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Post by jaxxalude on Mar 8, 2007 19:17:57 GMT -5
PITCHFORKThe Gossip Sign to ColumbiaOh, Kill Rock Stars, you do your job too well! You spend years building up a band's career, and then BOOM!, the band leaves you for a bigger label. Happened with Elliott Smith. Happened with Sleater-Kinney. Happened with the Decemberists. And now, it's happened with firebrand punk trio the Gossip, who have signed to the Columbia subsidiary Music With a Twist. According to a press release, Music With a Twist is "the first major music label dedicated to identifying and developing lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans gendered (LGBT) artists." ("Identifying"? What does that mean?) The Gossip contributed their breakout tune "Standing in the Way of Control" to the Music With a Twist compilation Revolutions, due out April 17. A new Gossip album is coming later this year. In the meantime, the band has a few shows scheduled for March and April, including, of course, SXSW. Dates: 03-15 Austin, TX - Emo's (Kork Agency SXSW showcase) 03-16 Austin, TX - Red 7 (Mess With Texas party) 04-04 Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom 04-06 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill 04-07 Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour 04-12 Chicago, IL - The Abbey 04-14 New York, NY - Knitting Factory ==============================//=============================== Not to sound all oh-major-labels-are-the-Devil indier-than-thou prat. But these days I don't think an indie band needs a major that much.
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Post by jaxxalude on Mar 29, 2007 18:11:44 GMT -5
The Gossip's Beth Ditto speaks out to Chris Mugan at The Independent. And as is the habit for the woman who made being fat and lesbian cool and sexy, she spares no one. Especially Kate Moss!
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Post by busyboy on Aug 5, 2009 5:56:44 GMT -5
Because we need more Beth on this board... And because I've slept on "Heavy Cross", although it's awesome. I need to check out the album, I guess? 01. Dimestore Diamond 02. Heavy Cross 03. 8th Wonder 04. Love Long Distance 05. Pop Goes The World 06. Vertical Rhythm 07. Men In Love 08. For Keeps 09. 2012 10. Love And Let Love 11. Four Letter Word 12. Spare Me From The Mold It was released internationally in late June, and gets a release in the US on October 6.
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Post by fire on Aug 5, 2009 6:53:30 GMT -5
One of the best cds I have bought this year! Love Heavy Cross, Love Long Distance, Vertical Rhythm, Men in Love....
That cover is nasty though.....
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Post by WotUNeed on Aug 5, 2009 7:54:20 GMT -5
I like "Heavy Cross" quite a bit, although, for some reason, every time I listen, for a moment it makes me want to put on "With Every Heartbeat." I wasn't a huge fan of the singles from the last album, though, so I haven't checked anything else out from this one.
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Post by when the pawn... on Aug 5, 2009 9:03:41 GMT -5
Heavy Cross is insanely fun. I can't wait to give this album a listen.
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Post by Active Aggressive on Aug 5, 2009 12:25:46 GMT -5
Heavy Cross was a free ITUNES download and I downloaded it. I don't get how people rave about Beth's voice and say it's soulful. She sounds like a squeaky white girl trying to have soul, LOL. HOWEVER, I do like it, it's catchy and her voice is oddly endearing. The rest of the album from what I sampled isn't bad either. Since it's so cheap in ITUNES, I may even buy it.
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Post by GRRR on Oct 8, 2009 20:41:36 GMT -5
Out already in the U.S! (physically). Go buy it! Show the legend that is Beth Ditto some love!
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Post by GRRR on Oct 8, 2009 20:42:12 GMT -5
Back Cover : Earlier this week @ Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Post by Active Aggressive on Oct 8, 2009 23:32:14 GMT -5
I have come around on Beth Ditto AND this album is AMAZING!
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Post by Ling-Ling on Nov 17, 2023 7:38:26 GMT -5
New album Real Power out March 22nd, produced by Rick Rubin. First single "Crazy Again" out now (the video is definitely a reintroduction, lol).
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Post by Ling-Ling on Jan 19, 2024 8:26:45 GMT -5
Title track from the album has been released, a BOP.
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