The Scissor Sisters need to set the document straight on how they have been labeled.
Though the band was fashioned within the homosexual nightlife scene of New York and their identify is derived from a lesbian intercourse act, the Scissor Sisters — which options three homosexual members — felt restricted in being referred to as a “homosexual band” within the early 2000s.
In a new interview with NME, frontman Jason “Jake Shears” Sellards mentioned, “I used to be taking a look at our straight counterparts, and, like, I had a little bit of resentment that we form of had this further label that made it simpler for some [people] to dismiss us.”
Backing vocalist Scott “Babydaddy” Hoffman agreed, saying, “We used to say, ‘What’s a homosexual band? Is it Village Folks?’ As a result of that’s not us.” He additionally acknowledged that the time period is “so much much less loaded now,” admitting, “I don’t actually know what it was presupposed to say, besides that we have been open about who we have been, and there have been some themes [in our music] that have been undoubtedly queer themes.”
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“I don’t suppose it was meant as a praise,” guitarist Del Marquis added. “At the moment, I feel it was rooted in homophobia. We’d get numerous ‘camper than a row of tents’ [comments].”
The band additionally had a problem with the “camp” label. “I bought to satisfy Gore Vidal proper earlier than he died – which was a really particular second for me – and I’ll always remember he turned to me mentioned: ‘Camp is simply one other phrase for many who don’t have any expertise,'” Shears, 46, revealed, saying that being referred to as camp “made me somewhat loopy.”
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Elsewhere within the interview, Scissor Sisters additionally addressed how their followers have reacted to their reunion.
“Since we introduced the reunion, we’ve had folks say they have been too younger to see us [first time around], however not too younger to not be affected by us and the inadvertent message within the [debut] album,” Marquis, 47, mentioned. “Typically that’s probably the most affecting factor: if you’re so younger and also you don’t have anybody advocating for you, however you may see a glimpse of one other life or one other world in bands and in music. And if we occupy that house for some folks, we did our job.”
The band reunited simply in time to rejoice the twentieth anniversary of their 2004 self-titled debut. As of now, the Scissor Sisters will solely be performing within the UK in 2025. Authentic member Ana Matronic is not going to be becoming a member of the band for the reunion as a result of commitments along with her new podcast, Good Time Sallies.
Take a look at the Scissor Sisters’ full tour dates under.
Might 16, 2025 – Nottingham, England – Motorpoint Area Nottingham *
Might 17, 2025 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro *
Might 19, 2025 – Bournemouth, England – Bournemouth Worldwide Centre *
Might 20, 2025 – Cardiff, Wales – Utilita Area Cardiff *
Might 21, 2025 – Manchester, England – Co-op Stay *
Might 23, 2025 – London, England – The O2 *
Might 24, 2025 – Leeds, England – First Direct Area *
Might 25, 2025 – Birmingham, England – Utilita Area Birmingham *
Might 27, 2025 – Belfast, Northern Eire – SSE Area *
Might 28, 2025 – Dublin, Eire – 3Arena *
* with Alison Goldfrapp
