- The Gossip is a three-piece American indie rock band formed in 1999 in Olympia, Washington.
- The band consists of singer Beth Ditto, guitarist Brace Paine and drummer Hannah Blilie.
- After releasing several recordings, the band broke through with their 2006 studio album, Standing in the Way of Control (2006).
- A follow-up, Music for Men, was released in 2009.
- The band plays a mix of post punk revival, indie rock, and dance rock.
- Their latest album, A Joyful Noise, was released in May 2012.( From Wikipedia.com)