Gossip (band)

Gossip
Gossip
	Gossip performing in 2007. L–R: Brace Paine, Beth Ditto, Hannah Blilie
Background information
Origin	Searcy, Arkansas, U.S.
Genres	Indie rock; dance-rock; post-punk revival; garage rock (early);
Discography	Gossip discography
Years active	1999–2016, 2019–2020, 2023–present
Labels	Back Yard; Kill Rock Stars; K; Columbia; Dim Mak;
Members	Beth Ditto; Nathan Howdeshell; Hannah Blilie;
Past members	Kathy Mendonça
Website	readyforgossip.com

Gossip (or The Gossip) is an American indie rock band formed in Searcy, Arkansas. For most of their career, the band has consisted of singer Beth Ditto, multi-instrumentalist Nathan "Brace Paine" Howdeshell, and drummer Hannah Blilie.^[1] After releasing several recordings, the band broke through with their 2006 studio album, Standing in the Way of Control. A follow-up, Music for Men, was released in 2009. The band played a mix of post-punk revival, indie rock, and dance-rock. Their fifth album, A Joyful Noise, was released in May 2012. They disbanded in 2016 but reformed to embark on an anniversary tour for Music for Men in 2019 and released the album Real Power in 2024.

^ Wilson, Cintra (April 24, 2009). "(Mc)Queen Beth Ditto: The Gossip Fronter's Alexander McQueen Shoot & Interview – Music". Blackbookmag.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2012.

[1] Wilson, Cintra (April 24, 2009). "(Mc)Queen Beth Ditto: The Gossip Fronter's Alexander McQueen Shoot & Interview – Music". Blackbookmag.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2012.

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