The 404 365: Where Andrew WK gives us bloody noses
Artist and newly crowned TV show host ANDREW WK joins The 404 today in what might be the crowning moment of our careers. We run the gamut in our extra-long show--we chat about his music career, an upcoming album, his new show "Destroy Build Destroy," and Jeff and I actually reveal our two chance encounters with the man. IT'S TIME TO PARTY!
Posi posi posi posi.
(Credit: The404/CNET)After pimping out his appearance on the show for the past two weeks, we're very, very excited to welcome Andrew WK to our humble studio. Unsurprisingly, Andrew's super posi vibe gels well with the group and we get right into the interview, beginning with a story about how Andrew got into the piano as a kid and how it shaped his music today.
AWK and Justin freaking out
(Credit: The404/CNET)If you haven't had a chance to see Andrew play live, do yourself a favor and check it out with The 404's highest recommendation for a guaranteed good time. Also be sure to listen for a very special clip from Andrew's newest sold-out record, "DAMN! The Mixtape Vol. 1", currently only available for download on iTunes or Amazon. We also pick Andrew's brain for his opinions on the current state of music, including the overuse of auto-tune and his newfound appreciation for Dave Matthews Band.
After the break, we launch right into a conversation about Andrew's newest endeavor, a brand new show debuting on the Cartoon Network this Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT called "Destroy Build Destroy." The premise is simple: two teams of teenagers (with plenty of guidance and safety measures) compete to destroy a large structure, build the remnants up into something else. The winner of the competition gets to obliterate the loser's! You had us at "destroy," Andrew, the premise sounds like a mix between Double Dare and Battle Bots.
AWK's all over the place! In addition to Santos Party House, his successful bar in downtown Manhattan, Andrew also talks about his next solo album entitled "55 Cadillac" that's a pretty wide departure from his normal rock and roll. Listen to a few clips on his MySpace, give him a call, and let him know how much you love it!
Click on the slideshow above for candid shots from our interview with Andrew WK, courtesy of Sara the Woah-mantern, and a big thanks goes out to Anna David for introducing us to AWK! Wait, is it time to party yet? Yeah, it's time...LET'S GET A PARTY STARTED!
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Justin Yu covers desktop computers, printers, and peripherals for CNET. When he's not scouring eBay for useless ephemera or eating hot dogs for breakfast, he spends his time making fun of Internet culture every morning on The 404 podcast. E-mail Justin.
Wilson Tang is an associate producer for CNET TV. He's a part-time artist and filmmaker and has written and directed several films. He likes long walks on the beach and girls.
Jeff Bakalar is an editor for CNET Reviews, getting all the dirt on the gaming industry. After spending a few years in the world of film production, he has settled down and currently lives in New Jersey. He's an avid writer, gamer, and full-time pessimist.
Justin Yu can be found tinkering with printers and other peripherals for CNET, when he's not adjusting his headphones, riding his bike, or eating hot dogs for breakfast.
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by justin.yu
June 18, 2009 10:09 PM PDT
- yeah! glad you guys dug it, andrew WK rules!
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June 19, 2009 7:55 PM PDT
- AWESOME SHOW! I have to agree with you on this one, Justin. Andrew WK does indeed rule. Although, I had my doubts going into the show. You guys amped him up so much that I couldn't see how anyone short of the Dali Lamma could meet such high expectations, but he did - that is of course an allegory, I'm not saying Andrew WK is the Dali Lama. Anyway, moving along: I can see why you are such a big fan of his, Justin. Andrew WK is really insightful, very chill, and after visiting his myspace page I can attest that his music does in fact ROCK!!!
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(4 Comments)I really liked what he said about keeping an open mind when it comes to music, which he then accompanied with the story about his first Led Zepelin album purchase. That story, coupled with his savvy insights were enough to make this one of my favorite podcast episodes ever, all podcasts considered. This guy's ideas are really grounded and quite frankly, very applicable to real life circumstances. Often times you get advice from people that just seems unrealistic, his is actually quite the opposite.
The fact that I haven't heard of Andrew WK prior to listening to 'The 404' is a travesty of biblical proportions! I am definately linking it up to all my friends and getting his name out there. Thanks for an epic show, even though it was an albeit AWESOME departure from your usual tech talk. Keep up the good work, gentlemen.