jennifer gira

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…

Swans share new song "When Will I Return"

Michael Gira’s wife Jennifer sings lead on it.

Swans announce new album 'The Glowing Man' & tour with Okkyung Lee, share clip of new song

Michael Gira said last year that the version of Swans who have been on a hot streak this entire decade would release their final album in 2016. Now it’s officially been announced. It’s called The Glowing Man, and it’s due out June 17 via Young God/Mute. Like its predecessor, it was produced by John Congleton. Guests include Gira’s wife Jennifer singing lead on”When Will I Return?” and Okkyung Lee playing a cello solo on “Cloud of Unknowing”…