Swans

albums Pitchfork liked less over time, according to their decade list

Once beloved-by-Pitchfork albums like James Blake’s self-titled debut, Sun Kil Moon’s ‘Benji,’ My Bloody Valentine’s ‘m b v,’ Ariel Pink’s ‘Before Today,’ and other unexpected exclusions from Pitchfork’s decade list…

BrooklynVegan Blog Radio on SiriusXMU: Playlist for September 9, 2019

rooklynVegan Blog Radio airs every Monday nights from 10 PM – Midnight on SiriusXMU (Ch. 35) and this week’s show featured songs by FKA twigs, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Vampire Weekend, Swans, Grimes, and more.

Swans announce new album 'Leaving Meaning,' share "It's Coming It's Real"

The album features contributions from all members of the now-dissolved 2010-2017 lineup of Swans, plus Anna & Maria von Hausswolff, Ben Frost, The Necks, Baby Dee, A Hawk and A Hacksaw, and more…

Unsane frontman leaves band (?); his new band play first show this week

”I will not be playing in Unsane anymore,” Unsane frontman Chris Spencer said in a recent interview. His new band Human Impact make their live debut this week and they’re planning to release an album on Ipecac in 2020…

Phil Anselmo shares debut En Minor song, discusses Radiohead, playing Pantera songs, more

Phil Anselmo explores non-metal (but still very dark) influences with his new project En Minor, whose debut song is gothic folk with hints of Swans and Nick Cave.

Rooftop Films 2019 Summer Series lineup: Sonic Youth, David Bazan, more

Rooftop Films 2019 Summer Series. includes a collection of Sonic Youth NYC-centric films and videos from their private archives, and a David Bazan documentary (and performance) in Green-Wood Cemetery.

Live Skull prep first LP in 30 years; New Old Skull have a song on Martin Bisi comp

Martin Bisi’s sequel to last year’s ‘BC35’ compilation comes out this month and there will be a release show at Market Hotel with Live Skull, White Hills, and more.

Maynard lists albums that influenced him most; Tool playing Welcome to Rockville

Welcome to Rockville also includes Korn, Rob Zombie, Judas Priest, The Prodigy, Mark Lanegan, High on Fire, and more.

Henry Derek Elis talks influences and guests on new solo album (stream it here)

The gothic folk singer’s new album features guest vocals by Jarboe, Sera Timms (Black Mare, Ides of Gemini), and Tara Vanflower (Lycia), and Henry talked about the influence of Swans, Ulver, Burzum, Willie Nelson, and Vic Chesnutt on the LP…

Swans reissuing 'Soundtracks for the Blind'; Michael Gira playing shows

Longtime Swans guitarist Norman Westberg is opening the shows.
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