Amanda Palmer to Pay Volunteer Musicians
Amanda Palmer has had a rough week. After raising over $1 million through Kickstarter to fund her lastest album, she asked some of her touring musicians to “volunteer” their services despite having plenty of cash to properly compensate them. Though the musicians agreed to Palmer’s offer, the move has drawn widespread criticism, most notably from Steve Albini. In the wake of the backlash, Palmer has finally decided to pay her musicians after all.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAmanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra: Theatre Is Evil
Amanda Palmer linked up with The Grand Theft Orchestra, stitching together each entity's dark beauty to make the sweeping, burgundy satin expanse that is Theatre Is Evil. read more
Found in: Music, Reviews8 Musicians Talk Artistic Independence
If you’re trying to decide about making a Kickstarter commitment or a big-label leap, fret not. Below, we’ve talked to eight different working acts that shed some light on the ins and outs of artistic freedom in a world of labels, the internet and cheap(er) home recording equipment. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayAmanda Palmer Names New Album Theater is Evil
It’s been a milestone month for Amanda Palmer after hitting the $1 million mark for her massive Kickstarter campaign. The campaign will fund her forthcoming album—a collaboration with The Grand Theft Orchestra, which includes Michael McQuilken, Chad Raines, and Jherek Bischoff—and the touring and promotion that will follow its release. The campaign wrapped up yesterday, which ultimately raised a whopping $1,192,793 from supportive fans.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCatching Up With Amanda Palmer
“THIS IS THE FUTURE OF MUSIC” is a grand statement, and that’s exactly the one singer, songwriter and performance artist Amanda Palmer is making with her current Kickstarter campaign. Like thousands of independent artists before her, Palmer turned to Kickstarter, a website that greenlights an array of artistic endeavors and then offers them a platform to raise money their projects through “crowd funding” for a set amount by a non-negotiable deadline, to finance her new album and its subsequent promotion and tour.... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesAmanda Palmer Announces New Album, Tour Dates
Singer/songwriter and Dresden Dolls frontwoman Amanda Palmer has announced a new studio album, her first since parting ways with her record label four years ago. The album will feature her new band, The Grand Theft Orchestra.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAmanda Palmer Announces New Solo Album
Singer, composer, occasional comic book conceptualizer and all-around performer Amanda Palmer has announced that she’s working on her next solo album. Having already finished recording with The Grand Theft Orchestra in Australia, Palmer is currently working with producer John Congleton (St. Vincent, Murder By Death, Modest Mouse) in Dallas, Texas. read more
Found in: Music, NewsSeven Musicians Who Write Comics
We dig comics here at Paste. But, we’re first and foremost a music publication, so it’s about time we highlighted some of the musicians who venture into the wonderful wacky world of comics. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayComic Book & Graphic Novel Round-Up (11/23/11)
Each week, Paste reviews the most intriguing comic books, graphic novels, graphic memoirs and other illustrated books.... read more
Found in: Books, Reviews10 Great Band Blogs
Some artists take advantage of their literary chops by posting everything from poetry to food commentary, while others use Tumblr to share photos, live sets and spontaneous videos. read more
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