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Mutant showgirl: Lady Gaga touches down in Las Vegas
Original at Las Vegas Weekly
• Sat, Dec 19
It's a Venn diagram of ABBA and Depeche Mode, derivative of the preposterously danceable dirty bubblegum of Fischerspooner, Peaches and Scissor Sisters. ... and more »
Live music for the festive period at the Granary
Original at Spalding Today
• Thu, Dec 17
The band play a full array of party music from the 50s to the modern day, from the Beatles to Scissor Sisters, from disco to rock n' roll, and from Soul to ... and more »
'Ziggy Stardust': the gayest album of all time?
Original at music-mix.ew.com
• Tue, Dec 15
The disco-stick abandon of Dee-Lite and the Scissor Sisters? The Gay Sea Scrolls of George Michael, Diana Ross, et al? And who are minting future classics ...
Now that's what I call music: The 50 best albums of the Noughties
Original at Daily Mail - UK
• Thu, Dec 10
WITH songs that took the work of Elton John and Billy Joel as a template, the outrageously camp Scissor Sisters had the uk's bestselling album of 2004. ... and more »
Adam Lambert Says Working With Lady Gaga Was 'Crazy'
Original at MTV.com
• Fri, Dec 4
Two Minute News The retro-sounding disco tune definitely has a Scissor Sisters vibe to it, a revelation Lambert came to after he listened to the track when they were ... Adam Lambert Enjoyed A Crazy Day With Lady Gaga: The MTV News Quote Of The DayMTV.com all 18 news articles »
Adam Lambert Sees The Light
Original at Pollstar
• Tue, Dec 1
since Scissor Sisters' “Land of a Thousand Words” – it sounds like a perfect addition to the modern gothic soap opera saga of Edward Cullen and company. and more »
Lloyd Daniels' X Factor dream ends as he is voted off
Original at BBC News
• Sun, Nov 29
The contestants began the show in colourful fashion with a cover of Scissor Sisters' I Don't Feel Like Dancin'. And there were performance by Rihanna and ... X Factor Dream In Tatters For Lloyd DanielsCoventry Telegraph Lloyd Daniels booted out of X FactorIn Entertainment (blog)
Monarchy (No 678)
Original at EducationGuardian.co.uk
• Fri, Nov 27
bit French disco, and a little bit Yacht Rock – some wag has suggested they'd sound great at a club played inbetween Daft Punk and Scissor Sisters, ...
Best songs of the decade, continued
Original at Metromix Baltimore
• Wed, Nov 25
The Darkness, “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” The most fabulously campy rock anthem of the decade—and yes, that includes anything by the Scissor Sisters. ... and more »
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT Adam Lambert's album is a glammy good time
Original at Entertainment Weekly
• Wed, Nov 18
Lady Gaga's contribution, the future-disco glitter bomb ''Fever,'' sounds like it was extracted directly from the Scissor Sisters' sonic DNA, ... Kris Allen, Adam Lambert total poseurs on debutsOC Watchdog: Your Tax Dollars at Work (blog)
Lady Gaga Talks Up her Gossip Girl Gig & Her Tour. But What the Hell Is She Saying?Original at NewNowNext
• Fri, Nov 6
By John Polly And, remember when the Scissor Sisters performed on Passions? Now, that was some smooth pop-meets-TV magic! MTV Shows Maybe I've not sipped enough of my giant McCafe this morning (think if I write that McDonald's will send me freebies?), but I can't for the life of me figure out what the he...
Podcast: Next They'll Get Elliott Smith
Original at heibrau.com
• Fri, Aug 28
By HeiBräu Jake Shears talks about the next Scissor Sisters album. Not that I probably have to warn you (if you know Scissor Sisters), but…reader beware. Now Death Cab is on the next Twilight movie’s soundtrack, too. Jake Shears talks about the nex
Will the Scissor Sisters' Third Album Be Their 'Berlin Record'?
Original at ephemerist (WordPress)
• Thu, Aug 27
By ephemerist And so Jake Shears, in an interview with Pop Justice, reveals he up and left New York on a whim, settling in Berlin for two months to shake the doldrums: “I could be anonymous, I didn’t know the language, I needed to go have an adventure. I started up a little life for myself…I went to the zoo. I we...
Podcast: Is It The Music That Connects Me To You?
Original at Fluxblog
• Mon, Aug 3
By Matthew Perpetua Scissor Sisters “Paul McCartney” I think of “Paul McCartney” as being the theme song of this site, as it gets closer to the heart of why I do this than anything else I’ve encountered. In the tune, Jake Shears sings about meeting Paul McCartney in a dream, and listening to his advice and waking...
