Amanda Palmer performing in the Soundcheck studio.
(Michael Katzif/WNYC)
Singer and pianist Amanda Palmer gained notoriety and a cult following first with the punk-cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls and later with her 2008 solo record Who Killed Amanda Palmer. Since that time, Palmer has released an album of Radiohead songs played on her "magic ukulele," performed wearing just balloons, and put out a Twitter message announcing she might've agreed to marry author Neil Gaiman, but also "might have been drunk." And she had a record-setting fan-funding campaign for her latest album Theatre Is Evil.
When she joined us at Soundcheck, Palmer was touring with her Grand Theft Orchestra and recruiting musician volunteers to fill out her band, a project that soon created something of an Internet-stir. (Palmer announced this week she will pay all the musicians who take part in her shows.)
Regardless, Palmer's captivating, energetic pop songs reflect the fun and intensity of a performer with a keen sense for the theatrical. Watch Palmer's inspired performances from the Soundcheck studio.
Set List:
- "The Killing Type"
- "The Bed Song"
- "Want It Back"
Guests:
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Comments [2]
Amanda Palmer's behavior is disgusting. She should never been honored as a guest of your program and your radio station and show should mention what she did and recant her invitation or ever get invited again to your show.
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/culture/2012/10/amanda-palmers-kickstarter-scandal.html?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
I heard this broadcast. I listen to soundcheck whenever it's on. This morning I discovered this link on my FB page and frankly, quite DISGUSTED that you would have someone like Amanda Palmer on your show if what this report says is true. I'm an artist as well and this behavior should not only be condemned, but real punishment/fines need to be dealt this individual. I hope someone/anyone at your radio station will condemn this person Amanda Palmer's behavior as unacceptable in the arts community. I'm a NYer and find this appalling.
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