Sadly, after roughly seven years of touring and recording, Pete Swanson and Gabriel Mindel Saloman have decided to end Yellow Swans. "There are no specific reasons why we've come to this point," says Pete Swanson. "But both Gabriel and I have decided that it's in our best interest to move on from the project." Thankfully, Yellow Swans are finishing up a final studio album (expected for release in 2009) and have a "handful" of under-the-radar releases coming up. And if you're geographically lucky (I am!), you can still catch them on the remaining tourdates -- I've seen them live many times, and they are amazing performers. But after June, say goodbye to Yellow Swans.
As one of the more well-known noise groups, it comes as bit of a surprise the two have ended things now, especially given the widespread acclaim of At All Ends (TMT Review), which was released last year on Load. What's not surprising is that Pete and Gabriel will continue to work on other projects. In fact, Pete has just started a new label called Freedom To Spend, and the first release is Light Ships by Bulbs. So, don't fret. Yellow Swans will be over soon, but Pete and Gabriel will still be around.
You'll see me at one of these remaining Yellow Swans dates:
