SIngle of the Week: “Lounge Lizard’ by Molly Lewis

Originally, I was 100% on board with making the single off Andre 3000’s instrumental flute record by single of the week. BUT- He didn’t drop a single by press time. So how do we one up a record where all the leads are flute? How about this fire of an exotica jam from Molly Lewis, where the primary instrument is… WHISTLING! Holy crap! This song is genius, and I don’t want to stop listening to it! 

“Lounge Lizard” is the first single from On The Lips, coming your way on February 16th! You can always learn more about professional whistler Molly Lewis here. (No snark there. I legitimately think this is super rad) And, of course, if you need some wind TODAY, Andre 3000’s New Blue Sun is available to you immediately. 

Show Review: W00tstock: 3 Hours of Geeks & Music, Swedish American Hall, 10/19/09

Guess which are the geeks and which are the music!
Guess which are the geeks and which are the music!

The Swedish American Hall was the host to a brand new event last night.  This was called W00tStock, and was advertised as “3 Hours of Geeks & Music.”  It turned out to be part concert, part convention, and part comedy show.  I can say without a doubt that it focused on the geeks more than the music, and that what music there was also fell onto the left side of the ampersand.  I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Continue reading “Show Review: W00tstock: 3 Hours of Geeks & Music, Swedish American Hall, 10/19/09”

10 Quick Questions with Paul and Storm

Give me dancing robots, and I'm there.
Give me dancing robots, and I'm there.

After their epic performance at this year’s Penny Arcade Expo, the world was breathlessly awaiting Paul and Storm’s next move.  Fortunately, they had already announced this move a couple of days earlier.  What brings them to San Francisco this week is an absolute geek fest called w00tstock, that also features Wil Wheaton, Adam Savage, and “other surprise guests,” most of whom have been announced and are listed at the bottom of this post. I’ll be there, and I strongly recommend picking up a ticket for Tuesday night while you still can.  I spoke with Greg “Storm” DiCostanzo and asked him if he would do an email interview with Spinning Platters when the show got closer, and he graciously agreed to do so.

Spinning Platters: Your most well known song, featured in Rock Band, is “Opening Band.”  What happens to that song when you headline? Continue reading “10 Quick Questions with Paul and Storm”