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Michael Rolfe Gira ( / dʒəˈrɑː /; [6] born February 19, 1954) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, author and artist. Now based in New Mexico, [7] [8] he founded the band Swans, in which he sings and plays guitar, in New York City in the 1980s at the height of the no wave movement.
Swans are an American experimental rock band formed in 1982 by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. One of the few acts to emerge from the New York City -based no wave scene and stay intact into the next decade, Swans have become recognized for an ever-changing sound, exploring genres such as noise rock , post-punk ...
- 1982–1997, 2010–present
- New York City, U.S.
Aug 8, 2023 · A musical renegade, Swans' Michael Gira has fearlessly explored the depths of multiple genres throughout a 40-plus-year career. Gira and his eclectic cohorts are at it again on the heels of Swans' latest release, The Beggar.
YOUNG GOD RECORDS is the label run by Michael Gira, the founder and leader of the influential experimental rock band Swans. The label showcases Gira's solo and collaborative projects, such as Angels of Light, Drainland, and The Body Lovers, as well as other artists like Devendra Banhart and Lisa Germano.
Jun 23, 2023 · Fri 23 Jun 2023 04.00 EDT. I n the 80s and early 90s, when Swans were routinely described as “the loudest experimental band in the world”, their pulverising shows would see audiences vomiting or...
Jun 23, 2023 · Swans' leader Michael Gira talks about his latest record, his influences, his lyrics and his approach to music. The Beggar is a 16th album by the experimental rock band, released in 2023, with a mix of intensity, tenderness and cinematic elements.
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Jun 5, 2017 · Michael Gira on Swans, religion and the hubris of Matthew Barney | Swans | The Guardian. Michael Gira: ‘I’m not a follower of religion.’. Photograph: Sibastian Sighell/MONA FOMA 2015....
