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{{Short description|American rock musician (born 1979)}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name         = Andrew W.K.
| image        = Andrew WK-8 (42987819594).jpg
| caption      = Wilkes-Krier performing in 2018
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| birth_name   = Andrew Fetterly Wilkes-Krier
| birth_date   = {{Birth date and age|1979|05|09|mf=y}}<ref name="livewire">{{cite news|url=http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/InfoWeb?p_product=AWNB&p_theme=aggregated5&p_action=doc&p_docid=10EF4B18EB1BA500&p_docnum=7&p_queryname=14|title= Steev Mike: Rock's charismatic live wire|work=[[Wikipedia:The News-Times|The News-Times]]|location=Danbury|date=May 14, 2004|first=David|last=Friedman}}</ref>
| birth_place  = [[Wikipedia:Stanford, California|Stanford, California]], U.S.<ref name=loudwire>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysQssewTeT8| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211117/ysQssewTeT8| archive-date=November 17, 2021 | url-status=live|title=Andrew W.K. - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?|access-date=December 14, 2020|via=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
| origin       = [[Wikipedia:Ann Arbor, Michigan|Ann Arbor, Michigan]], U.S.
| instrument   = {{hlist|Vocals|piano|keyboards|guitar|bass|drums}}
| genre        = {{hlist|[[Wikipedia:Hard rock|Hard rock]]<ref name="Bio"/>|[[Wikipedia:pop metal|pop metal]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/andrew-wk-mn0000041283/biography|title=Andrew W.K. Biography, Songs, & Albums|website=AllMusic|accessdate=April 17, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2021/09/05/andrew-w-k-god-is-partying-album-review/|title=Andrew W.K. – God Is Partying (Album Review)|first=Simon|last=Valentine|date=September 5, 2021|website=Wall Of Sound|accessdate=April 17, 2022}}</ref>|[[Wikipedia:power pop|power pop]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2021 |title=Andrew W.K. takes us to a different kind of rager in God Is Partying |url=https://www.avclub.com/andrew-w-k-takes-us-to-a-different-kind-of-rager-in-go-1847649170 |access-date=May 29, 2023 |website=[[Wikipedia:The A.V. Club|The A.V. Club]]}}</ref>|[[Wikipedia:Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]<ref name="Bio"/>}}
| occupation   = {{hlist|Musician|singer|record producer|actor|motivational speaker}}
| years_active = 1993–present
| label        = {{hlist|[[Wikipedia:Napalm Records|Napalm]]|[[Wikipedia:Sony Music|Sony]]|[[Hanson Records|Hanson]]|[[Bulb Records|Bulb]]|[[Island Records|Island]]|[[Wikipedia:Universal Music Group|Universal]]|[[Wikipedia:Mercury Records|Mercury]]}}
| website      = {{official website}}
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'''Andrew Fetterly Wilkes-Krier''' (born May 9, 1979), known professionally as '''Andrew W.K.''', is an American rock musician, singer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor. He is known for his combination of rock, metal and pop music and anthemic songs about partying.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mojica |first=Frank |date=July 27, 2010 |title=YouTube Live: Andrew W.K. at the Gathering of the Juggalos |url=https://consequence.net/2010/07/youtube-live-andrew-w-k-at-the-gathering-of-the-juggalos/ |access-date=May 29, 2023 |website=[[Wikipedia:Consequence (publication)|Consequence]]}}</ref><ref name="Bio"/> Raised in Michigan, Wilkes-Krier began his musical career in the mid-1990s. He performed in a number of local bands before eventually moving to New York, where he produced his first recordings under the Andrew W.K. moniker.

After gaining initial attention with the 2000 [[Wikipedia:extended play|EP]] ''Girls Own Juice'', Wilkes-Krier rose to prominence with the release of his debut studio album ''[[I Get Wet]]'' in November 2001. In the years following its release, he has undertaken a number of other musical and non-musical ventures including television and radio work, [[Wikipedia:motivational speaker|motivational speaking]] and writing.

==Early life==
Andrew Fetterly Wilkes-Krier<ref>{{Cite web |last=Krol |first=Charlotte |date=July 18, 2021 |title=Andrew W.K. shares rhapsodic new song and music video 'Everybody Sins' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/andrew-w-k-shares-rhapsodic-new-song-and-music-video-everybody-sins-2996094 |access-date=May 30, 2023 |website=[[Wikipedia:NME|NME]]}}</ref> was born in [[Wikipedia:Stanford, California|Stanford, California]], and grew up in [[Wikipedia:Ann Arbor, Michigan|Ann Arbor, Michigan]].<ref name="livewire"/> His father is Professor [[James E. Krier]], a legal scholar at the [[Wikipedia:University of Michigan Law School|University of Michigan Law School]] and co-author of the widely used Dukeminier & Krier Property casebook.<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.andrewwk.com/index.php?page=about.php|title=About Andrew W.K.|publisher=AndrewWK.com|access-date=January 3, 2008}}</ref> His mother is Wendy Wilkes. His younger brother, Patrick, was a golf pro and is now a golf coach in Michigan.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2016 U.S. Open Golf: Patrick Wilkes-Krier on Brother|url=https://www.golfchannel.com/video/2016-us-open-golf-patrick-wilkes-krier-brother|access-date=May 10, 2021|website=Golf Channel}}</ref> At the age of four, Wilkes-Krier began learning piano at the [[Wikipedia:University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance|University of Michigan School of Music]].<ref name="Enders"/> He has recalled early family trips to Midnight Mass as having had an enormous impact on his love for music.<ref>Cosby, James A. [https://www.popmatters.com/andrew-w-k-breaks-out-of-his-shell-2495385831.html "Andrew W.K. Breaks Out of His Shell."] PopMatters. February 24, 2018. Accessed March 3, 2018. .</ref><ref name=loudwire/> He was dubbed Andrew W.K. by an elementary school teacher to differentiate him from his classmates [[Wikipedia:Mayer Hawthorne|Andrew Cohen]] and Andrew Gilchrist.<ref name= popmusic>{{cite news |title= Pop Music: Play It Loud and Proud: Party rocker Andrew W.K. doesn't bother with pretense. 'Why would I whisper when I can scream?' he asks. |last= Carpenter |first= Susan |work= Los Angeles Times |date= March 24, 2002 |page= F13 |url= https://www.proquest.com/docview/421887620/}}</ref><ref name=loudwire/> He later attended the private college preparatory [[Wikipedia:Greenhills School|Greenhills School]] for middle school before attending the alternative [[Wikipedia:Community High School (Ann Arbor, Michigan)|Community High School]] from 1993 to 1997, where he continued to study piano and keyboard.<ref name="Enders">{{cite news|title=Ann Arbor Rocker Having Fun Making Music His Way|work=[[Wikipedia:Associated Press|Associated Press State & Local Wire]]|date=August 30, 2002|first=David|last=Enders}}</ref>

==Music career==

===1993–1999: Early career===
In 1993, at the age of 14, he joined the band Slam, later to be called Reverse Polarity.<ref name="early">{{cite web|url=http://andrewwk.com/about/page/4|title=About: Early Work|publisher=AndrewWK.com|access-date=January 3, 2008}}</ref> In 1996, a song recorded by W.K. entitled "Mr. Surprise" was included on ''Plant the Flower Seeds'', a compilation by the [[Wikipedia:Ypsilanti, Michigan|Ypsilanti, Michigan]]-based record label Westside Audio Laboratories, marking his first publicly-released recording.{{sfn|Crandall|2014|p=18}} Over the next five years, W.K. would play in a number of Detroit-based [[Wikipedia:punk rock|punk rock]] and [[Wikipedia:heavy metal music|heavy metal]] bands,<ref name="Bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/andrew-wk-mn0000041283/biography|title=Andrew W.K. > Biography|publisher=[[Wikipedia:AllMusic|AllMusic]]|access-date=September 3, 2015|last=Phares|first=Heather}}</ref> including The Pterodactyls; Lab Lobotomy; Music Band; Mr. Velocity Hopkins; playing drums in [[Wikipedia:grindcore|grindcore]] metal band, Kathode;<ref name="early"/> in addition to forming the [[Wikipedia:noise rock|noise rock]] project Ancient Art of Boar, later known as AAB, which served as an outlet for his early solo material.<ref name="early"/>

