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Formed in Boston in 2000 after meeting at a Halloween party, pianist/songwriter Amanda Palmer and drummer/guitarist Brian Viglione established The Dresden Dolls as a singular force in the underground art scene. Their fusion of theatricality, DIY, and cabaret sensibility helped defi ne the Punk Cabaret genre. “My Alcoholic Friends”, “Coin-Operated Boy”, and other classic Dolls songs have gone viral on short-form video platforms, bringing the band millions of monthly listeners on Spotify.
The band has earned a global reputation for scorchingly visceral live performances, sharing stages with artists including Nine Inch Nails, Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Harry, and The Cure. Festival appearances have included Lollapalooza, Coachella, Bonnaroo, Fuji Rock, and Glastonbury. They've collaborated with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall, received multiple Boston Music Awards, and were hand-selected by Patti Smith to perform at Queen Elizabeth Hall for U.K's Meltdown Festival. Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Lady Gaga, and Jinkx Monsoon have all publicly celebrated their work.
Following an unoffi cial hiatus beginning in 2008, the band tours sporadically, and both artists have pursued wide-ranging creative paths. Viglione has performed with Nine Inch Nails and Violent Femmes, while Palmer has built a multifaceted solo career spanning theater, crowdfunding, and public speaking.
The band continues to work hard to create an all-inclusive and welcoming community of dreamers and artists.
The band has earned a global reputation for scorchingly visceral live performances, sharing stages with artists including Nine Inch Nails, Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Harry, and The Cure. Festival appearances have included Lollapalooza, Coachella, Bonnaroo, Fuji Rock, and Glastonbury. They've collaborated with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall, received multiple Boston Music Awards, and were hand-selected by Patti Smith to perform at Queen Elizabeth Hall for U.K's Meltdown Festival. Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Lady Gaga, and Jinkx Monsoon have all publicly celebrated their work.
Following an unoffi cial hiatus beginning in 2008, the band tours sporadically, and both artists have pursued wide-ranging creative paths. Viglione has performed with Nine Inch Nails and Violent Femmes, while Palmer has built a multifaceted solo career spanning theater, crowdfunding, and public speaking.
The band continues to work hard to create an all-inclusive and welcoming community of dreamers and artists.
Monthly Listeners
2.1 million
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Followers
408,260
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Total Streams
381.7 million
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