Leaving Meaning is the band's 15th studio album and will be released on October 18 via Mute / [PIAS] labels. Written and produced by Michael Gira, the band's founder, the album features many artists, including former members of SWANS and Angels of Light, as well as special guests such as Anna and Maria von Hausswolff, Ben Frost, and Baby Dee. These musicians were all selected by Gira for their instrumental qualities and personalities, promising a rich and varied album in its sounds and influences.