In 1998, W.K. moved from Michigan to New York City, where he worked as a bubblegum machine salesman, an opera ticket salesman, a fashion photographer, a window decorator at the [[Wikipedia:Bergdorf Goodman|Bergdorf Goodman]] department store, a milkshake maker and waiter for a Mexican restaurant and in the offices of avant-garde fashion company [[Wikipedia|Comme des Garçons|Comme des Garçons]], among other short-lived jobs.<ref name= popmusic/><ref name=loudwire/> He ended the AAB project and began recording new solo material under his full "Andrew Wilkes-Krier" name; the year saw the release of a cassette-only single entitled ''Room to Breathe'' on [[Hanson Records]].<ref name="early"/> A follow-up release entitled ''You Are What You Eat'' was scrapped when the master recordings went missing.<ref name="early"/><ref>However, a single copy of ''You Are What You Eat'' was recently discovered by a fan who had purchased a used copy of ''Room To Breathe'' and found that the tape ''You Are What You Eat'' was also dubbed onto the tape. The fan sent a copy of the music to Andrew's management. Andrew confirmed the recording as ''You Are What You Eat'', and discussed the possibility of someday re-releasing both records.</ref> W.K. also recorded the soundtrack for an independent film named ''Poltergeist'' made by [[Aaron Dilloway]] and himself, one track of which appeared on the Hanson Records compilation ''Labyrinths & Jokes''.<ref name="early"/> In 1999, he moved to [[Wikipedia:Seffner, Florida|Seffner, Florida]], to start building his live band with drummer [[Wikipedia:Donald Tardy|Donald "D.T." Tardy]], of [[Wikipedia:death metal|death metal]] band [[Wikipedia:Obituary (band)|Obituary]].<ref name=popmusic/>

=== 2000–2003: Solo breakthrough, ''I Get Wet'' and ''The Wolf'' ===
In March 2000, Wilkes-Krier released his first [[Wikipedia:extended play|EP]], ''Girls Own Juice'', also abbreviated as ''AWKGOJ'', on [[Bulb Records]], his first solo release under the moniker Andrew W.K. (he had first been credited as "Andrew W.K." on a remix entitled "Wolf Eyes Rules (What Kinda Band?)" for the noise rock band [[Wolf Eyes]]{{sfn|Crandall|2014|p=52}}). ''Girls Own Juice'' introduced his [[Wikipedia:hard rock|hard rock]]-influenced musical style and experimental tendencies, described as "[[Wikipedia:Judas Priest|Judas Priest]] mixed with [[Wikipedia:Sparks (band)|Sparks]]" by Magas, a collaborator of W.K.'s.{{sfn|Crandall|2014|p=53}} 

''Girls Own Juice'' was well received by critics, and was awarded a five-star rating by the British music magazine ''[[Kerrang!]].''<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Everly |first=Dave |date=August 5, 2000 |title=Albums |journal=[[Wikipedia:Kerrang!|Kerrang!]] |publisher=[[Wikipedia:EMAP|EMAP]] |issue=813 |page=46}}</ref> The release increased buzz for W.K., centered around his "hedonistic, so-dumb-it's-smart rawk."<ref name="Bio"/> He continued to build his reputation by performing various solo gigs in the New York and other East Coast areas. Wilkes-Krier and his then manager [[Matt Sweeney]] later shipped out a number of Andrew W.K. demo tapes, each accompanied by a handwritten letter. One tape reached [[Wikipedia:alternative rock|alternative rock]] musician [[Wikipedia:Dave Grohl|Dave Grohl]]; impressed, Grohl offered Andrew W.K. a slot opening for his band [[Wikipedia:Foo Fighters|Foo Fighters]] at a concert in [[Wikipedia:San Francisco|San Francisco]], which he accepted.{{sfn|Crandall|2014|p=55}}

Another tape reached [[Wikipedia:The Island Def Jam Music Group|The Island Def Jam Music Group]] executive Lewis Largent, who liked the demos enough to attend an Andrew W.K. gig at the [[Wikipedia:Mercury Lounge|Mercury Lounge]], where Largent was impressed by how W.K. "won over every last person in the audience."{{sfn|Crandall|2014|p=55}} Wilkes-Krier reacted with surprise to Island's interest in him, and despite his manager urging him not to accept his very first offer, W.K. was eager to begin work with Island.{{sfn|Crandall|2014|p=55}} ''Girls Own Juice'' was followed by another Bulb Records EP entitled ''[[Party Til You Puke]]'' in October 2000.<ref name="early"/> Following the release of ''Party Til You Puke'', Andrew W.K. left Bulb Records amicably to sign with [[Wikipedia:Island Records|Island Records]].<ref name="early"/>

W.K.'s major-label debut studio album, ''[[I Get Wet]]'', was released on November 13, 2001, on Island Records.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://musosguide.com/andrew-wk-i-get-wet/4844|title=Andrew WK – I Get Wet|publisher=Muso's Guide|date=June 9, 2009|access-date=April 2, 2012}}</ref><ref name="Klosterman">{{cite news|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/409316675/|title='I Get Wet': Dripping With Hollow Delights|newspaper=[[Wikipedia:The Washington Post|The Washington Post]]|date=March 31, 2002|page=G2|last=Klosterman|first=Chuck}}</ref> Continuing the sound established by his previous Bulb Records EPs, ''I Get Wet'' is characterized by its [[Wikipedia:heavy metal music|metal]] and [[Wikipedia:punk rock|punk rock]] influences and lyrical content revolving around partying.<ref name="Bio"/> The album is known for its cover art, a photograph by [[Wikipedia:Roe Ethridge|Roe Ethridge]] of Andrew W.K. with a stream of blood running from his nose onto his chin and neck,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/409310449/|title=Andrew W.K. "I Get Wet"|newspaper=[[Wikipedia:The Washington Post|The Washington Post]]|date=March 15, 2002|page=WW12}}</ref> which generated minor controversy in Europe after it was seen to represent [[cocaine]] abuse;<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/blame-it-on-the-piano-lessons-659432.html|title=Blame it on the piano lessons|work=[[Wikipedia:The Independent|The Independent]]|date=February 3, 2002|access-date=August 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090820213124/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/blame-it-on-the-piano-lessons-659432.html|archive-date=August 20, 2009}}</ref> W.K. reportedly achieved the effect by striking himself in the face with a brick during the photo shoot, and subsequently supplementing his own blood with some of an animal obtained from a butcher's shop.

''I Get Wet'' earned positive press from publications such as ''[[Wikipedia:NME|NME]]'' and ''[[Wikipedia:Kerrang!|Kerrang!]]'' and featured two UK hit singles, "[[Party Hard]]" and "[[She Is Beautiful]]", also rising to the top spot on ''[[Wikipedia:Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''{{'}}s [[Wikipedia:Top Heatseekers|Top Heatseekers]] albums chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/andrew-wk-mn0000041283/awards|title=Andrew W.K. > Awards|publisher=[[Wikipedia:AllMusic|AllMusic]]|access-date=June 2, 2012}}</ref> At the same time, W.K. also developed a reputation for his highly energetic live shows.<ref name="Bio"/> Andrew W.K. joined [[Wikipedia:Ozzy Osbourne|Ozzy Osbourne]]'s [[Wikipedia:Ozzfest|Ozzfest]] that summer, and a number of ''I Get Wet''{{'}}s tracks, such as "Party Hard", "It's Time to Party", and "Fun Night" were licensed for use in various video games, films, TV series, and commercials. In 2002, W.K., Gibson Goodness and Alec Rominger re-recorded his song "We Want Fun" from ''AWKGOJ'' for the soundtrack of ''[[Wikipedia:Jackass: The Movie|Jackass: The Movie]]''; an accompanying music video was also produced, filmed and directed by [[Wikipedia:Jeff Tremaine|Jeff Tremaine]] with additional camera work by [[Wikipedia:Spike Jonze|Spike Jonze]]. By September 2018, the album had sold 267,000 copies in the US.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Titus |first=Christa |date=March 9, 2018 |title=Andrew W.K.'s New Album Has Brought Him One Step Closer to the 'Pinnacle of Party Euphoria' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/andrew-wk-interview-new-album-youre-not-alone-8239686/ |access-date=March 20, 2022 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref>

