Something of a fortuitous collision with the zeitgeist here, since The Gossip resemble a volatile hybrid of The White Stripes and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. As it happens, this minimalist trio have been honing their style since before their famous peers came to prominence, sheltered in the ultra-indie enclave of Olympia, Washington State. Justice suggests their turn should be next: Beth Ditto's remarkable gospel holler and fervent anti-sexist agenda deserves?no, demands?to be heard by a much bigger audience.
Something of a fortuitous collision with the zeitgeist here, since The Gossip resemble a volatile hybrid of The White Stripes and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. As it happens, this minimalist trio have been honing their style since before their famous peers came to prominence, sheltered in the ultra-indie enclave of Olympia, Washington State. Justice suggests their turn should be next: Beth Ditto’s remarkable gospel holler and fervent anti-sexist agenda deserves?no, demands?to be heard by a much bigger audience.