June 11, 2010

Amanda Palmer: Radiohead covers EP

Amanda Palmer

Amanda Palmer taught herself to play the ukulele to perform Radiohead's Creep. A live favorite since 2008 she is releasing a cover album which will include "Creep", "No Surprises", "High and Dry", "Fake Plastic Trees” and a bonus version of "Exit Music (For a Film)".

Taking the internet release scheme to the next level, she charges 40 cents as a minimum for Idiotheque, the first song to be released:

"FYI, the minimum required donation for this track is 40¢ because: 9¢ goes to Radiohead (for letting me play their song) and the remainder goes to Paypal (to cover their transaction fees). should you wish to donate more than that, it will come directly to me - no label, no middleman!"

The album will also be available as a vinyl record (limited to 1,000 pieces) that will be bundled with special extras, including ukuleles hand-painted by Amanda (inspired by the various songs she's covered), as well as a personal phone call from Amanda, during which she'll take song requests (limited, obviously, to her narrow repertoire of Radiohead-via-ukulele covers).

Album release date for Amanda Palmer Plays The Popular Hits Of Radiohead On Her Magical Ukulele: July 17th.

» music.amandapalmer.net

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