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drowning in emotion - mostly overwhelming happiness - finally making my way home-home after some detours, and lots to say, soon, but meanwhile …. aghhhhhhhhh

i got to hug brian.

oh. my. god.


(photo by katy)

four years separated, due to all the painful circumstances probably nobody would care to discuss. we are all so mangled and survived.

and now, reunited in love and friendship and the eternal bonds of the punk cabaret.

everybody say hi to Brian Viglione of The Dresden Dolls, my long lost drummer friend brother musician mate.

here we are.

the band is getting back together, dudes. we are gonna make electrically flaming new dolls music, record it, and tour…everywhere.

we have endured shit you would not believe, and therefore our band will be 10000x more powerful.

it’s gonna take time. i’m moderately traumatized - i don’t say that in jest - by things that have happened over the past few years. i need a lot of time to recover. than i can work from peak condition. gimme a goddamn sec. breeeeeeaaaatheeee!!!!


(photo: kelly davidson)

our eyes were always exactly the same color, and so were our souls. we are slightly more wrinkled, but like a velvet gown, it looks good on us. we are real. we are so real.

we have all the insight and patience and clarity of old people but we aren’t quite old yet. band prime, i think.

rather than reaching a middle age crisis and buying a sports car or getting hair transplants, we are simply going to rock your feckin faces off.

feeeeeeeeelllll, feel the emanating power of our love for you. close eyes and receive!!!

wait until you see what we are going to do. there will be double bass drums and loud piano. we are going to FULLY DESTROY YOU AND FULLY PUT YOU BACK TOGETHER WITH THE POWER OF ROCK LOVE.


(from http://www.thespacelab.tv/Music-Reviews/2016/09-September/002-Dresden-Dolls-Live-Review-New-York.html)

more soon. and ffs join the dresden dolls mailing list, that’s where the shows will be announced first!!!

we posted this to socials today and we crashed the website but it looks like it’s back up!!!

http://dresdendolls.com/emaillist/

and while i have you all here and thinking about it, because i know where will be some people who have ZERO knowledge of my band…tell us your favorite dolls track so they can go down the musical rabbit hole!!


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Angel Rosen

Love this so much ❤️ For all the other long time Dolls fans whose hearts are full today, here's my story about how Amanda changed my life & I learned My Internet Friends are Real. https://angelrosen.com/2022/04/21/afpstory/ My all time favorite is the Bank of Boston Beauty Queen but currently I listen to Thirty Whacks & The Gardener the most ❤️ You played Bank of Boston Beauty Queen at the Halloween DC show in 2017 and I felt it was for me specifically even though you didn't know ❤️‍🔥

Monster Zine

Ahhhhhhh so excited!!!!! Impossible to choose a favorite, but Mandy Goes to Med School gets put on a lot of my playlists.

Seraphina Malizia

Punk Cabaret Forever! I can't wait to see what y'all come up with. Take care. Recharge. Sink back into the loam of your life and let yourself be supported. We will be here screaming your names in every venue when you're ready to Sing.

Douglas Neudeck

I would LOVE to see you guys redo the side by side photo!

Raeesah Noor Mahomed

Coin Operated Boy will always be a gem inside my heart! Sing is an ANTHEM. Missed Me and Mrs O and My Alcoholic Friends. So many.

Marija Milisavljević Grdinić

Good day is my go-to song for all life events. Considering that I am currently Covid+, bored, and very frustrated, this may actually be the time to listen to it once or twice (or 16 times)

Idil

is this…for real? the dresden dolls are back? and there will be shows? damn amanda you‘re making me cry out of happiness! ♥️

Anna McCotter

YESSSSSSSSSS! Yes yes yes fuck yes!!! All the love you never got. Mandy goes to med school. Good day. ….. the list can go on and on. 😃

Angelina

Good Day was a song I had on repeat after a particularly tough break up (...with my now husband. Yay for 4 years sober this month!) Dirty Business, so good.

Lucy

I don't care if I have to travel to another country; when you have shows I WILL BE THERE because, my god, I cannot imagine a more healing place to be after the last three years. (Although if you'd consider coming to the UK it would make it a whole lot easier for me 😘) My Alcoholic Friends is probably my favourite track but, really, who can choose?

Eva Bellmann

The gardener. Always and forever. I am so happy for you to get this part of your life back. And happy for us, because we will get new great music.