In late 2003, W.K. released his second studio album ''[[The Wolf (Andrew W.K. album)|The Wolf]]''. In contrast to ''I Get Wet'', which was recorded by W.K. with his live band, ''The Wolf'' featured W.K. playing all instruments, with heavy use of [[Wikipedia:overdub|overdub]]bing of these instrument sections in production. The album spawned the singles "Tear It Up" and "Never Let Down" in the United States, while the song "Long Live the Party" was a minor hit in Japan. The single "Tear It Up" was included as menu music in the video-game Nascar Thunder TM 2004.<ref name="bio"/> Despite earning Andrew W.K.'s highest chart position ever at #61 on the Billboard 200, it fell off after only a week,<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Andrew W.K. |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/andrew-w-k/ |access-date=March 20, 2022 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> and three months after its release the album had only sold 36,098 copies.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sludge |first=Metal |title=Sludge Scans For December 2003 {{!}} Metal Sludge |url=http://metalsludge.tv/classic/?p=30369 |access-date=March 20, 2022}}</ref>

On tour for ''The Wolf'', W.K. was injured on stage and broke his foot. After the concert, he signed autographs from the ambulance. Not wanting to let his fans down, he performed the remainder of the tour in a wheelchair.<ref name="bio"/><ref name=loudwire/>

=== 2004–2008: ''Close Calls with Brick Walls'' ===
[[File:Andrew WK.jpg|thumb|right|W.K. in 2006]]

Though ''[[Close Calls with Brick Walls]]'' failed to see wide release in 2006, W.K. continued to be active, releasing a live concert DVD entitled ''[[Who Knows? (album)|Who Knows?]]'' in February that year and presenting five screenings of the film in New York and Hollywood.<ref name="page5">{{cite web|url=http://andrewwk.com/about/page/5|title=About: Music|publisher=AndrewWK.com|access-date=April 2, 2012}}</ref> In March 2006, during an episode of [[Wikipedia:Sex Pistols|Sex Pistols]] guitarist [[Wikipedia:Steve Jones (musician)|Steve Jones]]' radio show ''Jonesy's Jukebox'', W.K. debuted a new song entitled "I'm a Vagabond".<ref name="page5"/> On November 26, 2008, under [[Wikipedia:Universal Music Group|Universal Music Group]], he released his fourth studio album, ''[[The Japan Covers]]'', which consists of cover versions of [[Wikipedia:J-pop|J-pop]] songs, as well as a compilation entitled ''The Very Best So Far''.<ref name="page5"/>

=== 2009–2019: ''55 Cadillac'', ''You're Not Alone'' and other releases ===
In February 2009, Wilkes-Krier claimed to have found a loophole in his contractual constraints allowing him to form his own record label, Skyscraper Music Maker, based in London and Manhattan.<ref name="label">{{cite web|url=http://andrewwk.com/about/page/10|title=About: Record Label|publisher=AndrewWK.com|access-date=April 2, 2012}}</ref> The label released ''DAMN! The Mix tape Vol. 1'' on May 25, 2009, a compilation of W.K.'s production work for Skyscraper Music Maker artists Bad Brilliance, Aleister X, and Cherie Lily, with music by New York producer, DJ B-Roc.<ref name="label"/> Wilkes-Krier's fifth studio album ''[[55 Cadillac]]'' served as the label's second release. Recorded entirely by Wilkes-Krier and consisting of his spontaneous solo piano improvisations, the album was released on September 7, 2009.<ref name="guardian.co.uk"/> In a piece written to accompany the release of the album, he explained that the last decade had "been so fraught with legal trouble" that he began to suffer hallucinations, which inspired him to produce the album, and that successful negotiations had allowed him to start a new label and release ''55 Cadillac'', which he described as "the sound of a piano being played by a free man – nothing more, nothing less."<ref name="guardian.co.uk" /> New negotiations were undertaken over the UK release of ''55 Cadillac'', as "certain people [who] weren't credited because they weren't involved with the recording... had to be given credit," owing to previous contracts.<ref name="Rocksound">{{cite web |url=http://www.rocksound.tv/features/article/andrew-wk-reveals-all |title=Andrew W.K. Reveals All |publisher=Rocksound.tv |date=January 11, 2010 |access-date=April 2, 2012 |last=Walker |first=Jen}}</ref> Wilkes-Krier and his management settled by renaming Skyscraper Music Maker as Steev Mike, which the parties involved saw as a reasonable compromise.<ref name="Rocksound"/> All prior complaints were dropped and Wilkes-Krier was then allowed to release the album worldwide.<ref name="Rocksound"/>

On September 9, Andrew W.K. released a Japan-only album entitled ''[[Gundam Rock]]'', consisting of covered music from the [[Wikipedia:Gundam|Gundam]] anime television series to celebrate its 30th anniversary in Japan; he had been approached by Japanese animation studio [[Wikipedia:Sunrise (company)|Sunrise Inc.]] to record the album following the success of ''The Japan Covers''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.andrewwk.com/index.php?page=page.php?id=60|title=''Gundam Rock''|publisher=AndrewWK.com|access-date=September 16, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-08-14/gundam-rock-english-cover-album-to-ship-in-japan|title=''Gundam Rock'' English Cover Album to Ship in Japan|publisher=[[Wikipedia:Anime News Networ|Anime News Network]]|access-date=September 16, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/andrew-wk-takes-on-giant-robots-with-gundam-rock-2411851|title=Andrew W.K. Takes on Giant Robots with Gundam Rock|work=[[Wikipedia:LA Weekly|LA Weekly]]|date=October 8, 2009|access-date=September 4, 2015|last=Ohanesian|first=Liz}}</ref> With all prior legal disputes over credit and naming settled, in March 2010 Andrew W.K. and the newly named Steev Mike label presented its first official release: a repackaged two-disc version of ''Close Calls with Brick Walls'' with a bonus disc of rare and unreleased material entitled ''Mother of Mankind''.<ref name="Rocksound"/> To promote the set, Andrew W.K. joined the 2010 [[Wikipedia:Warped Tour|Warped Tour]] as a headlining act for the entire tour.<ref name="Warped Tour 2010">{{cite web|url=http://www.vanswarpedtour.com/warpedtour/band.asp?xid=3750|title=Andrew W.K. The King of Partying|publisher=[[Wikipedia:Warped Tour|Warped Tour]]|access-date=September 2, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100401034544/http://www.vanswarpedtour.com/warpedtour/band.asp?xid=3750|archive-date=April 1, 2010}}</ref> A music video for the single "I Want to See You Go Wild" from ''Close Calls with Brick Walls'', directed by [[Wikipedia:Peter Glantz|Peter Glantz]], was released in June 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WbVqS0SWAs| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211117/1WbVqS0SWAs| archive-date=November 17, 2021 | url-status=live|title=ANDREW W.K. "I Want To See You Go Wild" – Official Music Video – Dir: Peter Glantz|publisher=[[Wikipedia:YouTube|YouTube]]|date=June 28, 2010|access-date=September 4, 2015|author =Andrew W.K.}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

