 'To Be Kind' is released on 12th May.

22nd March 2014, 2:11pm

Swans Announce US & UK Tour Dates

Jenny Hval provides support, with dates backing up the new album 'To Be Kind'.

12th February 2014, 4:49pm

Swans Announce New Album ‘To Be Kind’

Michael Gira and co.'s latest LP features vocals from St. Vincent and Cold Specks.

27th January 2014, 2:54pm

Swans’ Michael Gira Plans Solo Tour

European schedule includes one UK stopover, in London.

20th November 2013, 1:58pm

Live Review

Mouth To Mouth, Koko, London

Gira and co. stretch seven songs over two and a half hours.

10th April 2013, 4:02pm

Festivals

Swans, Midlake & John Cale Among Green Man Additions

The bands join headliners Band of Horses and Ben Howard at the August festival.

6th March 2013, 10:22am

Interview

Swans: ‘The Music Is Playing Us; We’re Just Inside Of It’

Colm McAuliffe speaks to Michael Gira about the release of Swans' twelfth studio album.

29th August 2012, 10:30am

Listen: Swans Share 10-Minute Edit Of ‘The Apostate’

The album closer is originally 23 minutes in length.

26th July 2012, 8:45am

Swans Announce European Tour Dates

They're releasing record 'The Seer' this August.

27th June 2012, 1:43pm