Batty the Cryptid

It depends on my mood, tbh! I've been a huge fan for 17 years now. 😊

Pedro B. Gorman

Dear Amanda! Oh my Gooooooooood! I’m so happy for you guys, that is AMAZING! I can only imagine the emotional whirlwind arriving back “home” must be! But that you get to hug the man that was an integral part of your refining your own creative vision we all adore you for (and HIM…I’m a drummer too, but, hey—Brian has always been my percussive GOD!)…that’s just heavensent. I love you both!!!! And thanks so much for te shoutout on the Allthing! I missed it as I was dealing with real-life kerfuffles, and only found out nearly a week later. Am still getting back on my feet, but aren’t we all? Thank you, Amanda. That means the world to me, that you care…that you remembered! :)))))))) I hope you and Ash and Brian and Michael and everyone you love, Coco and Sxip…EVERYONE are as well as possible! Undying, lapping, neverending LOVE! P.S. Me & a certain musical friend of yours have been talking about a possible collab project. I will say no more, for now, hahah! :) Pedro

Angelina

Yes! Amanda take care. We are excitedly here when you're ready.

JessTCreate

'Truce' got me through so much back in the day 💜 but I've never caught a DD show live and I can't wait! I wish you both rest together before diving into the creative process 🙏🏽

Cyn

First that comes to mind is Coin Operated Boy, but that is because I was in a Second Life club Friday night and the DJ played it! Welcome home, welcome back Dresden Dolls!

Megan Angelino

SO. DAMN. EXCITED. If anyone needs a song, "Sing", "My Alcoholic Friends", and "Girl Anachronism". ❤️❤️❤️

Julie Fuentes

I am SO excited. The Dresden Dolls have long been one of my favorite bands and I was lucky to see you in concert three times in AZ. I have always felt a kinship with Girl Anachronism so I drop that in the bucket of awesome songs to check out

Coila

Coin Operated Boy was how I "met" The Dresden Dolls and I've been hooked since. SO excited that you're getting back together!! FUCK YEAH!! Also, the timing amuses me. I dreamt of you last night. We greeted each other as old friends. We hugged and hung out. Guess I'm a pretty big fan. XD (Also, you and I are both reuniting with old friends right now.) Sooo glad for you to be Home Home and with Brian. I always loved those kick ass eyebrows! I love the ones you're rocking lately, too, of course. <3

RiverVox

So happy for you. And him. And us. I hate this question but I'm gonna have to go with Girl Anachronism.

Damian Masterson

I’m pretty thrilled about this for me. I’m always here for so much of what you’ve done on your own, but the alchemy of the two of you together really does just blow through me straight to my core. That said, I love this so very much for you. And you both. I’m looking forward to see and hear what you come up with, but I’m so happy for you that you get to be in the same room again and find it all again together, and discover things anew. A very merry collaboration to you both, and punk cabaret forever! xoxo

Fe Hunt

I am so so so excited! I saw the Dolls back in 2005 and it changed something in me forever. Coin-operated boy holds a special place in my heart because my kids ask to hear it in the car and sing along :)

Alfredo

What a beautiful post. Amazing news indeed! My forever favorite is "My Alcoholic Friends" <3 I love how it absolutely swings. A funny story: When Amanda came to play Puerto Rico, she'd just arrived at the venue and I was absolutely nerve-wracked from all the event production and preparations (plus having just met Amanda). She's soundchecking from the stage while venue people are doing their jobs and I'm just standing there taking it all in... She screams from the stage: "HEY ALFREDO! Which song should I play?" All flustered, I say "erm... My Alcoholic Friends?" And she says something like: "Oh no! Not that one, I forgot how to play it. Pick another one!" And that's when my nervous self forgot all the titles to all the Dresden Doll and Amanda Palmer songs ever written while everyone waited for me to pick one 😅

Karen Jarboe

Not only does listening to music heal the soul, but writting it does too! My heart to you guys! So fucking excited!

Elizabeth Hickey

My Alcoholic Friends - forever! Welcome home 🖤

Aqualynne Carnahan

Such great news! Also, Coin Operated Boy. Also one of my all time favorite videos.

Robyn Pearson

Welcome home and all that means. xoxoxo

Michael Sperry

This pic makes me so happy! I'm glad you two have finally gotten to share meatspace together. I'm certain the next Dolls album will be absolute FIRE, and will bring us all to tears and laughter and joy.

Kelly Adlington

Wow, so excited for these shows. The song Perfect Fit and this performance of it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyCnghxlavQ) make me feel so much. After 15 years I still even can't put it into words. Highly recommend Live at the Paradise DVD from 2005. I'm not a performer, but I daydream about covering this song. Thanks for this news Amanda, can't wait to see you and Brian on stage together again.