In March 2011, Andrew W.K. released a new EP entitled ''[[The "Party All Goddamn Night" EP]]'', which consists of five new tracks and two previously released singles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.andrewwk.com/news/the-party-all-goddamn-night-ep#disqus_thread|title=News: The "Party All Goddamn Night" Ep|publisher=AndrewWK.com|access-date=April 2, 2012}}</ref> In September 2012, while attending a fan convention for ''[[Wikipedia:"My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic"|"My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic"]]'', he expressed the possibility of recording a new album.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/andrew-w-k-feels-the-love-at-my-little-pony-convention-20120929|title=Andrew W.K. Feels the Love at 'My Little Pony' Convention|magazine=[[Wikipedia:Rolling Stone|Rolling Stone]]|date=September 29, 2012|access-date=September 4, 2015|last=Rutherford|first=Kevin|archive-date=October 1, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001084026/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/andrew-w-k-feels-the-love-at-my-little-pony-convention-20120929|url-status=dead}}</ref> In a [[Wikipedia:Reddit|Reddit]] "Ask Me Anything" thread in October 2014, Wilkes-Krier stated that while his other career ventures had kept him from releasing a new studio album, he was eager to record one: "I've been stock-piling new songs for several years. I really want to make a new album as soon as possible."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6274063/10-things-we-learned-from-andrew-wk-reddit-ama|title=10 Things We Learned From Andrew W.K.'s Reddit AMA|magazine=[[Wikipedia:Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=October 4, 2014|access-date=September 4, 2015|last=Richin|first=Leslie}}</ref>

In September 2017, W.K. announced that a new studio album would be set for release on March 2, 2018, via [[Wikipedia:Sony Music|Sony Music]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/andrew-wk-plots-first-new-lp-in-nine-years-w504085|title=Andrew W.K. Plots First New LP in Nine Years|magazine=[[Wikipedia:Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=September 18, 2017|access-date=September 26, 2017|last=Reed|first=Ryan}}</ref> In November, he announced its title, ''[[You're Not Alone (Andrew W.K. album)|You're Not Alone]]'', and shared its cover artwork.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/andrew-w-k-announces-a-new-album-of-self-actualizing-p-1820862252|title=Andrew W.K. announces a new album of self-actualizing party anthems|work=[[Wikipedia:The A.V. Club|The A.V. Club]]|date=November 29, 2017|access-date=November 30, 2017|last=Hughes|first=William}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/andrew-wk-details-new-album-youre-not-alone/|title=Andrew W.K. Details New Album You're Not Alone|work=[[Wikipedia:Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=November 29, 2017|access-date=November 29, 2017|last=Strauss|first=Matthew}}</ref> The album was released on March 2, 2018. In August 2018 he revealed to ''Riff Magazine'' that he had begun recording his next album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riffmagazine.com/features/andrew-wk-record-on-the-way/|title=Andrew W.K. heads back on the road with another record on the way|work=RIFF Magazine|date=August 31, 2018|access-date=August 31, 2018|last=Willis|first=Daniel J.}}</ref>

=== 2020–present: Napalm Records, ''Babalon'', and current ventures ===
In October 2020, Andrew W.K. signed with [[Wikipedia:Napalm Records|Napalm Records]] and announced that he was working on a new album.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 14, 2020|first=Chad|last=Childers|title=Andrew W.K. Signs to a Metal Label|url=https://loudwire.com/andrew-w-k-signs-napalm-records/|access-date=February 16, 2021|website=Loudwire}}</ref> The lead single "Babalon" was released on February 17, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 2, 2021|title=News: Andrew W.K. Drops New Single "Babalon" Available for Pre-Order Now|url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/news-andrew-w-k-drops-new-single-babalon-available-for-pre-order-now/|access-date=February 16, 2021|website=New Noise Magazine}}</ref> "Babalon" was announced via a Napalm Records press release and made available for limited pre-order on the Napalm Records and Andrew W.K. stores as a 7" vinyl with the instrumental B-Side "The Party Gods".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Babalon – Andrew WK|url=https://babalon.napalmrecords.com/|access-date=2021-02-16|language=de-DE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title="Babalon" 7" Single (Autographed Vinyl)|url=https://andrewwk.com/store/BABALON-Single-Autographed-Vinyl-7"-PRE-ORDER-p290857671|access-date=2021-02-16}}</ref> The release, limited to 393 copies, marked a departure from Andrew W.K.'s traditionally positive and uplifting themes, and features "swinging drums and a sinister guitar riff opening the track's hellish gates."<ref name=":0" />

On May 6, 2021, Andrew W.K. announced that his sixth studio album, ''[[God Is Partying]]'', was to be released on September 10, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|last=Yoo|first=Noah|title=Andrew W.K. Announces New Album God Is Partying, Shares New Song "I'm in Heaven"|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/andrew-wk-announces-new-album-god-is-partying-shares-new-song-im-in-heaven-watch-the-video/|access-date=May 12, 2021|website=Pitchfork|date=May 6, 2021}}</ref> Co-produced by long-time recording partner Ted Young, the nine-track album features W.K. performing all instruments.<ref>{{cite web|title=Andrew W.K. Announces New Album 'God Is Partying,' Confirms He's Dating Kat Dennings|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/andrew_w_k_announces_new_album_god_is_partying_confirms_hes_dating_kat_dennings|access-date=May 6, 2021|website=exclaim.ca}}</ref> The announcement was accompanied by the release of a new single, "I'm in Heaven".<ref>{{cite web|title=ANDREW W.K. - I'm In Heaven (Official Video) {{!}} Napalm Records|website = [[Wikipedia:YouTube|YouTube]]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj8C7hKpBNA|access-date=May 12, 2021}}</ref> On July 14, 2021, the video for "Everybody Sins" was released and features an appearance by [[Wikipedia:Kat Dennings|Kat Dennings]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 14, 2021|first=Philip |last=Trapp|title=Andrew W.K. + Kat Dennings Get Close in Rocker's 'Everybody Sins' Video|url=https://loudwire.com/andrew-wk-everybody-sins-music-video-kat-dennings/|access-date=July 14, 2021|website=[[Wikipedia:Loudwire|Loudwire]]}}</ref> In September 2021, the album ''[[God Is Partying]]'' was released alongside the single "Stay True To Your Heart".<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 10, 2021|title=Andrew W.K. – 'God Is Partying' review: his dedication to the cause remains undimmed|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/andrew-w-k-god-is-partying-review-3042612|access-date=September 14, 2021|website=[[Wikipedia:NME|NME]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=September 9, 2021|title=ANDREW W.K. Unveils New Single 'Stay True To Your Heart'|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/andrew-w-k-unveils-new-single-stay-true-to-your-heart/|access-date=September 14, 2021|website=blabbermouth.net}}</ref>

Shortly after the release of the album, W.K. delayed upcoming shows and deleted his website and social media pages with no explanation, his label also remaining quiet on what was happening.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 6, 2021|title=Andrew W.K. Has Deleted All of His Social Media Accounts|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2021/10/06/andrew-w-k-has-deleted-all-of-his-social-media-accounts/|access-date=December 2, 2021|website=[[Wikipedia:MetalSucks|MetalSucks]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Andrew W.K. postpones tour, and deletes all social media accounts|url=https://www.klbjfm.com/rock-daypop/andrew-w-k-postpones-tour-and-deletes-all-social-media-accounts/|access-date=December 2, 2021|website=KLBJ - Austin, TX}}</ref>

==Other ventures==

===Self-help and motivational performance===
During 2007, Andrew performed a series of unpredictable [[Wikipedia:happening|happening]]s as part of his "One Man Show" tour. Each event began with Andrew improvising on the piano alone on a stage before they frequently evolved into giant parties, with most of the audience dancing on stage with Andrew, themselves playing the piano and singing the lyrics.<ref name="bio"/>

In March 2007, ''[[Wikipedia:The New York Times|The New York Times]]'' put Andrew on the front page of its Arts section, in a feature article on Andrew's lectures.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/10/arts/music/10andr.html | work=The New York Times | title=Are You Ready to Listen? This Rocker Just Wants to Talk | first=Melena | last=Ryzik | date=March 10, 2007}}</ref> In 2008, Andrew's self-help work led to his second appearance as a sit-down guest on ''[[Wikipedia:Late Night with Conan O'Brien|Late Night with Conan O'Brien]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://awkarchive.com/videos.php?id=91&page=13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100103032017/http://awkarchive.com/videos.php?id=91&page=13|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 3, 2010|title=A.W.K. Archive - Andrew W.K. - Videos|date=January 3, 2010|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref> In November 2008, ''[[Wikipedia:Time (magazine)|Time]]'' magazine called him "truly cute".<ref name="bio"/>

