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

Swans: Where Does a Body End?

Kill Your Idols

Swans: A Long Slow Screw.

Kings of Independence

NYC Foetus

Swans - To Be Kind Live

Parallel Planes

Swans: The Glowing Man - Live 2015

All Movies (21)

• Michael Gira: I Wonder If I’m Singing What You’re Thinking Me to Sing (Live Solo 2022)2025 · as Self
• Swans: (Rope) The Beggar (Live 2024)2025 · as Self
• Swans: Nox Orae 20232024
• Swans: Where Does a Body End?2019 · as Self
• Parallel Planes2017
• Swans: Moers Festival 20172017
• Swans: The Glowing Man - Live 20152016 · as Self
• Swans: Open'er Festival, Gdynia2015
• Sound and Chaos: The Story of BC Studio2014 · as Himself
• Swans - To Be Kind Live2014
• Swans: To Be Kind - Live 20132014 · as Self
• Swans - Primavera Sound 2013 Live2013 · as (self)
• Swans: The Seer Documentary2012
• Swans: The Seer - Live2012
• NYC Foetus2009 · as Himself
• Kill Your Idols: More.2006 · as Self
• Kill Your Idols2004 · as Self
• Swans: Swans Are Dead (Amsterdam)1997
• Swans: Live at Variety Playhouse, Atlanta1997
• Kings of Independence1987 · as Self
• Swans: A Long Slow Screw.1986