Michael Pollock

❤️❤️❤️ 😭😭😭 🥳🥳🥳

Alex Pugh

I am SO INCREDIBLY PUMPED!! I ripped Yes, Virginia from a friend in junior high and it was one of my favorites albums until my iPod corrupted it somehow and I lost you for a decade. Backstabber was my favorite music video, I'm not at all ashamed to admit my 14 year old self was crushing HARD. 16 years later I'm in love with you for far more wholesome reasons and I CANNOT FUCKING WAIT for a tour and to meet you maniacs. Let's. Fucking. Go. When you've had some time to chill the fuck out, anyway.

Moro Moravsky

OH MY GOD YES! GREATEST NEWS OF THE YEAR, REALLY! DRESDEN DOLLS BACK TOGETHER, Its time to paaaaaaarty guys! Here in Bulgaria, I'll put on my/your/ t-shirt right now and drink a beer for the reUNIon! I'm so happy for you Amanda and Brian. The end is always a new beginning. Looking for tourdates, dudes! And: BACKSTABBER, BACKSTABBER...

Alex Pugh

Side note: my kids love Evelyn Evelyn and I would totally fly us across the country for a little show with you and Mr Webley if that opportunity ever arose

Kell Ryland

Double bass drum? The dolls go METAL!

Stephanie Quinlan

AAAAAAAAHHHHHH! Best news ever! But more than that, more than anything, I'm just so happy for the two of you. My fave Dresden Dolls song? The Perfect Fit. Stopped me dead in my tracks like a punch to the gut the first time I heard it. Still had that effect on me all these years later.

Liz LaManche

Yaay! Happy memories. Our circus group raising a big outdoor rig on a hillside in Vermont with "Coin operated boy" playing on the sound system. It got us so bouncy and in the mood to do tricks and be silly together, that survives as a highlight moment for a bunch of us to this day :) Clara doing a cabaret style silks act with a fedora, to "Mandy Goes to Med School"- I think that was our first circus cabaret in Jamaica Plain, so much "Hey kids let's put on a show!" energy. Your music was definitely part of circus history in Boston. I remember being there when you played Arisia! Such fun!

TK

I am currently in a very low physical and mental point, just really low. This news has been a much needed spot of daylight shining into the dark I'm going to crawl out of Since I was a kid I always daydream up a music video in my head when a song really hooks me. Having to start the song over and over without making it through complete playthrough because my mind needed to get it just right. A story gets painted and I could totally be missing the true meaning of the songs, but I cherish them all. "Good Day" is a song I find myself singing lyrics to myself lately "I took out the trash today and I'm on fire" because sometimes even accomplishing something is still and accomplishment "Sorry Bunch" with how I interpret it has changed a lot for me over years. I associated it with someone I thought would be my friend forever. I was incorrect. It means more to me now because I did and do have a true best friend, my sister. "Bad Habit" has helped me explain my anxiety/trichotillomania to people. "My Alcohol Friends" is actually the first song I ever heard by The Dresden Dolls when my sister was watch an Inuyasha fan made music video in 2007 I actually named my first dog Dresden after the band. I could write about every one of your songs and how they actually helped me. Sounds cheesy, I know, but I could ramble on for days. I'm so excited to see and hear what's next❤️!

Hev

In the words of Andrew Wood.. "Loverock awaits you, people!!" 💚

Nicholas

I hope this means the world is getting back on track. Excited!

Vanessa McKittrick

THE PERFECT FIT HALF JACK SING GOOD DAY DELILAH BACKSTABBER SEX CHANGES VOICEMAIL FOR JANE SHORES OF CALIFORNIA delighted, relieved, absolutely love that you guys are reunited. sending so many hugs. 💖

Katie Ní Mhaoláin

Couldn't possibly pick a favourite song. It would just end up looking like a tracklist. Thirty Whacks is up there, as are Dear Jenny and Delilah. Half Jack too. There's not a single one I'd skip. PLEASE come to Ireland!!