In June 2012, W.K. announced that he would be appearing at the ''[[Wikipedia:My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic|My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic]]'' fan convention Canterlot Gardens.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://andrewwk.com/news/andrew-to-give-lecture-at-my-little-pony-convention-2012 |title=News: ANDREW TO GIVE LECTURE AT MY LITTLE PONY CONVENTION 2012! |publisher=Andrew W.K. |date=June 12, 2012 |access-date=September 2, 2012}}</ref> His appearance was announced as a motivational seminar on "How to Party like Pinkie Pie", based on one of the show's lead characters, [[Wikipedia:Pinkie Pie|Pinkie Pie]]. The appearance was featured in ''[[Wikipedia:Rolling Stone|Rolling Stone]]'',<ref name="rollingstone.com">{{cite magazine | url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/andrew-w-k-to-speak-at-my-little-pony-convention-20120613 | title = Andrew W.K. to Speak at 'My Little Pony' Convention | magazine = [[Wikipedia:Rolling Stone|Rolling Stone]] | date = June 13, 2012 | access-date = June 13, 2012 | archive-date = June 15, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120615184713/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/andrew-w-k-to-speak-at-my-little-pony-convention-20120613 | url-status = dead }}</ref> and was co-hosted by musician and personality Klisk Midori.<ref name="Klisk">{{cite web| url = http://www.klisk.com/ | title = Klisk Midori co-hosts Andrew WK Panel | work = Klisk Midori | date = June 6, 2012 | access-date = June 6, 2012}}</ref><ref name="rollingstone.com2">{{cite magazine | url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/andrew-w-k-feels-the-love-at-my-little-pony-convention-20120929 | title = Andrew W.K. Feels The Love at My Little Pony Convention | magazine = [[Wikipedia:Rolling Stone|Rolling Stone]] | date = September 29, 2012 | access-date = September 29, 2012 | archive-date = October 1, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121001084026/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/andrew-w-k-feels-the-love-at-my-little-pony-convention-20120929 | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref name="everfree.net">{{cite web| url = http://bronybreakdown.everfree.net/interview-with-andrew-w-k-at-canterlot-gardens/ | title = Interview with Andrew W.K. At Canterlot Gardens | work = Everfree Network| date = October 18, 2012 | access-date = October 18, 2012}}</ref>

In June 2014, Andrew was announced to speak as a guest lecturer at the [[Wikipedia:Oxford Union|Oxford Union]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/andrew-w-k-to-speak-at-oxford-1402592587|title=Andrew W.K. to Speak at Oxford|date=June 12, 2014|work=WSJ|access-date=September 29, 2014}}</ref> W.K.'s keynote, titled ''Andrew W.K. and The Philosophy of Partying'', discussed his signature message of positive power and celebratory self-confidence. Regarding the lecture, Oxford's Nick Fowler said: "In my opinion, Andrew is one of Rock N' Roll's great philosophers." And the Oxford University Rock Society offered their own statement: "We've seen rock stars, we've seen brilliant public speakers, but rarely are they the same person, and rarely do they have as intriguing and broad a background as Andrew W.K."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://andrewwk.com/news/andrew-wk-to-address-the-oxford-union|title=Andrew W.K.|publisher=Andrewwk.com|access-date=September 29, 2014}}</ref>

In September 2014, Andrew gave a lecture on his philosophy of partying at [[Wikipedia:Baltimore School for the Arts|Baltimore School for the Arts]] as part of The Contemporary museum's speaker series called "CoHosts".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://andrewwk.com/news/andrew-to-give-lecture-on-party-philosophy|title=Andrew W.K.|publisher=Andrewwk.com|access-date=September 29, 2014}}</ref> In the same month, he also brought his Village Voice advice column, "Ask Andrew W.K.", to life in an intimate setting at New York City nightclub, [[Santos Party House]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://andrewwk.com/news/ask-andrew-wk-live|title=Andrew W.K.|publisher=Andrewwk.com|access-date=September 29, 2014}}</ref>

In February 2018, Andrew was named the Person of the Year by the [[Wikipedia:American Association of Suicidology|American Association of Suicidology]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8212821/andrew-wk-person-of-the-year-american-association-of-suicidology|title=Andrew W.K. Named Person of the Year by American Association Of Suicidology|magazine=Billboard|access-date=November 8, 2018}}</ref> The AAS stated, "The inaugural Person of the Year Award will be presented to Andrew W.K. due to his consistent and powerful use of positivity to improve the lives of those who hear his music."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/AASuicidology/status/966001041882968065|title=AAS Suicidology on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=November 8, 2018}}</ref>

===Written work===
Andrew wrote a monthly column in FRONT Magazine in the UK.

Andrew also wrote a monthly advice column in the Japanese magazine "Rockin' On", which ran for 10 years – from 2002 until 2012 – and resulted in a book of all the advice columns compiled, called "I Will Change Your Life".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://andrewwk.com/news/andrews-first-book|title=Andrew W.K.|publisher=Andrewwk.com|access-date=September 29, 2014}}</ref>

In September 2013, Andrew announced that his first book about partying, "The Party Bible", will be published by [[Wikipedia:Simon & Schuster|Simon & Schuster]]. The announcement, first broken on [[Wikipedia:The A.V. Club|The A.V. Club]], is accompanied by a video of the "Party Hard" rock icon's physical and mental preparation for the literary task.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/article/andrew-wk-just-signed-a-deal-to-publish-emtheem-em-103358|title=Andrew W.K. just signed a deal to publish The Party Bible|date=September 26, 2013 |publisher=Avclub.com|access-date=September 29, 2014}}</ref>

In January 2014, ''[[Wikipedia:The Village Voice|The Village Voice]]'' announced a new weekly advice column from Andrew called "Ask Andrew W.K." The column appeared in the print edition of the paper, as well as Village Voice online.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2014/01/ask_andrew_wk.php|title=New Weekly Feature: Ask Andrew W.K.|author =Andrew W.K.|date=January 1, 2014|work=Sound of the City|access-date=September 29, 2014}}</ref>

On September 28, 2016, [[Wikipedia:Vice Media|Vice Media]] announced a new weekly column from Andrew W.K. and published his first piece titled "Andrew W.K. on Pressure".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/read/andrew-wk-on-pressure|title=Andrew W.K. on Pressure|date=September 28, 2016|website=Vice.com|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref> The column appeared on the [[Wikipedia:Vice (magazine)|Vice]] website with Andrew writing about a singular topic each week.

===Other work===
Outside of his solo work, Andrew also performed with and produced music for the avant-garde ensemble [[Wikipedia:To Live and Shave in L.A.|To Live and Shave in L.A.]] He first appeared on the band's 2004 release ''God and Country Rally!'' He co-produced their 2006 studio album ''[[Noon & Eternity|Noon and Eternity]]'', and appears on the group's other 2006 release, the "chronological remix" project ''Horoscopo: Sanatorio de Molière''.<ref name="bio"/>

In late 2006, Andrew re-worked his song "Fun Night" into a theme song for the [[Wikipedia:Arizona Sundogs|Arizona Sundogs]], a [[Wikipedia:Ice hockey|hockey]] team. The song was titled "Sundogs (It Just Got Hotter)". The song "Fun Night" also appeared in the film ''[[Wikipedia:Old School (film)|Old School]]'' during one of the party scenes.<ref name="bio"/> Andrew was also a judge for the 5th and 10th annual Independent Music Awards to support independent artists' careers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.independentmusicawards.com/ima_new/pastjudges.asp |title=Past Judges |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713024722/http://www.independentmusicawards.com/ima_new/pastjudges.asp |archive-date=July 13, 2011 |publisher=Independent Music Awards |url-status=dead |access-date=July 7, 2021}}</ref>

On July 7, 2007, at 7:07&nbsp;pm, Andrew appeared as one of the 77 drummers in the [[Wikipedia:77 Boadrum|77 Boadrum]] concert held at the [[Wikipedia:Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park|Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park]] in [[Wikipedia:Brooklyn|Brooklyn]], [[Wikipedia:New York City|New York]] which was organized by Japanese [[Wikipedia:noise rock|noise rock]] group [[Wikipedia:Boredoms|Boredoms]]. In September 2007 Andrew's piano playing was featured on a jazz fusion CD release "électricité" with [[Wikipedia:Mike Pachelli|Mike Pachelli]] on guitar, Rich Russo on drums, and Dennis Harding on bass for Los Angeles-based Fullblast Recordings (2007).<ref>[http://mikepachelli.com/ ..::Pachelli Productions::..::]. Mike Pachelli. Retrieved on June 29, 2012.</ref>

