In a new interview with NME, on the occasion of their long-awaited return, Scissor Sisters have spoken about the adjective of “gay band” that the press of the time attributed to them, 20 years ago: “It had roots in homophobia.”
At one point in the interview with the British media, the members of the group are asked if the “gay band” label that was attributed to them at the time bothered them: “I looked at our straight counterparts and had some resentment for having this extra label, which made it easier for some people to discard us,” said Jake Shears. «What is a gay group? Village People? Because that’s not us,” added Babydaddy.
In an unexpected turn of events, Shears quotes Azealia Banks: “You don’t eat gay pizza, you eat pizza. I like to think about music that way. “It’s just that.” When asked if the label was meant as a compliment, Del Marquis denies it: “At the time, I think it had roots in homophobia.” Babydaddy provides the counterpoint: “I also think there was something camp about us in people’s minds.”
Scissor Sisters have returned after a decade for a dozen concerts in the United Kingdom, as well as one in Ireland. However, the tour for the 20th anniversary of their debut will take place without the group’s co-leader, Ana Matronic.
