I see everybody arguing about what the value of music should be instead of what I think the bigger conversation is, which is that music has value, it's subjective and we're moving to a new era where the audience is taking more responsibility for supporting artists at whatever level. Amanda Palmer argueartistaudience share on social
The challenge in my life really is keeping the balance between feeling creatively energized and fulfilled without feeling overwhelmed and like I'm in the middle of a battlefield. Amanda Palmer balancebattlefieldchallenge Change image and share on social
I have used Twitter for so many things, from places to stay, places to go, things to do, things I need, medical advice, you name it. Especially when I'm on tour, it really feels like I'm being taken care of by half a million people. It is like having a mom. Amanda Palmer advicecarefelt share on social
Every album is just a greatest hits of whatever songs are on a pile when I go in to make a record. Amanda Palmer albumgreathit Change image and share on social
I suppose I'm happy to sell my time and energy, but I'm not happy to sell my initial creative time. Amanda Palmer creativeenergyhappy Change image and share on social
Crowdfunding as an idea itself isn't new - bands have been doing it since the dawn of time. Amanda Palmer bandcrowdfundingdawn Change image and share on social
The stage show is, in some sense, highly theatrical. It's definitely not just a band in jeans playing rock and roll. Amanda Palmer bandhighlyjean Change image and share on social
Neil Gaiman swooped into my life though another friend, Jason Webley, who knew we were fans of each other's work and introduced us via email. Neil and I, like me and Ben, just hit it off instantly. Amanda Palmer benemailfan Change image and share on social