Andrew has also performed and recorded electric bass guitar for the artist [[Wikipedia:Baby Dee|Baby Dee]], whom he met while playing live as the bassist of [[Wikipedia:Current 93|Current 93]]. Andrew played bass and drums on Dee's ''[[Wikipedia:Safe Inside the Day|Safe Inside the Day]]'' album, and performed with her group at a 2008 show Manhattan. He also produced and mixed Dee's 2011 album, ''[[Wikipedia:Regifted Light|Regifted Light]]''. Andrew has performed bass guitar with Current 93 at the Donau Festival in Krems, Austria in April 2007, the UK [[Wikipedia:All Tomorrow's Parties (music festival)|All Tomorrow's Parties]] festival in May 2007, and their European tour in April 2008.<ref name="bio"/>

On Friday, December 5, 2008, an Andrew W.K. fan named Dominic Owen Mallary died after an accident while his band Last Lights performed at Boston University. Dominic had always said that he wanted to have Andrew W.K. play during his funeral. After several friends of Dominic emailed him, Andrew came to the wake, and played classical piano for the entire time after paying his respects.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bringbacktheboombox.com/main/?p=873 |title=bringbacktheboombox.com |publisher=bringbacktheboombox.com |access-date=April 2, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708093806/http://bringbacktheboombox.com/main/?p=873 |archive-date=July 8, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lemmingtrail.com/mb/217130/ |title=Andrew WK's life is pretty fucked up |publisher=Lemmingtrail |access-date=April 2, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127225118/http://www.lemmingtrail.com/mb/217130/ |archive-date=January 27, 2013 }}</ref>

Andrew formed the group The Brill Sisters with guitarist [[Matt Sweeney]] and producer [[Wikipedia:Don Fleming (musician)|Don Fleming]]. They played their first show (without Fleming) at Santos Party House on April 2, 2009.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOVXsT4paGM The Brill Sisters (Minus One) – The Grey Funnel Line]. YouTube. Retrieved on June 29, 2012.</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG-swcgnI58 The Brill Sisters (Minus One) – Spontaneous Boogie]. YouTube. Retrieved on June 29, 2012.</ref> The entire group performed together on April 21, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://santospartyhouse.com/index/event/id/620 |title=Session's at Santa's with The Dripping Tap, Renminbi, The Brill Sisters, JFK, DJ Jim Dunbar, More – Apr 21, 2009 |publisher=Santos Party House |date=April 21, 2009 |access-date=April 2, 2012}}</ref> Andrew has collaborated with Canada's [[Nardwuar the Human Serviette]] and his band [[The Evaporators]] to record the split 7-inch ''[[A Wild Pear]]'', released in 2009. They worked together again on a pair of tracks for The Evaporators' 2012 album ''Busy Doing Nothing''.

In 2012, it was believed that the United States State Department had named W.K. the U.S. Cultural Ambassador to Bahrain.<ref name="Guardian">{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/shortcuts/2012/nov/26/andrew-wk-bahrain-pass-notes |title=Andrew WK: meet the US's new cultural ambassador to Bahrain |access-date=March 23, 2013 |location=London |work=The Guardian |date=November 26, 2012}}</ref> In reality, he had been merely asked to speak at the Embassy as part of a cultural speakers program, an invitation which, upon further reflection, was repealed "because it did not meet the standards of the State Department."<ref name="Wire">{{cite news |url=http://www.thewire.com/entertainment/2012/11/andrew-wk-wont-be-state-departments-ambassador-partying-after-all/59318/ |title=Andrew WK won't be the state department's ambassador of partying after all. |access-date=January 12, 2015 |work=The Wire |date=November 26, 2012}}</ref> Andrew set a world record for Longest Drum Session in a Retail Store at the MTV  Music Awards on Thursday, June 20, 2013, after drumming non-stop for 24 hours.<ref name="Reuters">{{cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/entertainment-us-omusicawards-idUSBRE95K10Y20130621 |title=Andrew W.K. sets drumming record at MTV O Music Awards |access-date=June 24, 2013 |work=Reuters |first=Piya |last=Sinha-Roy |date=June 21, 2013}}</ref> On Thursday, June 12, 2014, Andrew co-hosted the Relentless [[Kerrang! Awards]] alongside [[Scott Ian]] of [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]]. The event was held at East London's [[Troxy]].<ref name="Metro">{{cite news |url=http://metro.co.uk/2014/04/09/party-hard-andrew-w-k-to-co-host-relentless-kerrang-awards-4693951/ | title=Party Hard: Andrew W.K. to co-host Relentless Kerrang! Awards | date=April 9, 2014}}</ref>

Andrew also made an appearance as himself in the ''[[Wikipedia:Cyanide & Happiness|Cyanide & Happiness]]'' show. Most recently, he appeared as a fictional version of himself, "Intern Andrew W.K.", in a live show for ''[[Welcome to Night Vale]]'', entitled "The Librarian". Andrew is featured on ''Nekrogoblikon's'' album titled ''Heavy Meta'' released on June 2, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinsider.net/collaborations/andrew-w-k-parties-hard-with-nekrogoblikon-in-the-studio|title=Andrew W.K. parties hard with Nekrogoblikon in the studioMetal Insider|date=September 19, 2014|website=Metalinsider.net|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref> Andrew appeared on [[Ken Reid (comedian)|Ken Reid]]'s ''TV Guidance Counselor'' podcast on December 11, 2015. Andrew played the role of the character known as "Redeye" in the game ''[[Fallout 4]]'' in the Nuka-World DLC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gaminglyfe.com/fallout-4-nuka-worlds-redeye-interview-with-andrew-w-k/|title=Fallout 4 – Nuka-World's RedEye: Interview with Andrew W.K. - GamingLyfe.com - Gaming News, Gaming Community, eSports|date=September 19, 2016|website=Gaminglyfe.com|access-date=April 6, 2018}}</ref>

===TV and film appearances===
Andrew has made multiple appearances on [[MTV]], MTV2, and [[VH1]], hosting shows such as ''The Most Outrageous Frontmen'', with Johnny Knoxville and ''Backstage Pass'' at the Warped Tour. Andrew was the focus of a televised live performance at Cleveland's Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame, broadcast on MTV. He's also made appearances on the shows, ''I Love The 90's'', ''I Love The New Millennium'', ''Black to the Future'', ''I Love The Holidays'', ''The Great Debate'', ''[[Best Week Ever]]'' and ''[[The Osbournes]]''. Andrew was also featured on a popular MTV show called ''Crashing With Andrew W.K.'', which documented Andrew's visit to a girl's dorm at North Carolina Central University.

In 2004, Andrew had a television show on [[Wikipedia:MTV2|MTV2]] titled ''[[Your Friend, Andrew WK|Your Friend, Andrew W.K.]]''. In the series, fans would write letters to Andrew, asking for his help. Andrew would pick certain letters and go to visit them. The series lasted for 11 episodes, each about 9 or 10 minutes in length. During the filming of the show, Andrew was in a car crash but sustained no serious injuries.

Andrew has performed on TV shows such as ''[[Late Night with Conan O'Brien]]'', ''[[Last Call with Carson Daly]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Saturday Night Live|Saturday Night Live]]'', and the ''Spike TV Video Game Awards''. His most recent performance was with [[Wikipedia:Will Oldham|Bonnie 'Prince' Billy]] on ''Late Night with Conan O'Brien''. He had a cameo in the show ''[[Wikipedia:Aqua Teen Hunger Force|Aqua Teen Hunger Force]]'', singing "Party Party Party", a song that combines elements of multiple previous Andrew W.K. songs. The song was released on ''Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters the Soundtrack''. Andrew's only confirmed movie role is in ''Punk Rock Holocaust'', playing himself.

