A collection of interviews with Swans and their collaborators, including Michael Gira, Jarboe, Thor Harris, and others. Explore conversations on landmark albums, side projects, and the continuing influence of the band.
Michael Gira discusses the latest Swans album “The Beggar”
With the pandemic having put the brakes on touring around their last release, Swans have returned with sold-out shows and a fantastic new album, The…
Interview with Michael Gira of Swans focusing on “To Be Kind”
Swans are back with "To Be Kind" and a year-long world-wide tour. Michael Gira discusses the album, his musical process, and more.
Swans documentary “Where Does a Body End?” – Interview with director Marco Porsia
The documentary "Where Does a Body End?" presents an intimate portrait of the band Swans, from their emergence from the NYC no-wave/noise scene in the early '80s through the various line-up and stylistic shifts.
Jarboe talks about the re-issue of her solo debut “skin blood women roses”
Initially released in 1987 under the name Skin (World of Skin in the US), Jarboe’s ‘blood women roses’ was reissued for the first time on…
Arad Evans on The Whimbrels’ Origins, Sound, and Debut Album
After a pause during lockdown, the band re-emerged with a new lineup that includes Swans’ Norman Westberg.
Little Annie interviewed about new “With” collaborative collection
Anne Bandez (known as Little Annie / Annie Anxiety) is a singer, painter, and performance artist renowned for her varied work and extensive collaborations (including work with SWANS, who she has also toured with.)
Luna Honey move beyond the home studio with “Bound”
Luna Honey collaborated with Norman Westberg of SWANS on the 2023 album Aftermath, a remote undertaking that explored themes of grief and transition.
Insect Ark interviewed about “Raw Blood Singing”
Raw Blood Singing, the latest release from Insect Ark, features a new lineup and explorations into new musical directions. Initially, the solo project of Dana…
The Children… return with “A Sudden Craving”
"A Sudden Craving" is the second album from The Children…, a collaboration between Michael Wiener, Jim Coleman, and Phil Puleo.
Cinema Cinema interviewed about collaborating with Thor Harris for “Mjölnir”
For their seventh album, Mjölnir, experimental rock band Cinema Cinema continued to embrace improvisation, but this time with a new collaborator. Brooklyn-born cousins Ev Gold…
Thor and Friends – “The Subversive Nature of Kindness” interview
“The Subversive Nature of Kindness” is the new sophomore release from Thor & Friends, a unique project founded by long-time Swans percussionist Thor Harris. Influenced by minimalist composers, Thor & Friends build their songs around instruments such as marimba, xylophone and vibraphone.
Thor Harris talks about Thor & Friends debut
After heavy touring as percussionist for Swans, Thor Harris “didn't want to hear drums, bass, or distorted guitars anymore.” So he started up Thor & Friends to create music that is influenced by minimalist composers and driven by marimba and xylophone.