Jesus Witha G

Thirty Whacks Glass Slipper and then everything else ❤️

Lynn Robinson

I feel I’ve been holding my breath since you left New Zealand. Fantastic to hear you’re ok - traumatised - understandably. Wonderful that you’ve been able to hug Brian. Love to you & Ash ( hope he’s settling down back home ) xxx

Rebecca Potylycki

Nahhhh... Brian is def photoshopped in there... ::wink wink::❤️❤️❤️

Amanda Hunt

Sex Changes! My Alcoholic Friends! Missed Me! Jeep Song! Girl Anachronism! Actually, why not just play EVERYTHING!! So glad it’s good to be home xx

Stephie

perfect end of my holidays to read those news ❤️ big, BIG, hugs for you and brian. now you can heal and become so much stronger - well, you've always been strong 😊 i'm always in love with good day. and i love very much https://youtu.be/3vHrPkJWMrE ❤️ and your interpretation of life on mars, cause this' an all time bowie-song of mine. and - PLEASE - come to switzerland ❤️ welcome back, Amanda, so happy for you! and us! 🥰

Melinda V

Yay!! This is the news I needed.

Mara Wüstenberg

coin - operated boy. heard it on the radio (some 20ish years ago?) - they were said to play the club that night. had never heard of them. I went. and. that. was. it. :-)

adam wezensky

This is beyond exciting! I was always sad I never got to see the dresden dolls live. Shows in my area were usually 21+ and I was only 16-19 at the time. Cannot wait to see you two magical people perform live in the upcoming future!!!!!

VitAnyaNaked

<p style="color: #008600;">Sincerely happy for you that your group is reuniting again. You have not aged at all, you are as young and attractive as you were, full of energy and creative ideas! You will succeed!</p>

Rose Elle

I am so excited for this. Sending you both lots of love. Life has been.. a lot. I know this music, and the shows down the track, will be so healing for a lot of us. Girl Anachronism is my rec. But I love all of it. This music is in my bones.

amacker

Delilah is one of my top 10 favorite songs of all time, ever, by anyone. ♥️ 🐅

Raven Kalicki

This is definitely some much needed good news! Very excited to hear you’re back together. Saw you perform in a signing/show at the virgin megastore when it still existed in Hollywood and it was an incredible experience. Hard to pick a favorite Dresden Dolls song, but I’d definitely have to say Girl Anachronism, Sing, and Gravity are in the top for me. ✨💜✨

Sally

Coin Operated Boy is such a fun song - a really good place for anyone to start.

Keli Ingrande

So excited I cant wait to see you guys together again 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Laura Morland

Sooo happy to read your first post from the U.S. of A.! Terrific news (although us "close readers" of AFP missives kinda knew it already). I "4th" or "5th" the suggestion to start with Coin-Operated Boy. The video is a must! https://youtu.be/j4gPZPKJc0s (Watching it right now, and I'm blown away all over again. It bears MANY repeat viewings/listenings.)

Laura Morland

Anyway, I CANNOT WAIT for a TRUE update: e.g., what it's like to be back in your own house -- not one that you're "renting through Airbnb for a fortune" -- and what it has felt like to not be (nearly) the only person around speaking English with an American accent, and to be surrounded by the particular melting pot of American faces! And also how Ash is responding to the seismic shift. Are there kids for him to play with in Woodstock? Any fun kids' summer schools / camps?

Laura Morland

So true! Burning question: HOW DID YOU GET YOUR TEXT TO SHOW UP GREEN? Signed, "green with envy" ;-)

Kate Opanowycz

It's surreal the band's getting back together, holy s**t I'm processing that first .....,... Happy that you are on home soil with Ash. "Missed me" is a start to newbies then "point of it all" when you get home Amanda will you continue to grow vegetables in the garden??? Always with pride "oh yes these are my tomatoes". Enjoy the journey to your front door. 🌻💞

Félix Marqués

“Modern Moonlight” is one instance of full-on metal drumming I can think of right now.

Zena Darling

Cannot effing wait. When you were talking about planning a DD tour before the pandemic, I promised myself I would buy two tickets to the nearest show as soon as they went on sale, and figure out the rest later. Still planning to keep that promise! So glad you are home-home safe. Stay safe, breathe, settle... can't wait to hear all about it!

Esteban Montemayor

My favorite Dresden Dolls song is "Sing." It makes me cry, in the best way.

EmVT

YESSSS!!! All has become right with the world again, starting now. So happy :) I'll say Shores of California from Yes, Virginia as my favorite track. But, impossible goddamn question :) For anyone unfamiliar with the Dresden Dolls you must search youtube for some live Dolls shows and listen to the songs performed live. The video Return to Paradise is GREAT http://dresdendolls.com/the-dresden-dolls-return-to-paradise/ ❤️🎹🥁✨🌞

Laura Wellner

Delilah and The Kill are tied as most favorite!

