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"On what was expected to be a rainy Sunday, it turned out to be a hazy day at the Brooklyn Pool Party where Fiery Furnaces performed and Simian Mobile Disco spun some music.

If you haven't already heard this new track from SMD's upcoming album Temporary Pleasure, then have a listen." [Persona Sauna]

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The 2009 Capitol Hill Block Party takes over Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood July 24-25. The Block Party is an annual music festival that draws upon and showcases the best indie and underground rock in the US, with a special focus on its Northwest artists. Launched 12 years ago, the Block Party has evolved into Seattle's most anticipated outdoor party. With over 40 bands on 3 stages, great food, and plenty of cheap beer, this is by far the best party of the summer.

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I want to rent a van & drive cross country with you guys.

there you go....

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DOWNLOAD: Gossip - Standing In The Way Of Control (MP3)

As a friend said right after the show, "I'm not sure how anyone can hate on that band". Gossip rocks and Beth Ditto is confident and knows how to entertain, not to mention spread love (except towards John McCain, Rolling Stone, Alanis Morissette, jocks and Pitchfork). Webster Hall was packed tight and it was great when most of the crowd was dancing and going crazy together. That happened during 'Standing in the Way of Control' at the end of the set and then again in the encore. Beth finished the show with a huge crowd-on-stage sing-along. She had the whole place chanting "We are important". Murray Hill helped make the show even more entertaining by MCing before the band came out, after they left the stage the first time, and after they left again (April 15, 2008). More pics below....

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The Gossip (Beth Ditto included) (obviously) finally play another NYC - tonight at Webster Hall (April 15). The occasion is today's release of their new live CD/DVD combo entitled "Live in Liverpool". Listen to the whole thing at Spinner, and watch an exclusive video from the DVD below (a good reminder that the Gossip is NOT just all about what Beth Ditto is or isn't wearing) .....

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Goth Ditto

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has vowed to stop reporting on artists signed to SonyBMG after the record label issued a lawsuit against the gossip website.

Writing on his website, Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, said that artists such as Justin Timberlake, Adele and The Gossip were now considered "dead to us".

"These are some of our favourite musicians," he said.

"It really, truly pains us not to talk about them. But, it is something we have to do!" [Gigwise]

Mika and not-Beth Ditto @ The Orpheum - Feb 15, 2008 (Consumable Audio)

Next another video from the Brits last night (with Beth).....

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Let's try this again.... Tickets are on sale for an April 15th Gossip show at Webster Hall. All tour dates below...

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Gossip posted another new song to their MySpace ("8th Wonder Version") (kind of boring). Mystery Jets posted a new song too, but in a video (not boring at all)....

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Beth Ditto in Pop Magazine - Aug 2007 (more)

New album won't be finished in time, too tired, and VISA issues - those are the respective reasons The Gossip, Noisettes and New Model Army are giving for canceling their upcomining tours. More info below....

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The Gossip, The Long Blondes, and Panther are going on tour together this Fall. This is the Gossip's first proper headlining North American tour since Beth Ditto became huge in Europe (no pun intended). All the dates haven't been announced yet, but tickets do go on sale Friday for the following two NYC shows: Nov 16 @ Webster Hall & Nov 17 @ Music Hall of Williamsburg. All known tour datails below....

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DOWNLOAD: Yo Majesty - Club Action (MP3)

The booby flashin' babes of Yo Majesty have three NYC shows coming up. They are supposedly the "special guest" at Sutra Wednesday (LATE) night (May 30), and they open for CSS at Irving Plaza on Friday. On June 22nd they're back to play Studio B in Brooklyn. All tour dates, and a video interview where Beth Ditto of the Gossip interviews Yo Majesty, below...

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DOWNLOAD: Joy Division - Warsaw (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: FADER issue 46 - the Grateful Dead audio (MP3)

* EMI Accepts Private Equity Bid
* When Perez Hilton talks music, people listen.
* Perez Hilton's Beth Ditto coverage
* Beth Ditto's advice column in the Guardian
* Mika & Amy Winehouse porta potties in Central Park
* Indie bands moving into mainstream
* Judge reduces domestic violence charge against Scott Stapp
* Cat Power + Norah Jones = Blueberry Nights
* Iggy Pop OK with Elijah Wood playing him
* Joy Division Biopic Control Debuts at Cannes
* Former Grateful Dead muso sues YouTube
* Issue 46 of FADER now available for free download

DOWNLOAD: Patrick Wolf - The Magic Position (promo mix) (MP3)
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DOWNLOAD: The Gossip - Standing in the Way of Control (MP3)
DOWNLOAD: Amy Winehouse - You Know Im No Good (skeewiff Remix) (MP3)
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Gossip @ Knitting Factory, NYC - April 14, 2007 (CRED)

I'm so bad - I still haven't told the story (or finished posting the pictures) of Patrick Wolf beating up his wasted drummer on stage at Misshapes two Saturdays ago (well actually, that basically IS the story). I know, I know - you hate Misshapes, but you can't argue that they're not doing OK in the booking department. Two weeks ago was Patrick, this Saturday (April 21) they have Ghostland Observatory, and last weekend they got Beth Ditto from (Columbia Records recording artist) The Gossip (who they - the Mishapes DJ's - are soon also touring with).

Ghostland Obervatory are also playing a sold out show at Bowery Ballroom in NYC tonight. (April 18). More dates at the end of this post.

Patrick Wolf just announced that he'll be playing opener on some of Amy Winehouse's upcoming North American tour dates. That's an amazing combo - hopefully the shows actually happen. The NYC show is May 9th at Highline Ballroom, but Patrick will also be here over a week earlier to perform for free at Virgin Records in Union Square. That show is April 30th. All tour dates below....

But first back to Beth....The Gossip played Knitting Factory in NYC on Saturday night (April 14), and it appears Beth stayed fully clothed at that show (see above). I can't say the same for her appearance at Misshapes later that night though. There, she DID take off her clothes (again). NSFW (don't blame me) photos (and lots more) below....

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