Michael Gira

Biography

Michael Rolfe Gira is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and artist. He is the main force behind the New York City musical group Swans and fronts Angels of Light. He is also the founder of Young God Records.

Known for

7.9
Swans: Where Does a Body End?
2019
8.7
Swans: A Long Slow Screw.
1986
6.0
NYC Foetus
2009
Sound and Chaos: The Story of BC Studio
6.5
Sound and Chaos: The Story of BC Studio
2014
7.5
Kill Your Idols
2004
6.0
Parallel Planes
2017
Kings of Independence
1987
9.0
Swans: The Seer - Live
2012
Kill Your Idols: More.
7.8
Kill Your Idols: More.
2006
Swans: To Be Kind - Live 2013
2014
Swans: (Rope) The Beggar (Live 2024)
2025
Swans: Swans Are Dead (Amsterdam)
1997
Michael Gira: I Wonder If I’m Singing What You’re Thinking Me to Sing (Live Solo 2022)
2025
10.0
Swans - Primavera Sound 2013 Live
2013
Swans: Open'er Festival, Gdynia
2015
10.0
Swans: The Glowing Man - Live 2015
2016
Swans: The Seer Documentary
2012
Swans: Moers Festival 2017
2017