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Originally from Searcy, AR, this punk trio moved to Olympia, WA, joining the roster of the indie rock label K Records. Guitarist Nathan (aka Brace Paine), drummer Kathy, and singer Beth proclaimed, "We started a band 'cause we were bored. Our mission is to make you dance, and if you're not gonna dance, just stay at home and listen to the oldies station." K released a self-titled 7" in 1999, and their full-length debut, That's Not What I Heard, was distributed by Kill Rock Stars in late 2000. The Gossip were highly visible due to their exposure in magazines like Out and The Advocate, where they became icons in the gay and lesbian indie rock community. After touring with the White Stripes and Sleater-Kinney, they went back to the studio to record the follow-up, 2002's Arkansas Heat. They returned the following year with Movement, while Nathan also performed with Die Monitr Batss. New drummer Hannah Billie joined the Gossip before they recorded 2005's Standing in the Way of Control, which incorporated elements of dance-punk into their raw, urgent sound. GSSP RMX, which further emphasized their more danceable direction, was released in 2006. The concert album Live in Liverpool arrived in the U.K. in late 2007 and was then issued in the U.S. by the band's new label, the Sony imprint Red Ink, in spring 2008. Rework-It, a remix compilation, followed that summer. ~ Zac Johnson, All Music GuideMore

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We were raised in Arkansas by women, wolves and cassettes. We formed in 2000 in a cold basement in O...
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Oct 11th, 11:44pm
just saw them last week. that was such a good show! and i agree, "music for men" is awesome
Oct 11th, 6:03am
I can't wait to see them play in Seattle on 10/23 at the Paramount!!

Their new album "Music For Men" is so amazing!!!
Oct 10th, 12:50am
Check out their performance from Kimmel this week

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fpxZVZLtzg
Jul 25th, 8:35pm
gossip fans--"heavy cross" is the itunes free download of the week this week only! get this amazing song today, i absolutely love it :]
Jul 19th, 7:37pm
I was watching MM @ 4am and your video came up. I fell in love with Heavy Cross. Had to check out all your other songs. You have a beautiful voice. :)
Jun 21st, 3:08am
I love your cover of Aaliyah's 'Are You that Somebody?' Shit is point!!!
Jun 15th, 6:04pm
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!
May 30th, 9:56am
I saw them last night and it was so fucking awsome!! beth ditto (L)!!!!!! :D
May 11th, 2:30am
ahhh their new single is AMAZING. I can't listen to it without wanting to start dancing :) It's on their site, check it out!:

http://www.myspace.com/gossipband
Feb 14th, 11:37pm
I saw you on Fashion Rocks and Loved your performance. You guys rock!