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Confidence Man Teams Up with JADE for Addictive New Track ‘gossip’
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INTRODUCTION: THE BUZZ BEHIND ‘GOSSIP’
In a bold and infectious return to the spotlight, Australian electro-pop duo Confidence Man has teamed up with French electronic music producer JADE for a shimmering new single titled “gossip.” Released on July 23, 2025, the track is already making waves across streaming platforms and festival stages with its punchy beats, cheeky lyrics, and irresistible energy. Both sonically and thematically, gossip lives up to its name — a playful and scathing look at rumor culture, the performance of fame, and the dancefloor drama that fuels Confidence Man’s aesthetic.
The release of gossip marks a key moment in the evolution of both acts. For Confidence Man — known for their high-energy stage presence, ironic pop stylings, and vibrant fashion — the single signals a deeper dive into club-forward sounds without losing their signature sense of fun. For JADE, whose career spans house, techno, and future bass, the collaboration introduces his production style to a wider global pop audience while cementing his role as one of France’s most forward-thinking beatmakers.
Together, they’ve created a track that’s not just made for dancing — it’s made for talking. And in today’s world, that might be more powerful than ever.
THE GENESIS OF THE COLLABORATION
The creation of gossip didn’t happen overnight. According to interviews and behind-the-scenes teases posted by both acts on social media, the collaboration began as a late-night DM exchange after Confidence Man shared one of JADE’s remixes on their Instagram story. “We just vibed immediately,” said Janet Planet, one half of Confidence Man. “JADE has this energy that’s both slick and unhinged — exactly what we love.”
They began working remotely between Paris and Melbourne, trading stems and samples via email and late-night video calls. “The concept came first,” JADE explained. “We wanted something satirical, but also universal. Everyone gossips. Everyone’s been gossiped about. And that tension — between truth, performance, and identity — was the juice.”
That “juice” became the DNA of the track: a swirling blend of synth-heavy house grooves, hyper-pop vocal manipulations, and a tongue-in-cheek lyrical narrative that walks the line between comedy and critique.
THE SOUND: A SONIC SLAP IN THE FACE (IN A GOOD WAY)
From the moment gossip begins, it demands attention. The beat drops with a distorted vocal hook — “Did you hear what she said?” — before launching into a relentless, pulsing groove that draws from 90s Eurodance, acid house, and the kind of over-the-top pop irony that Confidence Man has built a brand on.
The verses are delivered in Janet Planet’s signature deadpan, alternating between whispered accusations and sing-song taunts. “She said, she said, she said / But what did she mean?” is repeated like a mantra — equal parts satire and seduction. Sugar Bones, the duo’s other half, joins in with exaggerated backup lines, amplifying the track’s theatricality.
JADE’s production adds a distinctly European underground club feel to the track — synth lines spiral like disco balls caught in strobes, while the bassline thumps with a precision that feels both retro and futuristic. The drop is pure dopamine — distorted, echoing, and made for bodies in motion.
In short, gossip is a banger — but it’s also a commentary. A dancefloor takedown of digital whisper culture, media-fueled performance, and the absurdity of fame in the TikTok era.
LYRICS: WIT, IRONY, AND A SHARP TONGUE
What sets gossip apart from standard club fare is its lyrical intelligence. Confidence Man has always leaned heavily into irony, camp, and satire — and gossip is no exception. The lyrics are minimalist, looping, and intentionally shallow on the surface. But look deeper, and you find a critique of the very culture that birthed it.
Lines like:
“She’s got secrets in her pockets / But they’re not even hers to keep”
“Whisper louder, make it count / If it’s fake, just spell it out”
…suggest a deeper awareness of the dynamics at play in social spaces both real and digital. It’s a song that works whether you’re on the dancefloor or dissecting the lyrics in a late-night group chat.
VISUALS: A VIDEO DRIPPING WITH SATIRE
To accompany the release, the duo dropped a visually extravagant music video directed by French artist and filmmaker Camille Legrand. Set in a surreal hybrid of a Parisian fashion show and a high school bathroom (yes, really), the video brings the themes of gossip to life with vivid, surreal styling.
Janet Planet struts in a sequin trench coat while whispering into gold-plated phones. Sugar Bones appears in a neon-lit hallway surrounded by mirrors, multiplying himself as he mouths rumors. JADE shows up as a disembodied voiceover, broadcast through vintage intercom speakers — a clever nod to his role as the unseen sonic manipulator.
Every frame is oozing with irony, aesthetic maximalism, and intentional absurdity. The video quickly went viral on TikTok and YouTube Shorts, where fans began lip-syncing to iconic lines and mimicking the campy, exaggerated dance moves.
CULTURAL CONTEXT: A TIMELY RELEASE
It’s no accident that gossip is dropping at a time when internet culture is obsessed with virality, reputation, and performative identity. Confidence Man and JADE tap into this cultural moment with precision. The song doesn’t just participate in the discourse — it holds up a mirror to it.
In an age where gossip spreads faster than fact, gossip is both product and critique. It thrives on its own ability to be shared, dissected, remixed, and memed — even as it pokes fun at those very behaviors.
It also reflects the continued rise of genre-blurring, boundary-smashing collaborations between pop and electronic artists. With hyper-pop influences, acid house rhythms, and a decidedly post-ironic tone, gossip feels like a zeitgeist track — one that could only have emerged in 2025.
RECEPTION: STREAMING SUCCESS AND FAN REACTION
Within 48 hours of its release, gossip racked up over 2 million streams on Spotify and debuted at #4 on Apple Music’s Electronic Chart. The video gained over 1.5 million views on YouTube in the first three days and became a trending sound on TikTok with over 20,000 user-generated videos in the first week.
Fans praised the track’s infectious rhythm, sharp writing, and replay value. “Confidence Man never misses,” wrote one user on Reddit. “This is like the evil cousin of ‘Holiday’ — and I love it.”
Critics were equally enthusiastic. Pitchfork called the track “brilliantly chaotic,” while NME described it as “a sugar-coated slap to the face of pop culture.” The Guardian praised JADE’s production as “slick, dangerous, and deeply danceable.”
LIVE DEBUT: GOSSIP ON STAGE
The track made its live debut during Confidence Man’s surprise set at Splendour in the Grass 2025, where fans lost their minds during the explosive chorus drop. JADE joined them onstage for the first time ever, turning the performance into an impromptu club rave complete with strobe lights, smoke cannons, and a choreographed “rumor circle” dance.
Fans described the moment as “electric,” “wild,” and “pure chaos in the best way possible.” The live performance proved that gossip wasn’t just made for headphones — it was born for stages.
LOOKING AHEAD: MORE COLLABS, MORE CHAOS
The release of gossip might just be the beginning. In a recent interview with BBC Radio 1, both acts hinted at future collaborations. “There’s definitely more where this came from,” said Sugar Bones. “We’re not done stirring the pot.”
JADE added, “We wanted this to feel like the first chapter — not the whole book.”
Rumors (fittingly) are already swirling about a follow-up single and possibly even a joint EP. If gossip is any indication, whatever comes next will be wild, witty, and impossible to ignore.
CONCLUSION: WHEN MUSIC BECOMES THE MESSAGE
At its core, gossip is more than just a banger — it’s a cultural artifact. It’s a track that weaponizes playfulness, critiques the spectacle of fame, and still makes you want to dance until 3 a.m. Confidence Man and JADE have delivered a collaboration that is equal parts clever and chaotic — and in doing so, they’ve reminded us that in a world full of noise, sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is turn it up.
Because in the end, the gossip isn’t just about them.
It’s about us.
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