Go Down Under For Only $0.69

Amanda Palmer Goes Down Under, the new solo release from the Dresden Doll front woman is now available for download. The collection contains mostly live tracks, both originals and covers, all Australia/New Zealand inspired. Details for the physical release still have not been revealed, but in true AFP style there should be some limited edition vinyl and other merch bundles available soon. The music itself can be enjoyed for the super low price of 69 cents. So for now jump over to her bandcamp site and support the indie-est of all music (the self-released type). And check out the video for "Map of Tasmania" at the bottom of this post. 

Palmer is again utilizing the practice that proved very successful with her Radiohead-covers EP, by self-releasing the music digitally for cheap and then offering limited edition physical copies at a premium to the more dedicated fan. If indie artists are looking for a model to follow on how to survive in the digital era of dwindling record sales, they should study Palmer. She has taken control of every aspect of her career and continues to pump out quality music, while gathering a large cult following in the process. Bravo to her.

The Attention Just Encourages Her

The Dresden Dolls @ La Zona Rosa, 11.21.10

I really like some of the shots I got from last week's Dresden Dolls show. Amanda and Brian put on one epic 3 hour long showing that should go done is some sort of record book for awesomeness. Take a gander...

Amanda Palmer Sings the Songs of Radiohead... For Only $0.84!!!

I don't shy away from expressing my love for Amanda Palmer. On top of being an artistic visionary with her music, she is an prolific songwriter whose literal lyrics have always been direct windows into her personal life. Additionally each musical venture of her career has expanded her palette. I was a huge fan of the Dresden Doll albums, and hold her solo debut, Who Killed Amanda Palmer, in even higher regard. I gave praise earlier this year to the art/performance project Evelyn Evelyn, an interesting (and semi-controversal) release that had Palmer playing the role of a siamese twin. Now with Ms Palmer being dropped by her record label (this is a good thing) she has self-released an EP that continues to show her diversity for music.

The title is pretty self-explanitory, Amanda Palmer Performs the Popular Hits of Radiohead on her Magical Ukulele. It's up for download at 'name your own pricing' with a minimum donation of $0.89, which basically covers the bandcamp and paypal fees. So Palmer is pretty much giving this away.

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Now while the word 'ukulele' may deter some some, I challenge any of them to listen to her version of "Idioteque" and not be blown away.

Evelyn Evelyn, the Album

The Evelyn Evelyn album is one that is bound to stir up some controversy. Actually, the concept of it already has people talking. But that's to be expected when two musicians dress up like carnival sideshow freaks, in this case conjoined-twins, to sing show tunes.

I'm not going to shy away from saying how much I love Amanda Palmer, but when I heard about Evelyn Evelyn I was a little skeptical. It's obviously a novelty act. And novelty acts can really come off on the corny side. Fortunately Palmer (and project co-twin Jason Webley) didn't shy away from everything that makes the concept gimmicky, because within its hokeyness lies its heart. I say that Evelyn Evelyn notches up another success for Palmer, who in my opinion is one of the most innovative musicians in indie today.

excerpt... Modeled as a carnival attraction itself, this Vaudevillian act is filled with show tunes, boisterous instruments, and silly lyrics. I dare to say, it all works magnificently.

Click over to Stereo Subversion to read my entire review:

[SSv Review: Evelyn Evelyn]