[1] Scissor Sisters, ‘Comfortably Numb’
Original at jukeboxjunior.com
• Thu, May 14
By jukeboxjunior In many ways – visual, musical, camp – Scissor Sisters were a shot in the arm for a moribund pop scene. The teen bracket was thriving, sure, mainly through the reality parade, but Jake Shears, Ana Matronic, Babydaddy et al negotiated a glitzy path to the heart of the big record buyer. A crossov...
Scissor Sisters Guitarist Steps Out for 'Society'
Original at Spinner
• Wed, May 6
NY Del Marquis is best known as the oft-suspender-wearing guitarist in the Scissor Sisters, but with his main band not quite ready to release a third album, he's been busying himself putting together four multi-form EPs. "Everybody, right now, if they're ...
Last.fm : The ArkOriginal at darkaeon (WordPress)
• Fri, Apr 10
By darkaeon I was listening to Last.fm’s music player yesterday for artists who were similar to the awesome Scissor Sisters (who REALLY need to release some new material soon! NB - new album in the works, though the little-known drummer, Paddy, left late 2008 and before SS premiered new demo material...
Podcast: A Danceable Solution To Teenage RevolutionOriginal at Fluxblog
• Thu, Mar 5
By Matthew Perpetua Scissor Sisters “Do The Strand” Roxy Music’s “Do The Strand” was already a very campy song, but the Scissor Sisters have gone and pushed that campiness to a glorious extreme, even by their own standards. Though the essence of the song remains the same, the Scissor Sisters version strips ou...
Listen to Empire of The Sun "Walking On A Dream"Original at arjanwrites music
• Sun, Feb 22
By Arjan Writes Australian newcomers Empire Of The Sun are a combination of extremes. They're like Mozart meets Star Wars meets Scissor Sisters meets The Who. Conceived by Australian Luke Steele, I can best described Empire Of The Sun as a musical concept...
Catching up with Armistead Maupin
Original at San Francisco Chronicle
• Wed, Feb 18
USA Jake Shears and John Garden of Scissor Sisters are composing the music and lyrics. I've been listening to the songs and offering comments on the script. There's a raunchy whorehouse number, "Ride 'em Hard and Put 'em Down Wet," a tune called "You May ...
War Child Presents Heroes
Original at Entertainment Weekly
• Wed, Feb 18
- The ones who fare best aren't afraid to tip these sacred cows: Scissor Sisters turn Roxy Music's ''Do the Strand'' into a disco trip — more strobe-light ...
Del Marquis 'HOTHOUSE' First Solo EP Out Now!
Original at spankzine (WordPress)
• Tue, Feb 17
By spankzine Spank fave and contributor Del Marquis has his first solo EP out and it’s a heartfelt departure from his work with the Scissor Sisters. Our take is that it’s like a glass of chai tea –the perfect thaw to a long winter, warming but not too sweet. A standout is title track ‘Hothouse’ it gives us fr...
Podcast: Free Download: Xavier "Baltimore"
Original at arjanwrites music
• Fri, Feb 13
By Arjan Writes Baltimore" was recorded with the help of producer Wilson Brown and Scissor Sisters' Del Marquis. I love Xavier's delivery on this tune. His soulful voice will run up your spine, and then all the way down your toes. Thanks for this, X! Happy Valentines Day everyone!
War ChildOriginal at clemsound (WordPress)
• Mon, Feb 2
By clemsound Lily Allen feat. Mick Jones (The Clash – “Straight To Hell”) Franz Ferdinand (Blondie – “Call Me”) Duffy (Paul McCartney – “Live And Let Die”) Scissor Sisters (Roxy Music – “Do The Strand”) Peaches (Iggy Pop – “Search And Destroy”) TV On The Radio (David Bowie – “Heroes”)
Scissor Sisters Covers Roxy Music's "Do The Strand" for War Child CompilationOriginal at arjanwrites music
• Fri, Jan 30
By Arjan Writes I commend Parlophone and all the artists for donating their time and music available for this album. Check out a very brief clip of Roxy Music's "Do The Strand" as covered by Scissor Sisters. It's good to hear Scissor Sisters go electro again. Reminds me of their early work up tune "Electrobix....
