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I started Young God Records originally in 1990 to facilitate the release of SWANS music (1982-1997, and now 2010 - ? ). In the late 90’s the label expanded to include music by other artists as well as my group Angels of Light. We had a good run there for a while, but due to the changing (adverse) climate in music commerce, and my decision to re-invigorate Swans (and the demands of time and energy that entails), I have recently decided to limit the label to releases by Swans and my other musical endeavors, exclusively. I might decide to do a one-off release by a friend or person’s music I particularly admire on occasion here and there in the future, but for the most part my role as “label boss” and producer etc is on permanent hiatus. I love the music the label has released, and I’m pleased to have had the opportunity to work with other artists on their music and careers. Many of them have become good friends. Most YGR releases will remain in print and available either through this website, what remaining retail venues exist, as well as digitally through the usual avenues. Your decision to purchase the music, rather than obtain it through other means, will go a long way towards enabling the work of Swans and the label to continue. Thanks for your support!

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Camp Punksylvania Music & Camping Festival Announces More Bands Photo Camp Punksylvania Music & Camping Festival Announces More Bands
by Michael Major - February 19, 2024

The festival features four stages and one-of-a-kind events that showcase and uplift the voices and talents of those in marginalized communities, as well as spotlighting notable artists for the fans. Artists such as legendary punks D.O.A. and skacore punks Kill Lincoln have been announced, along with...

FEUD: CAPOTE VS. THE SWANS Soundtrack Out Now Photo FEUD: CAPOTE VS. THE SWANS Soundtrack Out Now
by Michael Major - January 31, 2024

Hollywood Records and FX set the release of the original soundtrack to the FX eight-episode limited series, “FEUD: Capote Vs. The Swans,” with the main title theme by fifteen-time Academy Award nominee, Emmy and six-time GRAMMY winning composer Thomas Newman and score by composer Julia Newman....

SWANS Announce New United States Tour Dates For 2024 Photo SWANS Announce New United States Tour Dates For 2024
by Michael Major - January 04, 2024

SWANS have announced a United States tour for April and May 2024, following European dates. The band SOLD OUT all but two of their 2023 North American tour. The tour details, which are shared on the heels of a triumphant tour across Europe, N America, and the UK, will see the current incarnation of ...

We Owe (ChrisPravdica/Swans) Shares 'Major Inconvenience' LP Photo We Owe (ChrisPravdica/Swans) Shares 'Major Inconvenience' LP
by Michael Major - December 01, 2023

Major Inconvenience is described by sole-member Christopher Pravdica (Swans, Xiu Xiu, The Gunga Din, etc.) as “post-alternative.” Informed by industrial, experimental music and avant-garde pop, this sophomore release from the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is genre-bendin...

Ben Frost Shares New Track 'Turning The Prism' Photo Ben Frost Shares New Track 'Turning The Prism'
by Michael Major - November 15, 2023

“Turning the Prism” marks a long-awaited shift from Ben's recent collaborative ventures. In the past year, Frost co-created two projects fueled by profound ecological inspirations – the first, with acclaimed sound artist, composer, and musician Francesco Fabris, Vakning (2023, Room40), and the secon...

Burner Herzog (NYC) Releases Anthemic New Psych-Pop Album 'Random Person' Photo Burner Herzog (NYC) Releases Anthemic New Psych-Pop Album 'Random Person'
by Michael Major - October 09, 2023

Burner Herzog (NYC) releases their new psych-pop album 'Random Person' on October 6th. The album features catchy tunes with big hooks and anthemic refrains. Check out the video for their track 'Metric Halo.'...

Video: The Keening (ex-Subrosa) Share 'Autumn' Lyric Video Photo Video: The Keening (ex-Subrosa) Share 'Autumn' Lyric Video
by Michael Major - September 21, 2023

Largely composed at a retreat in Joshua Tree and a friend’s family homestead in Kamas, Utah, Little Bird was recorded in December 2020 at Hallowed Halls in Portland, Oregon with “Engine-ear” Billy Anderson. Anderson’s long resume includes such luminaries as Melvins, Neurosis, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, H...

