Jake Shears Talks New Scissor Sisters Album

A new LP from Scissor Sisters seemed imminent when the band started playing secret gigs comprised of 75% new material. That was October and it's been pretty quiet since, save for random studio blips on site. This will change in... CONTINUE READING JAKE SHEARS TALKS NEW SCISSOR SISTERS ALBUM»

Posted on August 27, 2009 (4 comments)
Tags: Jake Shears | Rain Machine | Scissor Sisters

TV On The Radio, Hot Chip, Beck Show Some Cover Love For The New War Child Compilation

Lots of artists you enjoy are covering lots of other artists you enjoy for another tribute album organized by and benefitting War Child, the "network of independent organisations, working across the world to help children affected by war." The pairings... CONTINUE READING TV ON THE RADIO, HOT CHIP, BECK SHOW SOME COVER LOVE FOR THE NEW WAR CHILD COMPILATION »

Elton John Revisits Yellow Brick Road With Rufus Wainwright, Jake Shears, Ben Folds

Last night Elton John returned to Broadway to perform his classic 1973 double album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road start to finish. The event benefited a number of AIDS charitable organizations (tickets ranged from $250 to $2,500) and featured an all-star... CONTINUE READING ELTON JOHN REVISITS YELLOW BRICK ROAD WITH RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, JAKE SHEARS, BEN FOLDS»

Scissor Sisters Debut New Songs At Secret NY Shows

Before digging into their own work, though, one of America's better known transsexuals Amanda Lepore, stripped nude and dug into her Fierce Pussy ... album. If you didn't know the Scissor Sisters were playing the Mercury Lounge in New York... CONTINUE READING SCISSOR SISTERS DEBUT NEW SONGS AT SECRET NY SHOWS»

Posted on October 16, 2008 in Video (4 comments)
Tags: Coachella | Late Of The Pier | Scissor Sisters

New Scissor Sisters Video - "Kiss You Off"

Scissor Sisters enlisted Robert Hales (Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy") to direct this vid from last year's Ta-Dah, and we received the heads-up with so much style-based supplementary info, it would be a waste not to share. Project Runaway aspirants, take note:The... CONTINUE READING NEW SCISSOR SISTERS VIDEO - "KISS YOU OFF"»

Posted on April 20, 2007 in Video (5 comments)
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Scissor Sisters Unleash Their Daytime Passions

Holy fucking infomercial. Scissor Sisters finally made their acting debut, and it's classy! The plot: Endora the child witch, a massive Jake Shears fan, casts a Scissor spell and summons the hammy glammers for a private performance. The agenda: Sell... CONTINUE READING SCISSOR SISTERS UNLEASH THEIR DAYTIME PASSIONS»

Posted on February 9, 2007 in Video (9 comments)
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Mayer's Prescription For Grey's Anatomy

So your favorite Peter Bjorn & John loving medical drama's had a rocky season behind the camera, with Isaiah Washington making derogatory comments about costar T.R. Knight a short while back. And while it seemed like the controversy was behind... CONTINUE READING MAYER'S PRESCRIPTION FOR GREY'S ANATOMY»

Posted on January 19, 2007 (8 comments)
Tags: Grey's Anatomy | John Mayer | Scissor Sisters

Scissor Sisters Acting Debut

We've heard the theories about why Scissor Sisters don't enjoy the same success here as they do across the pond. But nothing pushes units like turning up on daytime TV. Oh, sister. Babydaddy and the gang are gonna make an... CONTINUE READING SCISSOR SISTERS ACTING DEBUT»

Posted on December 6, 2006 (6 comments)
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Are American Listeners Too Concerned With "Cool"?

The AP's recent exploration of whether Jake Shears and Ana Matronic's band of dancing divas could ever have the success States side that they enjoy in Europe was awesome if only for this Babydaddy quip:People think that you have huge... CONTINUE READING ARE AMERICAN LISTENERS TOO CONCERNED WITH "COOL"?»

Posted on December 5, 2006 (51 comments)
Tags: Scissor Sisters

Noel Don't Feel Like Dancin'

This will come as a surprise to all of about none of you: Noel Gallagher's got an opinion! And not just about the environment, either. Believe it or not, he abhors another band:SPIN: What do you currently hate? NOEL GALLAGHER:... CONTINUE READING NOEL DON'T FEEL LIKE DANCIN'»

Posted on November 21, 2006 in Where's The Beef? (49 comments)
Tags: Oasis | Scissor Sisters

New Scissor Sisters Video - "Land Of A Thousand Words"

This cinematic clip for the second single from Ta-Dah rolls like the opening creds of a James Bond flick (circa the '70s, natch). It's a good choice for a single, too; still not hiding from their love for Elton John... CONTINUE READING NEW SCISSOR SISTERS VIDEO - "LAND OF A THOUSAND WORDS"»

Posted on November 6, 2006 in Video (3 comments)
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Scissor Sisters Dance With The "Stars"

It's just not the same without Harry Hamlin. ... CONTINUE READING SCISSOR SISTERS DANCE WITH THE "STARS"»

Posted on September 29, 2006 (11 comments)
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FYE Comfortably Dumb

You may have heard retail chain FYE will not be carrying the awesome new Scissor Sisters record. Why? Because its parent company is apparently run by a bunch of six-year-olds. Via MTV News:"I complained at the NARM [the National Association... CONTINUE READING FYE COMFORTABLY DUMB»

