Today marks the start of Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra’s 2012 summer promo tour for the forthcoming album, “Theatre Is Evil.” The band will weave their way through six cities – Berlin, London, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Boston – performing multiple sold-out events in each. In addition to “customary” rock… Read more »
Amanda Palmer has shattered records for crowd-funding musicians on Kickstarter . After reaching her initial goal of $100,000 in only seven hours, the presale has climbed to over $730,000! Last night, as a special treat to her backers, Amanda released an early taste of her new album. And now Check out the MP3 for “Do It… Read more »
The brand new album from Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra is on the way! AFP’s new labor of love has been gestating over the last four years and now it needs a little help from YOU (the fans) to spring to life! There are a ton of behind-the-scenes expenses that, back when Amanda… Read more »
On May 15th, Music For Occupy will release a 100-track digital compilation – featuring AFP, Mogwai, Yoko Ono, Patti Smith, Yo La Tengo, Ladytron, and literally dozens of others – entitled “ Occupy This Album .” While the 4-CD (78 track) version is Amanda-less, the digital collection features a previously unreleased live performance of “Ukulele Anthem” from her fall tour with… Read more »
We’re pleased to announce that the video for Evelyn Evelyn ‘s “Have You Seen My Sister Evelyn?” has been nominated for the 16th Annual Webby Awards in the Music category. This gives the brainchild of Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley a chance to win TWO awards: The Webby Award and the Webby People’s Voice Award. Take a few minutes to re-familiarize yourself with the video!… Read more »
In February, Amanda and The Grand Theft Orchestra released a remastered digital single and music video for “Polly” (a haunting cover of the Nirvana classic).We never expected that the song would find its way outside of the digital realm, but we are pleased to announce that it’s about to…and in the best way possible.On April 21st, a 7″ vinyl single for… Read more »
With March drawing to a close, it’s about time to do some good old fashioned Spring cleaning and welcome new things into the world…AFP-style.For a very short time, we are offering the first in a new series of limited edition shirts, as well as a coupon for $20 off all orders above $75. In other… Read more »
AFP and her new band, The Grand Theft Orchestra, are doing an exclusive five-night-residency at Melbourne’s Northcote Social Club …new band, new music, and special guests every night!Tickets are on sale NOW! Grab ‘em (and RSVP on Facebook): • TUESDAY, February 28th – TICKETS | RSVP • WEDNESDAY, February 29th – TICKETS | RSVP • TUESDAY, March 6th – TICKETS | RSVP • WEDNESDAY,… Read more »
You may remember SPIN Magazine’s celebration of and tribute to Nirvana’s “Nevermind” on the 20th anniversary of the record’s release, last fall. You hopefully also recall that Amanda recorded a spine-tingling cover of “Polly” for it alongside her new band, The Grand Theft Orchestra (Michael McQuilken and co-conspirator, Chad Raines).Shot in Connecticut in November 2011, the video - directed by GTO-member McQuilken and featuring actors Christopher… Read more »
We’re happy to announce two more special dates in Melbourne this month! Amanda will appear as a special guest at the infamous Club Spiegel cabaret show presented by the Arts Centre of Melbourne. The raunchy hijinks go down at 11:45PM on February 17th. You can get your tickets HERE and be sure to RSVP . Also, be sure to… Read more »
The Dolls’ Reunion Tour may be over, but Amanda Fucking Palmer isn’t finished with Australia just yet. We’re announcing two more appearances later this month. On February 17th, Melbourners can catch AFP at Federation Square for the Sustainable Living Festival 2012 . This free, all ages show will feature a special ukulele only set. Then, on the 19th, Amanda… Read more »
Aside from being a musical legend in Australia, Paul Kelly is a dear friend of Amanda’s and an ally to all here at Team AFP. He will be finishing up a tour of the UK before heading over to the States for a month of what will surely be unforgettable shows. Check out a complete… Read more »
art by Malleus Rock Art Labs THE DRESDEN DOLLS RETURNETH, and this time we mean fuckin’ business. we’re gonna play in our old stomping grounds and then go show donald trump and the rest of the clowns in that swamp what the fuck is up. and if i may say so myself: if you’ve only… Read more »
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