Flat Worms Share New Single 'Sigalert' Photo Flat Worms Share New Single 'Sigalert'
by Michael Major - August 23, 2023

Flat Worms announced their new LP, Witness Marks, which is coming out on Ty Segall's Drag City imprint GOD?, with their first single, 'Time Warp In Exile' late last month. Their second single, “Suburban Swans,” was a punchy, grinding post-punk track about our perceptions of reality, free will, and M...

The Keening (Ex-Subrosa) Announce Debut Album 'Little Bird' Photo The Keening (Ex-Subrosa) Announce Debut Album 'Little Bird'
by Michael Major - August 17, 2023

Largely composed at a retreat in Joshua Tree and a friend’s family homestead in Kamas, Utah, Little Bird was recorded in December 2020 at Hallowed Halls in Portland, Oregon with “Engine-ear” Billy Anderson. Anderson’s long resume includes such luminaries as Melvins, Neurosis, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, H...

A Giant Dog Share 'A Daydream' From Upcoming Concept Album Photo A Giant Dog Share 'A Daydream' From Upcoming Concept Album
by Michael Major - August 02, 2023

Austin glam-punk quintet A Giant Dog are proud to share “A Daydream,” the latest single from their ambitious new concept album Bite. After its initial rush of orchestral strings, the track’s swirling rhythm descends into punk chaos, drawing the listener ever deeper into the album’s conceptual settin...

Psych Indie Rocker Karina Rykman Adds Dates to Headline Tour Photo Psych Indie Rocker Karina Rykman Adds Dates to Headline Tour
by Michael Major - July 18, 2023

Rykman’s biggest headline tour thus far, JOYRIDE Tour 2023 begins September 20 with a sold-out show at Brooklyn, NY’s Baby’s All Right and then travels the US through mid-December. Special guests include Guerilla Toss (September 21-November 4). For complete details and remaining ticket availability....

Swans Add New Dates to Extensive World Tour & Release New Song Photo Swans Add New Dates to Extensive World Tour & Release New Song
by Michael Major - May 24, 2023

The Beggar was recorded and mixed at Candy Bomber Studio, Berlin, engineered by Ingo Krauss and mastered by Doug Henderson at Micro-Moose, Berlin. The album was written and produced by Michael Gira and features contributions from recent and former Swans, members of Angels of Light, as well as Guest ...

Brooklyn Born Experiemental Music Duo Cinema Cinema Announce Live Dates Photo Brooklyn Born Experiemental Music Duo Cinema Cinema Announce Live Dates
by Michael Major - May 24, 2023

CINEMA CINEMA returns, this time with polymath percussionist Thor Harris (Swans, Angels of Light, Shearwater) in tow, to release their seventh full length, Mjölnir. Recorded at historic BC Studio in Brooklyn, NY with legendary noise producer Martin Bisi (Sonic Youth, John Zorn, Boredoms)....

Gretchen Peters Announces UK Farewell Tour 2023 with Special Guest Kim Richey Photo Gretchen Peters Announces UK Farewell Tour 2023 with Special Guest Kim Richey
by Michael Major - March 28, 2023

Legendary singer, songwriter and performer GRETCHEN PETERS has announced what will be her final ever tour of the UK. Over 25 years since she first set foot on British stages, the Nashville-via-New-York star will be returning for one last hurrah as she confirms a Farewell Tour across the country thro...

Oblivion Access Festival Announces Full 2023 Music Lineup Photo Oblivion Access Festival Announces Full 2023 Music Lineup
by Michael Major - February 28, 2023

Austin’s Oblivion Access Festival, the independent festival founded and produced by Dusty Brooks and Dorian Domi, revealed the full festival lineup featuring newly added headliners Faust, who are celebrating 50+ years as a band, Duster, who will perform for the first time ever in Texas, TR/ST, Clipp...

Joe Satriani Plans 'Fine Art' Tour Dates Photo Joe Satriani Plans 'Fine Art' Tour Dates
by Michael Major - February 09, 2023

Joe Satriani, the legendary world-renowned guitarist, is planning two additional outings as a touring visual artist with showings coming to two Wentworth Gallery locations in March, 2023 - specifically, Saturday, March 11th at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and Sunday March 12th at the King ...












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