Gossip

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Formed 1999.

USA alt rock band

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Biography

Gossip (formerly The Gossip) is a three-piece American indie rock band formed in 1999 in Olympia, Washington. The band consists of singer Beth Ditto, guitarist Brace Paine and drummer Hannah Blilie. After releasing several recordings, the band broke through with their 2006 studio album, Standing in the Way of Control (2006). A follow-up, Music for Men, was released in 2009. The band plays a mix of post punk revival, indie rock, and dance rock. Their latest album, A Joyful Noise, was released in May 2012.

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  1. New Gossip album is 'more mature'

    Fri 16 Mar 2012 15:14

    Gossip say new album has more grown-up sound

  2. Gossip added to Wireless line up

    Fri 15 Jan 2010 15:12

    US three-piece Gossip have been added to the Wireless Festival line up in July joining...

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Blogs from the BBC

  1. Gossip - 'Heavy Cross'

    Mon 8 Jun 2009 16:20 Another in a long list of song titles which send out an alternative message to that... Fraser McAlpine

BBC Reviews

  1. A Joyful Noise 2012

    Review of A Joyful Noise

    Reviewed by Martin Aston

    A fifth album from the pop-embracing trio that’s geared for maximum chart impact.

  2. Music for Men 2009

    Review of Music for Men

    Reviewed by Lou Thomas

    Set to reinforce the band's reputation as a fierce rock 'n' roll trio.

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