(Bothering) Michael Gira and the second life of Swans

Some 30 years after the Swans' hurdled forward from the maelstrom of the NYC no-wave sects, Michael Gira has both re-activated and given a new re-birth to his legendary group. With a little help from Swans vets like guitarist Norman Westberg, vocalist Jarboe, Karen O, members of Akron/Family and more; Gira has prepared the band's most monumental album to date The Seer. On an early Monday morning we had a chance to discuss the new groove of the Swans, the paramount emphasis of the mus...

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