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The Platforms 11.17.06 at the Red Eyed Fly in Austin America:
Posted By:Lo. Love
HERE'S THE *REAL* BAND BIO:
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.
How's it going? Haven't said what's up in a while. Hope you're doing great and enjoying life :) I’m not going to spam you about our band but just clicking play on our player here for a bit really helps out!! If you like us please join www. reverbnation. com/3kisses as a fan or street-teamer! Take care and keep in touch ^_^
Yo Junie... thanks chica! Very sweet of you to remember :-) You guys look like you're tearin' it up on the rock scene. Good for you.
Great as hell to hear from you. All is reasonably well here. Can't complain too much. The boy has made me feel rather old lately I'm afraid. HA! Otherwise, life is pretty good. Need more music though...as always.
Yes! Beer Island is sort of like an open-face Beerland. It's on White Oak, across the street from Fitzgerald's in Houston (and home to the Houston Scooter Battalion).
Cheers for the birthday greetings chickie babes.Lovin you for always. Keep up the good work. Us british boys dont come across sexy babes like you lot to often. Keep in touch. luv ya xxxx
Hey Junie--had so much fun with you on Saturday--thank you so much for making the trip! It was great having you there. My Mom just LOVES you. Hope to see you soon! xoxo
To my Texan glambustin babes across the pond.Thanks for the lovely comment gals. It would be great to gig together one day. Keep in touch and keep up the good work.From your ever supportive glamster JFKxxx.