Andrew was also featured on the finale of the third season of ''[[Wikipedia:Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List|Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List]]'' as Kathy's date in New York. The two attended one of Andrew's performance art shows. ''Late Night with Conan O'Brien'' has twice featured Andrew as a sit-down interview guest—the first in 2003 to speak about the ''Your Friend, Andrew W.K.'' show, and then again in 2007, to speak about his motivational performance tours. Andrew was a frequent guest on the [[Wikipedia:Fox News|Fox News]] late-night program, ''[[Wikipedia:Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld|Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld]]''. Despite this, he claimed to have no party affiliation and just "always wanted to see what was in that building."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.salon.com/2014/10/03/andrew_w_k_i_went_on_fox_news_because_ive_always_wanted_to_see_what_was_in_that_building/|title=Andrew W.K.: "I went on Fox News because I've always wanted to see what was in that building"|website=Salon|last=Beaudoin|first=Kate|date=October 3, 2014|access-date=November 14, 2022}}</ref> Andrew has also been a featured interviewer and guest on ''[[Wikipedia:The Daily Show|The Daily Show]]''.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}} In 2011, he appeared in [[Wikipedia:A Day to Remember|A Day to Remember]]'s video for "All I Want". Andrew also appears on the vocal-instructional DVD ''The Zen of Screaming''.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1085885/ The Zen of Screaming (2007) (V)]. imdb.com</ref>

[[Wikipedia:Cartoon Network|Cartoon Network]] also used Andrew W.K. in a music video about the network's new live-action shows. The song and video, "Hearing What I Say" (adapted from Andrew's 2006 song, "Not Going to Bed") aired extensively on Cartoon Network and was available on YouTube. Later the clip was replaced by another bumper. In 2011, Andrew was part of a pyrotechnic stunt with motocross superstar [[Wikipedia:Robbie Maddison|Robbie Maddison]] performing a backflip on his motorcycle while Andrew presented the event for Cartoon Network's [[Wikipedia:Hall of Game Awards|Hall of Game Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.andrewwkmusic.com/2011/02/24/cartoon-network-hall-of-game-awards-results-leaked/|title=Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards – RESULTS LEAKED!|date=January 3, 2011|publisher=Andrew WK Music|access-date=April 2, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926061554/http://www.andrewwkmusic.com/2011/02/24/cartoon-network-hall-of-game-awards-results-leaked/|archive-date=September 26, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Andrew presented Cartoon Network's live-action show ''[[Wikipedia:Destroy Build Destroy|Destroy Build Destroy]]''. Andrew had a cameo on Cartoon Network's ''[[Wikipedia:Mad (TV series)|Mad]]'', in the episode "Kung Fu Blander / Destroy Bob the Builder Destroy", which spoofed both ''Destroy Build Destroy'' and ''[[Wikipedia:Bob the Builder|Bob the Builder]]''. In 2014, Andrew appeared on Fuse TV's ''Insane Clown Posse Theater'' with [[Wikipedia:Insane Clown Posse|Insane Clown Posse]]. Andrew also starred in ''Lil BUB's Special Special'' on [[Wikipedia:Animal Planet|Animal Planet]] alongside [[Wikipedia:Lil Bub|Lil Bub]] herself and [[Wikipedia:Amy Sedaris|Amy Sedaris]]. The TV special premiered on Saturday, February 8.

Andrew's trip to a safari park is the subject of the documentary film, ''Party Safari'' (2014),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3493830/|title=Andrew W.K. Party Safari (2014)|date=March 22, 2014|work=IMDb|access-date=September 29, 2014}}</ref> by Nik Box & Chris Hines. In August 2014, Andrew hosted his own show on [[Wikipedia:Kerrang! TV|Kerrang! TV]] called ''Andrew W.K.'s Party Hard 100'' in which he counted down some of the most party videos on Earth. Andrew also guest co-hosted six episodes of [[Wikipedia:Pivot (TV channel)|Pivot]]'s ''[[Wikipedia:TakePart Live|TakePart Live]]'' alongside [[Wikipedia:Meghan McCain|Meghan McCain]] and [[Wikipedia:Jacob Soboroff|Jacob Soboroff]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://andrewwk.com/news/tv-andrew-returns-as-co-host-on-takepart-live|title=Andrew W.K.|publisher=Andrewwk.com|access-date=September 29, 2014}}</ref>

Andrew appeared as a guest on ''The SDR Show'' with Ralph Sutton and [[Wikipedia:Big Jay Oakerson|Big Jay Oakerson]]. He has also made a comeback to Cartoon Network in late March on Pete Browngart's animated series ''[[Wikipedia:Uncle Grandpa|Uncle Grandpa]]'' as himself hosting a party alongside Pizza Steve and Mr. Gus in the episode, "Shower Party".

===Producer===
In addition to producing his own music on the albums ''I Get Wet'', ''The Wolf'', ''Close Calls with Brick Walls'', and ''You're Not Alone'', Andrew has produced and mixed music for other artists as well as working on special commercial music projects. These include the production of music exclusively for commercial use on television and radio.

In 2008, Andrew gained new notoriety for recording a song called "The McLaughlin Groove", based on an exchange between [[Wikipedia:Pat Buchanan|Pat Buchanan]] and [[Wikipedia:ohn McLaughlin (host)|John McLaughlin]] on the political television show ''[[Wikipedia:The McLaughlin Group|The McLaughlin Group]]''. The song was commissioned by the Public Radio International show ''Fair Game'', on which Andrew has appeared for interviews.<ref>[http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/fairgame/.jukebox?action=viewMedia&mediaId=683137 Fair Game: The McLaughlin Groove] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090212030240/http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/fairgame/.jukebox?action=viewMedia&mediaId=683137 |date=February 12, 2009}}. publicbroadcasting.net</ref>

In 2004, Andrew recorded a television jingle for [[Wikipedia:Kit Kat|Kit Kat]] candy bars, and rewrote their trademark "Give Me A Break" slogan into a new song.<ref name=loudwire/> The recording appeared in a variety of 30-second, 45-second, and 1 minute commercials, broadcast on television worldwide. "I avoided working with other people for many years, partly out of paranoia, and partly out of an earnest desire to stand on my own. After a while, I got tired of thinking that way, and it just seemed natural to do the opposite of what I had done before. I like making music with other people. I can still make music by myself too."<ref>[http://www.andrewwk.com/production.php Production]. Andrew W.K.. Retrieved June 29, 2012.</ref>

Andrew's earliest external production work was with the group [[Wolf Eyes]], on their now out-of-print 12-inch EP ''Fortune Dove''. The last track on that album, "What Kind of Band?" features Andrew W.K. on vocals explaining why he enjoys listening to Wolf Eyes. Since then, he's chosen to work on a select and seemingly random set of projects, beginning with production and mixing on the album, ''Through The Panama'', by Brooklyn, NY based three-piece [[Wikipedia:art rock|art rock]] band, [[Wikipedia:Sightings (band)|Sightings]]. The album was jointly released by Load Records and [[Wikipedia:Thurston Moore|Thurston Moore]]'s [[Wikipedia:Ecstatic Peace!|Ecstatic Peace!]] label in October 2007.

