Since 1987, Swans has been the soundtrack to Jon Mueller's existence.
"In those instants, sloppily crooning alone to 'Forget Me Never,' I knew music had me in a chokehold."
"What must artists working in the tradition of Americana do in order to create work that remains a viable source of love and joy?"
Matt Drenik (Battleme) on what a European tour taught him about American politics.
Stream the new album and read Jordan Corso's (Cotillon) reflections on it here.
Stream the new track and read about frontwoman Amelia Bushell's night of boozy inspiration.
Hamilton Leithauser (and his friends) remember the legendary musician and producer.
Listen to the premiere of the Portland band's new track and read an essay written by its producer, Hutch Harris (The Thermals).
Ahead of their appearance on the Talkhouse Podcast, Tim Kinsella of Joan of Arc covers his friend Devendra Banhart's "First Song for B."
