Yellow Swans were an experimental noise duo from Portland, Oregon, consisting of Gabriel Mindel Saloman and Pete Swanson. Active from 2001 to 2008, they became known for their immersive, improvisational soundscapes that fused noise, drone, and electronic textures into visceral live performances. Their work, often described as both chaotic and transcendent, influenced a generation of underground artists. Releasing acclaimed recordings on labels like Load and Type, Yellow Swans left a lasting imprint on the avant-garde music landscape before disbanding amicably.