Friday, October 28 2011
Art Endures, Capitalism Degenerates: The Evolving Career of Amanda Palmer
The arts have always suffered and survived in times of economic depression. Amanda Palmer has forged a career that has not only weathered the recession, but rejects the received wisdom of the music industry. Is she an exception to the rule, or an example other artists should follow?
Thursday, February 17 2011
Amanda Palmer: Goes Down Under
Pandering is not always a bad thing. Pimping one’s self and music as a way of entertainment is a form of performance art with a long-honored tradition.
Wednesday, April 21 2010
Evelyn Evelyn - “Elephant Elephant” Video (PopMatters Premiere)
Evelyn Evelyn channel vaudeville and The Sound of Music on their brand new video... with puppets, yes puppets.
Tuesday, December 9 2008
Amanda Palmer - 3 December 2008: Chicago, Cabaret Metro
Words and Pictures by Kirstie Shanley
Tuesday, October 7 2008
Various Artists: Peace (for mom)
A unique memorial for a mother -- 34 tracks from Stars of the Lid, Jessica Bailiff, A Place to Bury Strangers, Sandro Perri, Antony and the Johnsons, Keith Fullerton Whitman, Fridge, Nudge, Matmos, Ida, Sybarite, and many others.
Friday, September 19 2008
Amanda Palmer: Who Killed Amanda Palmer
The Dresden Doll singer's solo debut is, not surprisingly, Dresden Doll-ian.
