Even when he's trying to be romantic, Michael Gira can't quite shake the rage, obsessiveness, and self-loathing that fueled the Swans for two decades. These days, he's gained some distance, though ...

After Michael Gira's discovery of Devendra Banhart, it seems that the Angels of Light frontman (and Young God Records head) knows a good investment when he sees it. Gira's first major find since ...

They love getting involved and putting their faith into deeds." Donations for toys and groceries may be placed in barrels at the church, Womack said. For more information, call 713-722-1864.

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Gira, the mastermind of the Angels of Light and formerly of the Swans, ... How I Loved You, since he's singing mostly about the most potentially insipid subject: love.

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Second Baptist Church of Kingwood will bring the spirit of Christmas to 1,000 people at their annual Angels of Light celebration on Wednesday and Dec. 1. Margo Womack, Second Baptist's director of ...