Mark Ronson: Version < Music | PopMatters
Original at PopMatters
• Wed, Nov 12
By Mike Schiller Scissor Sisters’ “Take Your Mama” and all of its Eltonisms never gets old, and Spiderbait’s take on “Black Betty” is actually quite effective in a Disturbed-does-rockabilly kind of way. Ronson himself even gets into the act with the ...
Video Premiere: Fritz Helder & The Phantoms "Lagerfeld Lady"Original at arjanwrites music
• Mon, Oct 27
By Arjan Writes The foursome started out as a dance troop put together by choreographer Fritz Helder. It has turned into a live music entertainment group that is made up of Helder (vocals), Silk (guitar, synths), Pastel Supernova (vocals) and Diego (vocals). The freak funky "Lagerfeld Lady" is taken fro...
Les News, 102108
Original at Pink is the New
• Tue, Oct 21
By It's Trent, Bitch! Country star Brad Paisley got busted! But, not really.Gillian Anderson gives birth to a baby boy named Felix Griffiths.Gwyneth Paltrow is pledging her support to Madonna.Paul McCartney has lost his head. A reward is offered for its return.Paddy Boom parts ways with Scissor Sisters.It sound...
Scissor Sisters Played at CMJ in Disguise
Original at thinkpinkradio.com
• Wed, Oct 15
By thinkpinkradio TELEVISION LIGHTS WHO’S YOUR MONEY OTHER GIRLS —– LAURA MAJOR FOR YOU SHE’S MY MAN NONE OF MY BUSINESS SINGULARITY —– DON’T FEEL LIKE DANCIN’ WHO’S THERE TITS THE STRAND (roxy music cover?) NOT THE LOVING KIND TAKING SHAPE —– UROBOROS MCCARTNEY
Secret Scissor Sister NYC Show
Original at spankzine (WordPress)
• Wed, Oct 15
By spankzine Spank was lucky enough to score tickets to one of the two secret Scissor Sisters shows this week at Mercury Lounge. Billed as ‘Debbbie’s Harry’ Jake, Del Marquis, Ana, Baby Daddy and the crew debuted about 15 new songs and kept the crowd rockin with classics like ‘Laura.’ Jake was channeling...
Scissor Sisters Debut New Tracks at Mercury Lounge - Towleroad ...
Original at Towleroad
• Tue, Oct 14
By Andy Scissor Sisters Debut New Tracks at Mercury Lounge -Towleroad: best gay blog for gay Anderson Cooper, New York, News, Scissor Sisters More gay news to more gay guys.
Feel Like Dancing?
Original at Queerty
• Mon, Oct 13
Rumor has it Scissor Sisters are playing "secret shows" tonight and tomorrow at NYC's Mercury Lounge. Spread the word… [Arjan Writes] Permalink | 1 comment | Add to del.icio.us | Digg Post tags: Gossip, Mercury Lounge, New York City, Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters Recording With Kylie Minogue - GIGWISE
Original at Gigwise
• Wed, Oct 1
The Scissor Sisters have been recording with Kylie Minogue on a number of new songs. Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears - who worked with Kylie on her 2004 song ‘I Believe In You’ - says the band have been putting in the hours with ...
Podcast: Scissor Sisters Frontman Interviews Carly Simon For Out Mag
Original at The Music Slut
• Mon, Sep 8
By noreply@blogger.com (m) Enjoy today's Q&A session here. Visit Scissor Sisters on MySpace. Keep up to date on Carly Simon here. MP3: Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin' (Edit)
Playtone set for big break
Original at ic WestLothian.co.uk
• Wed, Aug 13
UK - “We also have a few famous fans, Scissor Sisters guitarist Del Marquis has given us a positive review and we have also been to War of the Worlds composer ...
Still dropping an A-bomb
Original at Manchester Evening News
• Thu, Jul 17
Times Online UK - I mean, I told Jake (Shears, Scissor Sisters' pocket-rocket singer) he was a little version of me." He hiccups with laughter. "Well, they're a little more ... The B52's on sex, drugs and soft lobsters Times Online all 2 news articles
Podcast: PRS Counts Down Most Played Songs In UK Over Last 5 Years
Original at The Music Slut
• Wed, Jul 16
By noreply@blogger.com (m) The results aren't pretty (for the most part): 1. Daniel Powter - Bad Day 2. Kelly Clarkson - Because Of You 3. James Blunt - You're Beautiful 4. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel... 5. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars View all the rest here. MP3: Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel... (Remix)
Powter song is 'UK's most played'
Original at BBC News
• Tue, Jul 15
UK - Jul 15, 2008 I Don't Feel Like Dancin' by the Scissor Sisters and Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars made up the top five. Play on radio and TV, websites and in live music ...
