New York or London" (Giampiero Bigazzi of Marteriali Sonori

creating spacious atmosphere of expectation before gaining momentum and sucking you into Nikki Louder's messy and chaotic guitar/percussion interplay that they are known for

And then I begin to notice Steve Heather’s drumming everywhere else and am floored by its dusty elegance

was some of the most exciting music in the world

the other consisting of a more standard jazz formation with two drummers and the brilliant Mike Kull at the piano

SWANS - BIRTHING 2xCD + DVD Book New York or London" (GiampieroSwans return with Birthing, the latest album, developed over the course of a yearlong 20232024 tour. "Birthing" is released via Mute and Young God Records. The initial pressings include a bonus DVD featuring Swans Live 2024 (Rope) The Beggar, a concert film by Marco Porsia documenting the band's most recent US tour. The DVD also includes 'I Wonder If Im Singing What Youre Thinking Me To Sing', a documentary by Christopher Nicholson following Michael