There are 2 artists known as "The Gist":

1) Nom de plume of Cardiff-born Stuart Moxham, former member of Young Marble Giants, for 1983 solo album Embrace the Herd, released on Rough Trade records.

2)Canadian Avant-garde duo, whom write and preform mostly comical songs in a wide variety of genres and styles, provided they are under a minute in length.
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