A Hawk and a Hacksaw

Lee Ranaldo, Guy Picciotto & more sign letter seeking coronavirus relief for musicians

A new musicians’ union, the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers, has formed, and its first objective is to seek aid for musicians affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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…

tours announced: A Hawk and a Hacksaw, Pig/Killing Joke, Obscura, more

Tour announcements, updates, and other related upcoming-show news.

Heather Trost (A Hawk and a Hacksaw) preps solo LP (watch the "Bloodmoon" video directed by Naomi Yang)

Heather’s first proper solo album features contributions from members of Neutral Milk Hotel, Deerhoof and more.

A Hawk and a Hacksaw released new LP, playing free show at NYC's Lincoln Center and other dates

This week (4/2) A Hawk and a Hacksaw (Jeremy Barnes and Heather Trost) released their new double album, You Have Already Gone to the Other World, which was inspired by Russian director Sergei Paradjanov’s 1965 film, Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors…

Swans played Metro with A Hawk & A Hacksaw (pics, review)

On Wednesday night (10/24) Swans brought their sonic assault to Chicago’s Metro for a performance with tourmates A Hawk and a Hacksaw. Michael Gira and co…

Swans played Bowery Ballroom with A Hawk & A Hacksaw (pics, setlist)

No alarm, no text message notification, no construction site noise, no rowdy kids outside my window. Something far more sinister jarred me awake at 6AM on Wednesday…

Swans streaming new album; Karen O has a new song (listen)

Swans at MHOW in 2011 (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin) Swans, who had an extensive career throughout most of the ’80s and ’90s, reformed in 2010 for a new album, My Father Will Guide Me Up A Rope to the Sky, and tour…

Swans playing Metro with A Hawk & A Hacksaw on tour

Swans at MHoW (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin) The previously discussed Swans trek expands ever so slightly with the addition of a few more live dates with A Hawk & A Hacksaw…

Al Scorch to release 'Tired Ghostly Town;' check out some live video footage from Lucky Gator Loft

It’s almost too easy to compare Chicago’s Al Scorch to William Elliott Whitmore. He grew up playing the guitar and banjo, started opening up for punk rock bands, and eventually started touring the world’s dirty and cramped DIY spaces…
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