Indie gossip!

[vanderlyle]

So, finally, after loitering about the edges of tattle, I can create my own thread!

What I want to know here is; what is your indie music gossip? Tell me all about the libertines, Belle and Sebastian, Manics, wet leg…. Just give me the gossip.

ill start; apparently Dave Grohl is not the nicest man in pop

 

[Rfl2018]

Not gossip, but I cannot stand wet leg!!!

 

[vanderlyle]

Not gossip, but I cannot stand wet leg!!!

Why not?! I love them! Any tea?

 

[Rfl2018]

No tea, just find the singer very boring!

 

[vanderlyle]

I’ve a girl crush on her! She is so cool and beautiful

 

[Stillwater]

A cousin of the Kings of Leons has had a Just Giving set up by a friend for her breast cancer treatment. WTF

 

[CarmenGhia]

ill start; apparently Dave Grohl is not the nicest man in pop

This we now know to be true.

There are a lot of nasty-sounding rumours about Paul Draper from Mansun and his behaviour towards female fans and collaborators.

 

[PeteM]

There are more than a few problematic UK people in this world of music that come to mind - as you say, Paul Draper's one, then there's Mark Morriss, Martin Rossiter, Graham Coxon...

 

[TessStammer]

Martin R. A psycho.

 

[vanderlyle]

Martin R. A psycho.

Martin Rossiter? From Gene?

 

[CarmenGhia]

Martin Rossiter let various people believe he was gay for quite a while. I'm sure Paul Draper did the same at one point.

 

[vanderlyle]

Martin Rossiter let various people believe he was gay for quite a while. I'm sure Paul Draper did the same at one point.

Yes. I thought that I had imagined that. When I was a teenager I’m sure I read something saying that he was gay or bi. I was surprised he is married to a woman now

 

[LellsBells]

There are more than a few problematic UK people in this world of music that come to mind - as you say, Paul Draper's one, then there's Mark Morriss, Martin Rossiter, Graham Coxon...

What has Graham Coxon done?

 

[ThePelican]

What has Graham Coxon done?

Mild-mannered Graham Coxon?? Cripes.

 

[LellsBells]

Mild-mannered Graham Coxon?? Cripes.

I was thinking the same, that’s why I asked

 

[PeteM]

Rumours of domestic abuse re his ex-wife.

 

[CarmenGhia]

Damon Albarn was a prick to Justine Frischmann as well. Tried to get her to jack in her music career at its height.

 

[Angelesque]

Graham Coxon has some seriously dodgy interactions and encounters with young fans, hasn’t he? Lots on the internet detailing his exchanges with the young fangirls who follow him about when he’s on tour.

And as mentioned above… certainly seemed to be abusive to his most recent wife, from what she said following their split.

 

[Sideboard Bob]

The Long Blondes were due to reunite and tour a couple of years ago but it got cancelled after the ex partner of guitarist and songwriter Dorian Cox alleged him of serious abuse.

The Long Blondes reunion shows canceled after allegations against guitarist

Mid-'00s era UK band The Long Blondes were set to reform for shows this fall, but those have been canceled following allegations of sexual assault against guitarist and co-founding member Dorian Cox...

www.brooklynvegan.com

 

[Sideboard Bob]

To post something not depressing to this thread.

Does anyone know about the song Gin Soaked Boy by The Divine Comedy? I remember at the time Neil Hannon said the lyrics were actually a riddle? But reading them now I think he was just messing with us!

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Edited to add... Omg there is an answer!

Spoiler

I remember him saying only his mum knew the answer, awww.