6.4.2006

The Gossip

posted by Travis

The Gossip all over the net…

Kill Rock Stars video podcast… Watch the video for “Standing In The Way Of Control” and watch the band comment on it.

The Gossip performed on KRVX last month… check out live mp3s.

The single for “Listen Up!” is out soon with remixes by ATOC, MSTRKRFT, JD Twitch, Tronik Youth, and Arthur Baker. The Prettiest Pony has the ATOC remix. Stream the Tronik Youth remix on his Myspace.

The Gossip also covered Aaliyah’s “Are U That Somebody.” Classic: baby girl we miss u.

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The Gossip – “Are U That Somebody” (mp3)

The Gossip
  • aaronwez

    The Gossip is one of the best bands happening right now. I discovered them about a year ago. Hopefully, the will be breaking out all over, now. Thanks for sharing.

  • http://keephopeinside.blogspot.com Mr k

    Cheers for the track. The Gossip seem to be making strides (or at least baby steps!) in the UK music scene and all.

  • http://this.bigstereo.net/rchrd Rchrd Oh?!

    damn this track is so hot, youve been rockin a lot lately. im so jealous.

  • http://weneversleep.net elle

    happening right now?

    the gossip has been happening for a while babe. Personally, I think there's a few… cultural (cough, homophobic, cough) reasons for why they haven't made as much of a mainstream break as similar bands have.. (For ex: The YYY's..)

    However, I think that there's a certain beauty in the face that the gossip are truly DIY. Seriously, without fail, everyone I expose to them loves them. They played this one show at the knitting factory in NYC at 12:00 am in the morning and it sold out weeks in advance. There's obviously something there, and I hope that a lot of people can overlook their personal biases because a band like this truly can't be ignored for long.

  • http://weneversleep.net elle

    I meant to say "fact", not "face".

    Obviously, I'm not as smart as I wish I was.

  • http://bigstereo.net/ Travis

    Hm, I think you're on to something. But… I don't think the Gossip's success has been limited (or advanced) by their sexuality. In fact, I'd argue that their sexuality has actually helped them. The last show Gossip show I went to had a HUGE lesbian audience… compared to shows in 2000-01 that wasn't so much the case (at least from my experience). It seems like they've become a hot gay buzz band… which has probably only contributed to their success. I just feel like their sexuality hasn't really come into play until SITWOC… or maybe I'm just dense.

    SITWOC is the more accessible record they have released in their career… which is why I think they have seen a lot of recent success and new fans. Also, there has been a bigger push in Europe and the UK with this album (new record deals, distribution, marketing, etc)…

    There have been other recent queer bands that have had a lot of early success… so I don't think your argument holds water. Just look at Le Tigre… they had early success with similar DIY ethics. Their sexuality didn't prohibit them from signing with Universal or stop the success of their early records.

    This is just 100% speculation. But I feel like The Gossip has held back a little bit. Like their art and music is more important than commercial success. I don't know, but I'm willing to guess they've had major record label offers… I speculate that they have chosen to stick to their indie roots. I'm sure if they signed you'd see the same success rate as the YYYs or The White Stripes or whoever.

    Whatever the case, they're catapulting. I agree 100% with your second paragraph. I've brought many friends to their shows over the years who were not fans going in. And they always leave blown away.

    Woah. Long response.

  • http://dreamsofhorses.blogspot.com michael

    excellent! You guys always got the goods. do check out the track I posted by wolfgang, it's golden. watch out for him!

    http://dreamsofhorses.blogspot.com/2006/06/not-in…

  • http://pitchersofsilence.blogspot.com jesse

    hey dudes,

    i posted the mstrkrft remix if anyone is interested.

  • http://www.iheartmusic.net Evangeline

    Thank you so much. I am obsessed with this song now.

  • gabriele telloli

    The Gossip are the big thing.

    Gabriele, 38, Italy

  • Francesca Zannier

    Gabriele… you are wright…. gossip are the big things like…. searching a person all your life long







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