Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer Share the Love

Photo Credit: Pixie Vision Productions

The recent marriage of Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer was a match made in hell. Each of them have made their careers dealing in darkness: Gaiman as the award-winning author of novels and comics like American Gods and the iconic series The Sandman, and Palmer as half of the maniacal cabaret-pop duo The Dresden Dolls and, more recently, as a ukulele-strumming solo artist. That the grim pair ended up together made for the most Hot Topic-approved wedding since Tim Burton married Helena Bonham Carter. Continue reading…

Live Photos: The Kills at House of Blues, September 11, 2011

Photos by Chris Maroulakos

No one puts on a show quite like The Kills. Following sets from the reliably awesome Mini Mansions and a sorely out-of-place Eleanor Friedberger, The Kills took to the stage at House of Blues on Sunday in a hailstorm of raw energy and unbridled sexuality.

The duo provided crackling renditions of songs from all of their albums, tearing through classics like “Fried My Little Brains,” “No Wow,” and “Sour Cherry.” And though the prospect of a band as carnal as The Kills performing for an all-ages crowd might seem only a step or two away from showing the kids porn, that didn’t stop Alison Mosshart from slithering, writhing, and moaning her way through the high-intensity set with seductive confidence.

You can check out photos of the steamy show below. Continue reading…

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