They may look like good girls, but the music says, "I wanna be bad . . . !!" Once playfully described as Josie and the Pussycats meet Kiss, The Platforms mix noisy but melodic rock with a flair for 60's and 70's inspired fashion. Though the Platforms love playing dress-up onstage, the bands costumes and visual antics are certainly not the first priority. From the beginning skeletal chord progressions and lyrics the girls scratched out on pink Hello Kitty notebook paper, the singular goal was to develop melodic songs that rock and reflect a fun, carefree spirit. The Platforms approach songwriting on a collaborative basis. A number of experienced songwriters have even written songs specifically for the band. Inspired by everything from The Kinks and Stooges to the misogynistic songs of 80s hair bands, The Platforms turn the tables and issue the orders. The bands first original, Bang Me, is a roaring anthem about a girl getting what *she* wants. An appropriate follow-up, practiced daily on college campuses everywhere, is unanimous crowd-favorite Walk of Shame. Both appear on the bands first full-length CD, Kicked Off, launched in late 2004. Produced by Amsterdam-based Mike Stewart (Poi Dog Pondering, True Believers, Jewel in the Mire -- http:www.texasmike.com), the disc also includes the original, "Strange," a song inspired by members of contemporary garage bands The Mooney Suzuki and The Raveonettes (admired at a 2003 SXSW showcase). Producer Mike Stewart suggested an impromptu cover of punk classic, "Wimp," originally released by Southern California's The Zeroes and written by Javier Escovedo. The Platforms braved $3.00 per gallon gasoline prices for their Fall 2005 "Messed Up in the Midwest" mini-tour, that culminated with an appearance on the headliner's showcase at the Midpoint Music Festival in Cincinnati.
Beyond The Platforms sweet faces, fab hairdos and ankle-breaking stilettos pulsates the raucous fury of crunchy guitars, pounding beats and bawdy lyrics. Bring your voyeuristic curiosity and some earplugs for maximum pleasure . . . youll be shaken *and* stirred.
Final gig at Yah Yah's, kiss The Shimmys good-bye. For a piece of
us, don't forget The Shimmys new album "Brunettes on the rocks" is
available at 'Off the Hip' (www.offthehip.com.au) or buy a copy at the
show.
Scorpio Rising and special guest Juliana Murphy Cactus Cafe 2247 Guadalupe St located on UT Campus/Texas Union Austin, TX 78705 Friday, July 17th Doors: 8PM Show Time: 8:30PM NO COVER
Looks like you ladies have it going on! Shit you tell us where YOU want to play and we will gladly follow.....maybe something at The Dirty Dog? Also I was thinkin Clicks(S.A.) or maybe we can tag along to Houcton with ya.... AJ
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