EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 1H 58M
#147 - Andrew W.K. - I Get Wet
from Riff Worship · host Austin Paulson, Dylan Adams, and Justin Swindle
This week on Riff Worship, we’re diving into the bizarre, blood-soaked, and fiercely persistent origins of Andrew W.K. and his 2001 landmark debut, I Get Wet.We trace the transformation of an Ann Arbor piano prodigy into a global party icon, navigating his journey from Michigan’s eclectic underground to the mainstream spotlight.Alongside special guest Tom Orr (Last Breath Zine), we’ll discuss:Andrew’s move to New York City and the pivotal connection with Matt Sweeney (Skunk, Chavez, Zwan) that paved the way to signing with Island Def Jam.How I Get Wet evolved from raw apartment demos into sessions with producer Scott Humphrey (Metallica, The Melvins, Rob Zombie) at his legendary Los Angeles recording studio, The Chop Shop.The recruitment of Florida Death Metal legend and Obituary drummer Donald Tardy, who helped establish Andrew’s live band.Andrew’s rapid pop culture takeover fueled by hits like “Party Hard” and “She is Beautiful,” as well as iconic appearances on MTV, SNL, and more!Support the Nicole Garrett GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b62ea58f6Follow Tom OrrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastbreathzine/Website: https://lastbreath.bigcartel.com/Recommendations:Ramones - Spider-ManThe Dickies - GigantorEpoxies - Stop The FutureThe FeeliesSpeed the PloughYung Wu - Shore LeaveR.E.M. - Fables Of The ReconstructionGouge Away - FigurineLamb of God - Into OblivionSpirit Adrift - Eternal Celestial EnergyKathode - Kathode 7"Follow Riff WorshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/riffworshippod/Twitter: https://x.com/RiffWorshipPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RiffWorshipPodCheck out our Official Playlists:Riffs on Repeat (Spotify)Riffs on Repeat (YouTube Music)Hits from the Crypt (Apple)
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