New Mother was the first album from Angels of Light, Michael Gira's first group project since the end of SWANS. Written, sung, and produced by M. Gira with contributions from a variety of players ranging across the musical spectrum, including:
Bill Rieflin (ex Swans, Ministry)-piano, bass, Farfiza and B3 organ, analog synthesizer, acoustic guitar, etc. and background vocals;
Christoph Hahn (ex-Swans)-lap steel, classical and electric guitar, Cassio organ, back. vocals
Larry Mullins (Iggy Pop Band, the Residents)-vibraphone, timpani, tabla, percussion, back. vocals
Thor Harris (Lisa Germano Band)-hand drums, percussion, glockenspiel, back. vocals, water bowls, etc
Phil Puleo (ex-Swans, Congo Norvelle, Cop-Shoot-Cop)-percussion, melodica, organ, mouth harp, etc.
Julia Kent (Rasputina)-cello; Bill Bronson (ex-Swans, Congo Norvelle, the Gunga Din)- bass guitar
Joe McGinty (Psychedelic Furs, The Losers Lounge NYC)- upright piano
Michelle Amar (Sulfur)- background vocals
Hahn Rowe (Feotus, Mimi Goesse Band)- violin
Birgit Staudt (B Blush)- accordion