The early years of this millennium's musical landscape were confusing. As is the case with the beginnings of any decade, bands began to shake loose the musical bloat of the mainstream and reach back into the past for influences, all while introducing new inspiration. Born out of this confusion was dance-punk and bands like Gossip. Now 10 years old, Gossip's dance-punk has become the exception, not the rule, of indie rock, and their sound has responded by becoming even more refined and laser-direct than before. As always, lead singer Beth Ditto's voice is an irreplaceable commodity for Gossip. She could have been a star in most any decade, in most any genre. Her voice is smoky, soulful, completely in control. When she says dance, it's hard not to listen. 

[Capitol Theater, with The Need, 10 p.m., $10 OFS members, $15 non-members, 206 Fifth Ave. SE, Olympia, 360.754.6670]