The return of disco
Original at Independent
• Thu, Jul 10
UK - As far as contemporary acts go, it remains untouched outside the fluffy pop of Scissor Sisters, Mika or, indeed, Kylie Minogue. It's easy to see, then, ...
Podcast: CONTEST: B-52's Prize Packs
Original at The Music Slut
• Tue, Jun 3
By noreply@blogger.com (m) Two winners will receive: The band's new CD, Funplex An import vinyl single of 'Funplex' A 'Funplex' remix EP (Peaches, Scissor Sisters & CSS) E-mail us for a chance to snag one! (US only) Victors will be selected randomly on Thursday (10am).
Vote Now! Introducing the Nominees for the MTV Logo ArjanWrites.com Brink of Fame Song Award
Original at arjanwrites music
• Fri, May 9
By Arjan Writes Fronted by the super charismatic Heloise, this band creates a mesh of late-'70s disco-infused dance punk and '80s synth-pop that might remind you of Scissor Sisters, Glass Candy and perhaps even The Gossip. It is a totally super fun sound that will have you jive a little - on the dance floor...
‘Tales’ cuts deal with Shears - Newsday
Original at newsday.com
• Fri, Mar 21
‘Tales’ cuts deal with Shears Newsday, NY - Mar 21, 2008 Jason Sellards - you know him as Jake Shears, lead singer of the glam rock band Scissor Sisters - will compose songs for "Tales," the musical, when the show ...
Podcast: Antony, Scissors & Blonde Redhead For Brooklyn Peace Concert
Original at The Music Slut
• Mon, Feb 11
By m Antony's official site explains: *On March 18th a group of NYC artists and producers have collaborated to stage the event "PEACE IN IRAQ AND JUSTICE AT HOME". Performers include Scissor Sisters, Norah Jones, Damien Rice, Blonde Redhead, Bill T Jones, Laurie Anderson, Lou Reed & Ant...
Podcast: Jake Shears Interviews Dolly Parton For British TV
Original at The Music Slut
• Wed, Dec 19
By m Towleroad alerts us to the following bit of news: *On December 26th, Channel 4 in the UK will air a special called When Jake Met Dolly, in which the Scissor Sisters' frontman interviews Dolly Parton as she arrives in London for her 2008 Backwoods Barbie Tour, and to launch the UK arm of her ch...
Hurrah! New Scissor Sisters DVD Feels Like Dancin’!
Original at NewNowNext
• Wed, Dec 5
By Julie Bolcer Filthy gorgeous: the Scissor Sisters assemble moments before the screening. “Keep your hands and feet inside your vagina,” advised Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears to the crowd gathered in New York City last night for a special screening of the...
Fanfiction: "Land of a Thousand Words"--KiraMomo
Original at You got your het pairing in my Bleach fandom!
• Mon, Aug 13
By Bleach Boys and Girls Author's note: Title taken from the Scissor Sisters song of the same name. For magicalcow ♥ Summary: Silence and darkness and cowardice: Izuru knows them all and he holds them close, in his heart. But he holds Hinamori closer yet. ...
Jake Shears gets engaged
Original at Monsters and Critics.com
• Mon, Jul 30
By BANG Scissor Sisters singer Jake Shears is to marry his boyfriend in a flamboyant New York ceremony.
Podcast: $3 Dollar Disco
Original at Beautiful Noise Broadcast
• Thu, Jun 28
The BNB is back with Red Hot Robot and the session called $3 Dollar Disco, a queer-as-f*ck session all about crazy mash ups and gay as liberace dance hits. Especially check out the rare B side collection of Scissor Sisters. Seriously folks, its the best dancey song they've ever done. So get you...
Album Review : Ta-Dah
Original at Rolling Stone
• Wed, Sep 20
Review: Perhaps the most illustrious group ever influenced by Stars on 45, Scissor Sisters are one of the most improbable and endearing success stories of recent years. In America, even in their native New York, they're some sort of underground band, whereas in Europe they're major star...
Scissor Sisters - We Are Scissor Sisters And So Are You (DVD)
Original at Film Junk » Music DVD Review
• Thu, Mar 17
By Goon This DVD is even better and more essential for fans than the album, and ranks as among the best music DVDs I’ve ever seen. Recommended to watch after Hedwig and the Angry Inch for one hell of a Gay Old Time. — Goon Scissor Sisters - We are Scissor Sisters, and so are you (DVD) One problem with liste...