Erstellt am: 5. 5. 2014 - 12:45 Uhr

Today's Webtip: Swans

Enjoy a pre-release listen to their upcoming album To Be Kind.

Do you know Swans?

There was a time when I didn't have to ask that question, but it was several decades and a few dead scenes ago. Time and the internet has made it almost impossible to get a handle on anyones potential point of cultural reference these days, so I'm just going to assume a lack of experience with this (or any) bit of cultural detritus.

I liked them. Well, still do like them.

And they are back. Disolved in 1997, reformed in 2010 and now there is a fresh release just waiting to come out.

You can't buy it yet, but you can listen to it. NPR has it up as part of their First Listen series.

To Be Kind

For those who want a bit more, there is a short Czech documentary from their final tour in 1997.