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Gavin Russom, the synth player for LCD Soundsystem, has come out as trans in a new interview with Pitchfork.

“Over the last year and a half, I went from my trans identity being something I was in touch with and worked through in one way or another, to suddenly this shift where it’s on the front burner. Now it’s time to become a whole person,” she explained.

After Russom finished recording and touring with the band last year she “took time off to focus on her own self-care, ultimately finding support in New York City’s large and diverse community of trans women.”

Now Russom has debuted “a new photo that reflects how I feel comfortable expressing myself, feminine pronouns, and I’m using my old name.”

Russom is known as part of LCD Soundsystem and now as the band prepares to headline the Pitchfork Music Festival, the night before their show...


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Live your best life, Gavin.

i guess it's cool he's trans and comfortable with it...i'm just glad to hear they've got a new album coming out! first i've heard of it.

peedub said:

i guess it's cool he's trans and comfortable with it...i'm just glad to hear they've got a new album coming out! first i've heard of it.

She seems to be comfortable with her decision, so I'm fully supportive of that.

I only generally know about them.

oh, right...pronouns. i suppose that's the focus here.

but...new lcd soundsystem! yay!

peedub said:

oh, right...pronouns. i suppose that's the focus here.

but...new lcd soundsystem! yay!

Gavin or Gavina--it's all about the music...