The Gossip + Soulwax

If you’ve read bigstereo for any amount of time you know I have a total weak spot for The Gossip. Maybe a favorite? So how do you make The Gossip better? Add a little Soulwax. Guitars melt into synth… Soulwax’s remix of “Standing In The Way Of Control” is as good as it gets. It’s rare when a remix surpasses the original, but I have no doubt that this is how it should have sound all along. No gripes about Guy Piccioto’s work, but this remix makes me wish Soulwax had produced the album. Imagine…

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The Gossip – “SITWOC” (Soulwax Nite Version)

Oh hell, I hope KRS plans on releasing this here… currently you’ll find this only on Back Yard records in the UK. There’s a Headman and Playgroup mix on the 12″ too — as well as another 12″ with yet another release of Le Tigre’s remix. I know the exchange rate is still a bit crappy but it’s worth every penny.

And as long as The Gossip is on this remix kick, I hope “Yr Mangled Heart” gets some treatment. Somebody could work some serious damage to that track.

The Gossip’s September tour is winding down. Duh, September is almost over. Dates

25 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad w/ Mika Miko, Swan Island
26 – Tucson, AZ @ Plush w/ Mika Miko, Swan Island
27 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah w/ Mika Miko, Swan Island
28 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour w/ Mika Miko, Swan Island
29 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the hill w/Mika Miko, Swan Island