Amanda Palmer

The Profile

Amanda Palmer is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist, co-founder of The Dresden Dolls. She is known for dark cabaret theatrics, landmark crowdfunding (Kickstarter) for Theatre Is Evil, and ongoing patronage via Patreon; she has also collaborated on the Evelyn Evelyn project and is married to author Neil Gaiman.

Co-founded The Dresden Dolls; solo albums include Who Killed Amanda Palmer (produced by Ben Folds), Theatre Is Evil (Kickstarter-funded), and There Will Be No Intermission; engages fans directly via Patreon; associated with Evelyn Evelyn; spouse: Neil Gaiman.

Three DeBaser reviews chart Amanda Palmer’s arc from theatrical wit to stark confession. Who Killed Amanda Palmer showcases Ben Folds’ polished production and her mercurial voice. Theatre Is Evil amplifies her pop-cabaret via a landmark Kickstarter. There Will Be No Intermission pares everything back to piano and brutal honesty, mirroring her live intensity.