Andrew WK. Classically trained pianist. Motivational speaker. Heavy metal party monster. A true icon for our times. Can you believe it was only ten years ago that he burst onto the musical scene with his propulsive debut, I Get Wet? Was it only a decade ago that this twelve song collection dedicated to conveying the message of just how important it is to party until you puke really is? In under 36 hyper-adrenalized minutes, WK took huge pop hooks and covered them in about 74 layers of over-the-top guitars before topping it off with his candy coated screams. more ›

If you haven't seen the previous exploits of Rodney the Mailman on the AV Club, you're in for a treat, here. more ›

When we first heard about The Most Interesting Show in the World we couldn't tell if it was a rock concert, dance party, carnival or circus show. It turns out it's all of the above! This single evening event has been popping up in different cities recently and tonight marks its arrival in Chicago at House of Blue. Party madman / hard rockin' messiah / piano prodigy / motivational speaker Andrew W.K. is serving as the evening's host and at previous stops he's been tearing through some of his own songs between the other acts. more ›

With apologies to our pal Amy Freeze, the Farmer's Almanac, and Tom "The Ax" Skilling, we'd watch every single weather forecast if party rocker Andrew W.K. was in charge. more ›

If you haven't been watching Beardo on Pitchfork.tv, you've been missing out. Chicagoan Fred Armisen makes an appearance in this latest episode of Tim Harrington's eccentric show, along with an all-star indie rock cast under the moniker USA for Affluence, singing an epic ode to consumerism. more ›