The Rise of Olympia’s Gossip

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Hosted by Emily Fox

After a 12-year hiatus, the Olympia born-band Gossip is out with their sixth album, Real Power.

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After a 12-year hiatus, the Olympia born-band Gossip is out with their sixth album, Real Power. Beth Ditto of Gossip talks about growing up in Arkansas, moving to Olympia in 1999 after the rise of riot grrrl, and forming Gossip soon after arriving. She talks about those early days in Olympia, promoting body positivity, and being openly queer early on.

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