Posted on September 26, 2006 (30 comments)
Tags: Scissor Sisters

New Scissor Sisters - "The Other Side"

I'm also surprised how much I'm blogging about the Scissor Sisters. Especially because I once deemed them "not so special" on this very blog. Maybe I didn't listen to the last album enough, or maybe their live show did the... CONTINUE READING NEW SCISSOR SISTERS - "THE OTHER SIDE"»

Posted on September 25, 2006 (6 comments)
Tags: Justin Timberlake | Scissor Sisters

Scissor Sisters Watercooler

Guess what? Scissor Sisters love the Brothers Gibb and Elton John! For empirical evidence, you can stream every fabulous second of Ta-Dah at MySpace. We're not sure that "She's My Man" could sound anymore like Sir Elton's "I'm Still Standing"... CONTINUE READING SCISSOR SISTERS WATERCOOLER»

Posted on September 19, 2006 (2 comments)
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Star In A Scissor Sisters Video

At Dance Sister Dance. Fun! I made one starring Bunny Von Bulow and Lionel Richie. (It's really funny if you knew them, 'cause they totally hate Scissor Sisters.) Thanks EJ for the link! Post your own in the comments. Anyone... CONTINUE READING STAR IN A SCISSOR SISTERS VIDEO»

Posted on September 13, 2006 (11 comments)
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Boo Hoo

Scissor Sisters' frontman Jake Shears gets fragile in the new Uncut:"Earlier this year, David Gilmour told my manager that he wanted me to sing 'Comfortably Numb' with him at Radio City Music Hall for two shows. So of course I'm... CONTINUE READING BOO HOO»

Posted on September 9, 2006 (8 comments)
Tags: Pink Floyd | Scissor Sisters

Virgin Festival Ticket Giveaway

On 9/23, the Virgin Festival hits Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. And we're gonna give away two pairs of tickets (tickets are $100 each!). You're responsible for your travel and lodging, but Pimlico is less than an hour... CONTINUE READING VIRGIN FESTIVAL TICKET GIVEAWAY»

I Don't Feel Like Dancin' With Tucker Carlson

The Scissor Sisters' forthcoming Ta-Dah (9/26) will be available as a Deluxe Edition with an extra disc of bonus tracks: 1. "Hair Baby" 2. "Almost Sorry" 3. "Transistor" 4. "Making Ladies" 5. "Contact High" (Demo) 6. "I Don't Feel Like... CONTINUE READING I DON'T FEEL LIKE DANCIN' WITH TUCKER CARLSON»

Posted on August 23, 2006 (13 comments)
Tags: Scissor Sisters

The Bitch Is The New Black

Cranky old bitch Elton John -- sorry, Sir Elton John -- says American rock bands need to dress more like Mark Bolan. He tells Fashion Rocks Magazine:"It's been a thing the British have always been very good at, with Bowie,... CONTINUE READING THE BITCH IS THE NEW BLACK»

Posted on August 2, 2006 (17 comments)
Tags: Elton John | Scissor Sisters | The Killers

New Scissor Sisters - "Don't Feel Like Dancin'"

Like we said on first blush at their Bowery gig a few months ago, "Don't Feel Like Dancing" -- from the Sisters' forthcoming sophomore effort Ta Dah -- is a seriously infectious Brothers Gibb workout. But having this track in... CONTINUE READING NEW SCISSOR SISTERS - "DON'T FEEL LIKE DANCIN'"»

Posted on July 24, 2006 in MP3 (46 comments)
Tags: Elton John | Scissor Sisters | The View

Scissor Sisters @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC 4/23/06

A friend texted "where r u?" as I made my way to the stage during Tiga's opening DJ set. "At a gay club, apparently," I wrote back. For two nights this weekend, Scissor Sisters brought Chelsea to Bowery, and the... CONTINUE READING SCISSOR SISTERS @ BOWERY BALLROOM, NYC 4/23/06»

Posted on April 24, 2006 in Concert, MP3 (17 comments)
Tags: Elton John | Scissor Sisters

You Stay Home, She Takes Your Mama Out

Could benefit from a little nip/tuck, but this boot's brilliant nonetheless. Scissor Sisters' "Take Your Mama" meets Beatles' "For No One" meets George Michael's "Freedom '90" meets Aretha Franklin's "Think"... DJ Earworm - "No One Takes Away Your Freedom" (MP3)... CONTINUE READING YOU STAY HOME, SHE TAKES YOUR MAMA OUT»

Posted on April 2, 2005 (17 comments)
Tags: George Michael | Scissor Sisters | The Beatles

Bono Hearts Scissor Sisters

BBC talks to Scissor Sisters about their unusual gig at P.S.1 last week... Ana Matronic says it was a pretty strange gig, as people were watching them from roofs and hanging out of windows and then it got even more... CONTINUE READING BONO HEARTS SCISSOR SISTERS»

Posted on August 5, 2004 (68 comments)
Tags: Scissor Sisters | U2

RE: Scissor Sisters Cover Franz Ferdinand

Scissor Sisters - "Take Me Out" is the highest fidelity version I've found so far. Thanks Audrey. Also recommended: Tara Jane O'Neil - "The Poisoned Mine." Link via Ryan. And if that stuff's too mellow for you, I heard a... CONTINUE READING RE: SCISSOR SISTERS COVER FRANZ FERDINAND»

Posted on July 8, 2004 (31 comments)
Tags: Franz Ferdinand | Scissor Sisters