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Antony and the Johnsons Ready Swanlights EP

Antony and the Johnsons will release Swanlights, a four-track EP, on April 16 through Record Store Day. Secretly Canadian and Rough Trade will subsequently release the album on April 26....  read more

Björk Featured on Antony and the Johnsons's "Flétta"

Icelandic icon Björk soars through the single from Antony and co.’s fourth release Swanlights. Ironic album name?...  read more

Listen to a New Song From Antony and the Johnsons' Upcoming EP

You may already be aware that Antony and the Johnsons have an album entitled Swanlights coming out in October. Now, he’s announced that he’ll also release a new five-song EP called Thank You For Your Love a month prior....  read more

Antony and the Johnsons Ready New Album for October

Following their acclaimed 2009 release, The Crying Light, Antony and the Johnsons will return this fall with their fourth LP, Swanlights....  read more

Antony and the Johnsons Prep Beyonce Cover for Release

You would think jet-setting around Europe would keep Antony and the Johnsons sufficiently busy. But apparently teaming up with some of the most well-respected orchestras around the world on a multi-country tour promoting their latest album, The Crying Light, wasn't quite enough for the group. Later this summer, they will release the double A-side single "Aeon"/"Crazy in Love."...  read more

The Family Jams doc features Antony, Devendra, more

There are some things that just naturally make for good video footage. Shirtless men with big hair is one of them. Live shows featuring freak folk's best and brightest is another. Throw in a harp, some alcohol and a touring van, and you've got a promising documentary on your hands....  read more

Antony and the Johnsons tour with orchestras

Antony and the Johnsons have announced plans for a European tour in support of their new album, The Crying Light. The cabaret-inspired act known for its emotional performances will perform with city symphonies from Manchester to Oslo, bringing its music to classical opera houses and theaters across Europe....  read more

Soundtrack of Our Lives Presents: The 2009 Album Cover of the Year

Animal Collective was an early contender for The 2009 Album Cover of the Year, sure. Black Lips made an admirable stab at it. Neko Case and Antony each turned in rather kick-ass submissions as well. But pardon us as we refuse to acknowledge that there are 10 more months left in the year, and instead proclaim this, the cover for Soundtrack of Our Lives' forthcoming record (March 3), Communion, The 2009 Album Cover of the Year....  read more

Antony and the Johnsons - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse - 2/8/09

Photos taken by Andrew Lee at Variety Playhouse...  read more

Lovefest blog

The Ancient Greeks had several words that can be translated as "love," but three were most commonly used. Eros refers to the romantic love celebrated February 14 and found in 97 percent of all popular music. Agape is the New Testament word Jesus used when he said, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." That leaves the much-overlooked phileo, which can mean both, "I love the way my son refers to the dawn as ‘when the world started over'" and "I love way Arcade Fire begins 'Wake Up.'" It connotes a...  read more