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Dec 09LOVE HER TO BETH
A queer feminist rock’n'roll superstar? I love you Beth Ditto.
Yesterday Beth Ditto and Gossip were on It’s on with Alexa Chung and for this 90s riot grrrl, it was like my heart melted. Not only did Beth sound and look amazing, but she made a shout out to Bikini Kill (my favorite band ever) when asked which albums she would recommend. Like Beth, I too caught the end of Bikini Kill but their music and particularly Kathleen Hanna’s lyrics influenced me tremendously.
I’ve been following The Gossip aka Gossip since I was a teen. I’ve seen them more times than I can count and every time I dance my ass off. It is difficult to articulate how proud I am to see a southern queer feminist band performing on MTV so I’ll just leave it at that. The music hasn’t changed, Beth is still gorgeous and talented, the only difference is that they’re influencing even more people now. I’m happy about that.
Watch the stylish video here.
the love long distance video was made in GLENDALE! at an old childhood fave, the moonlight rollerway.
Oh sweet Glendale, how I love thee! Except for these past couple of weeks which have almost lead me to insanity.
UHHHHHh..I LOVE HER
There are just too many reasons not to obsess over how amazing she is, right?
I wanna know if those are Minx nails!
And I will find out for you!
ah yes. I remember in hs you totally got me into Bikini Kill and crushing on Kathleen Hanna. Pink DNA! what? yup.
Pinka DNA, holla! I was reading some old ones the other day and patting myself on the back. You were always so supportive of my zine. Thank you! I’d love to see what kind of zines these other bloggers would put out.
Katheleen Hanna has a blog these days. I’ve linked it in my links. Still love her.
She is so cool. I love Beth Ditto.
I have this really old photo of Beth and I, from like 99 or something. I have to find it and show you!