Dave R

Freaking awesome!!!!! xoxoxox

Rhys

Thirty whacks and Good Day. Welcome home.

Lia

That's awesome news (and I hope that you can make it to Brazil one day). I would say Coin operated boy or Shores of California, but let's go with Backstabber today.

Janet in Georgia

Girl anachronism. No wait….Sex changes. Bad habit. Shores of California. Mandy goes to med school. THE JEEP SONG. coin operated boy. Necessary evil. Delilah. Holy hell I can’t pick just one and this isn’t even all my favs. I need to see you guys again. Give Brian a HUGE HUG from me. As I have met YOU at least 4 times. I’ve yet to meet Brian in person sadly. hoping you make it to Atlanta. ❤️

Jozias

Yes! DD's again! Hi guys! Love all your songs from then. Delilah a little more. See you in Europe.

Tony K

I'll see you guys the second you come to Denver! :DDDD

Len Tower Jr.

The videos pale when compared to being at their shows. {And the videos don't have pre- & post-show gatherings with fellow punk cabareters. ;-}}} Do everything you can to GO to at least one. -Len

EmVT

Thanks Len, definitely going! I've never been to NYC, and never seen the Dolls or Amanda perform--so, I'm excitedly waiting for tour dates so I can book my leave of absence from work (my firm is not big on time off--not kidding) Or Boston, then I could meet you on your home turf!!! :) ~ Em in Vermont

Piper Warnick

I'm going to do my damn to see the Dolls play live! I can't wait to hear when you'll be touring and plan my life accordingly to make it possible to get to a show ❤️❤️❤️❤️

NakedAlice

Oh, I'm already looking forward to all this, I'm sure it will be a great show that you will do together and it will be just 🔥 🔥 🔥 💣 💣!

Cate Whitehead

I'm on the mailing list! I told my husband Peter very loudly yesterday that you and Brian are planning and planning...much love xx

Coila

I found it! The comment where you posted this blog I finally got to read all of. I love this, Angel, and I love you. This resonated with me so much and gave me some much needed permission to just fucking be myself.

Amber Harvey

Amanda, I devoured all things DD whilst in college and dragged my roommates to Tampa to see you guys (5 hours down, concert, 5 hours back up). DD is at the heart of so many memories at a formative time in my life, so it is hard to pick a favorite. But now, even today, as I cross the threshold from early adulthood into adulthood/pre-mid life, "Sing" awakens something in my soul.

Evee Green

FAVOURITE? I could never choose~ The one my friend showed me that drew me in ages ago was "My Alcoholic Friends". And even recently I had to make sure "Backstabber" was on my favourite female vocalists playlist I was putting together for one of my own friends. This post made me so happy, my heart is overjoyed seeing the two of you together again ♥️

Brian Wells

Will the Dresden Dolls come though anywere in Ohio?

Brian Wells

Would you need an opening Agressive rock band to open called The Useless 3rds All hail Douglas Adams!

Lasse P.

I had only glanced at this post so far and read that you met Brian and that made me really happy. the And just a few minutes ago, I read further "band is getting back together" and that made me light up so much. As for favourite tracks: The Jeep Song, Half Jack, Dirty Business and your War Pigs cover are a few (along with all the rest).

xannybee

Delilah. I beg you. To see this live would change my life

Hayle Gross

I destroyed my life so many times that your songs kept me going. Even now. You are my favorite female artist and I have watched you quietly for years. Bring back that rage! You lying metal head. :) you are who I wanted to be when I grew up. I only know about patreon because of your work. I'm stumped on my own dumb ass inability to keep a valid card right now, but keys to the Ferrari await you. I respect you always. Welcome back, mom.

Nathan D Duvall

Asheville Asheville Asheville...PRETTY PLEASE...I'll make you two a hot fudge sundae!

Hillary

bad habit. 20 years later and i can still relate.

Carlos Warner

Add the "Golden Eagles” to this tour. Will we be down under?

Carlos Warner

We’re going to have a fun 2022

Carlos Warner

And 3,4,5,6- we will fix Guantanamo and abortion and our crooked government first @carlos_warner

Carlos Warner

I’ve never been to Australia even though I was in the CIA- not NZ either. I would like to do some shows in Chile- Dresden of course. Everyone read slaughterhouse five immediately and follow me on twitter. I will return every message I can. God is good

Carlos Warner

I sent you a list. I also want “it feels like making love” bad company. You guys would kill that song.