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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.
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.
Swans are an American experimental rock band formed in 1982 by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira.
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.
Oct 23, 2019 · The front man of the experimental rock band SWANS talks to NBHAP about his career, his creative process and his latest record. He reveals how he balances between fear of boredom and chaos, and how he makes sounds rather than music.
Mar 12, 2013 · A 2013 interview with the founder of Swans, a legendary experimental rock band. Gira talks about his music, his fans, his travels, and his views on the Internet and fame.
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.
