Gossip

Few breakout indie acts have earned as many "do they deserve it or what?" comments as Gossip (a.k.a. the Gossip). While they've been major icons in garage-punk circles and the gay community for years now, the Arkansas natives really struck a nerve with worldwide listeners via their third album, Standing In the Way of Control: a rare example of disco-punk done right and a collection that hits both sides of the equation with startling accuracy, from Beth Ditto's astounding Donna-Summer-at-a-basement-show vocals to the group's ridiculously tight rhythm section. Whether you're an old fan or a recent convert, our Gossip playlist will have you rockin' out in your living room to catchy, relentless lo-fi cuts like "Lesson Learned," the electro-funky "Pop Goes the World" and a hyper-ventilating live version of George Michael's "Careless Whisper."