At the end of 2007, Andrew accepted an invitation to produce a new album, ''Repentance'', for veteran reggae artist [[Wikipedia:Lee "Scratch" Perry|Lee "Scratch" Perry]]. The two had met when Andrew interviewed Perry for DirecTV.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1047168/perry-wk-make-unlikely-recording-team|title=Perry, W.K. Make Unlikely Recording Team|magazine=[[Wikipedia:Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|quote=The two artists met in Austin earlier this year when W.K. interviewed Perry for a DirecTV special about South by Southwest. .... They met again a few months later in New York at a taping for W.K.'s in-development TV series ''Smokeshow.'' "I ended up meeting people from Narnack that night and I expressed my admiration for Lee," W.K. says. "I asked what he was doing for his next album and said I'd like to be involved. Some time went by and then they asked me to produce."|date=November 30, 2007|access-date=December 4, 2007|last=Wood|first=Mikael|location=[[Wikipedia:Los Angeles|Los Angeles]]| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071201185951/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1047168/perry-wk-make-unlikely-recording-team| archive-date= December 1, 2007 | url-status= live}}</ref> "Repentance" was nominated for "Best Reggae Album" in the 2009 Grammy Awards.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20091005210920/http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/51st_show/list.aspx The 51st Grammy Awards Winners List]. grammy.com</ref> On February 20, 2008, Andrew released an exclusive ringtone commissioned by Universal Music Japan for the Japanese mobile phone market. The song is called, "Sonna no Kankei Ne Rock", which celebrates a then popular catch-phrase by a TV Talent, "Sonna no Kankei Ne, Hai Oppappi!" This translates to, "I Don't Give A Damn, Yes Oppappi!" The ringtone was first announced on a Japanese national T.V. program called ''Music Station'' and had over 3,500 downloads that day. Cumulative sales of ringtone are over 20,000. Andrew's song debuted at No.1 in Label Mobile's International daily ringtone chart. Label Mobile is the biggest mobile retailer in Japan.<ref>[http://www.andrewwk.com/news.php News]. Andrew W.K.. Retrieved June 29, 2012.</ref>

===Live music venue===
In the spring of 2008, Andrew and three partners opened a multi-level nightclub and live concert hall in downtown Manhattan, New York City. The venue was named [[Santos Party House]], and featured {{convert|8000|sqft|m2}} of dance floor and concert facilities, and over 150 loud-speakers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.santospartyhouse.com |title=Manhattan, Nyccc |publisher=Santos Party House |access-date=April 2, 2012}}</ref> The space was designed for disco dancing and live music. It was one of the few new venues in New York City to be granted a liquor license and a cabaret license. The cabaret license means people can legally dance until 4&nbsp;am.<ref>[http://www.timeout.com/newyork/tonyblog/?p=3370 Time Out New York | TONY Blog]. Timeout.com. Retrieved on June 29, 2012.</ref> Santos Party House received numerous awards, including The People's Choice Award for Best Night Club, Best New Club, Best DJ Night (from ''Paper Magazine''),<ref>{{cite web|last=Torem |first=Caroline |url=http://www.papermag.com/blogs/2008/11/about_last_night_papers_fourth.php?gallery3489Pic=2#gallery-3489 |title=About Last Night... PAPER's Fourth Annual Nightlife Awards Presented by Diesel |publisher=Papermag |date=November 17, 2008 |access-date=April 2, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090211203211/http://www.papermag.com/blogs/2008/11/about_last_night_papers_fourth.php?gallery3489Pic=2#gallery-3489 |archive-date=February 11, 2009 }}</ref> Best New Dance Floor (from ''The Village Voice''),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/archives/2008/10/best_new_dance.php |title=Best New Dance Floor: Santos' Party House – New York Music – Sound of the City |publisher=Blogs.villagevoice.com |date=October 17, 2008 |access-date=April 2, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090210164407/http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/archives/2008/10/best_new_dance.php |archive-date=February 10, 2009 }}</ref> and many more. In May 2009, Wilkes-Krier and his work with Santos was the subject of an extensive four-page article in ''New York Magazine''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nymag.com/nightliffeatures/56300/ |title=Wilkes-Krier and his work with Santos |url-status=dead}} {{dead link|date=July 2021 |fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> In 2010, the [[Wikipedia:Zagat Survey|Zagat Survey]] rated Santos Party House the "Top Dance Club" in all of New York City.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/zagat-surveys-new-york-city-nightlife-for-10th-year-97450729.html |title=Zagat Surveys New York City Nightlife for 10th Year – NEW YORK, June 30 /PRNewswire/ |location=New York |publisher=Prnewswire.com |access-date=April 2, 2012}}</ref>

Santos Party House's last night of operation was May 29, 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7386141/new-york-venue-santos-party-house-shuts-down-unexpectedly |title=Manhattan Venue Santos Party House Shuts Down Unexpectedly |access-date=July 29, 2018 |date=May 31, 2016 |work=Billboard Magazine}}</ref>

==Ghostwriting allegations==
In November 2004, W.K.'s official website was hacked with threats of blackmail from someone who claimed to have co-created Andrew W.K.'s persona, and demanded to be included in the production of the third album, claiming to be "Steev Mike".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2015589/andrew-wk-steev-mike/columns/sounding-board/ |publisher=Stereogum.com |title=The Crying Of Lot 55: The Unsolved Mysteries And Alternate Realities Of Andrew W.K.|date=September 21, 2018 }}</ref> W.K. responded stating, "Please don't believe Steev Mike. I used to call myself Steev Mike a long time ago and it's nothing now. Someone is trying to confuse you and make me look bad."<ref name="used">{{cite web|url=http://www.andrewwk.com|title=Andrew WK Official|date=November 29, 2004|access-date=July 14, 2009|last=Wilkes-Krier|first=Andrew|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041129020402/http://www.andrewwk.com/|archive-date=November 29, 2004}}</ref>

In subsequent years, W.K. denied various theories accusing him of being a fake entity, declaring himself to be "a real person who thinks for himself" and "not the victim of anyone or group of people trying to influence my career or life".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://santospartyhouse.com/index/event/id/1249 |title=Ask Andrew W.K. Anything: A Night of Questions – Feb 23, 2010|publisher=Santos Party House|date=February 23, 2010|access-date=April 2, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/niteside/Andrew-WK-Comes-Clean-At-Santos-Party-Haus--85159662.html|title=Andrew W.K. Comes Clean at Santos Party Haus|publisher=[[Wikipedia:NBC New York|NBC New York]]|date=February 24, 2010|access-date=April 2, 2012|last=Jung|first=James}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/25/ask-andrew-wk-anything_n_475319.html|title=Ask Andrew W.K. Anything|work=[[Wikipedia:The Huffington Post|The Huffington Post]]|date=February 25, 2010|access-date=February 25, 2010|last=Golden|first=Zara}}</ref> He clarified that "the nature of how we presented my initial offerings caused some confusion, even though I tried to make it as straightforward as possible... Different people I've worked with and different parts of my back story have gotten twisted and changed. But I made the music on my albums – I had a lot of help from incredible people, but not the kind of help that some people think."<ref name="Front">{{cite journal|url=http://awkarchive.com/press/the-messiah|title=Is It Possible to Be the Messiah on Your Own?|journal=[[Wikipedia:Front (magazine)|Front]]|date=May 1, 2009|access-date=May 1, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331070501/http://awkarchive.com/press/the-messiah|archive-date=March 31, 2012}}</ref>

In September 2009, W.K. acknowledged legal disputes around his name: "At the end of 2004, an old friend of mine got in some business trouble and basically decided to take it out on me... they were able to turn my life and career upside down. I wasn't allowed to use my own name within certain areas... This made my life complicated and intense for a few years, but I kept working and doing whatever I could to keep moving forward."<ref name="guardian.co.uk">{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2009/sep/16/andrew-wk-55-cadillac |title=Andrew WK: I am finally a free man |location=London |work=[[Wikipedia:The Guardian|The Guardian]] |date=September 16, 2009 |last=W.K. |first=Andrew |author-link=Andrew W.K. |access-date=September 4, 2015}}</ref>

==Physical appearance==
[[file:Andrew W.K. (5393562091).jpg|thumb|W.K. in 2011 wearing his usual concert outfit.]]
W.K. is known for his long hair and wearing a usually dirty all white outfit, consisting of a white t-shirt, white jeans, black digital watch and sneakers.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bourne|first=Leah|date=December 8, 2014|title=Andrew W.K. on His Favorite Emoji, Wearing All White, and Pizza|url=https://stylecaster.com/andrew-w-k-on-his-favorite-emoji-wearing-all-white-and-pizza/|access-date=May 3, 2021|website=StyleCaster}}</ref> The album artwork for ''[[I Get Wet]]'' featured a photo of Andrew with a bloody nose<ref>{{cite web|title=There will be blood: The gory story behind Andrew W.K.'s 'I Get Wet' album cover|url=https://ca.news.yahoo.com/will-blood-gory-story-behind-andrew-w-k-s-get-wet-album-cover-221504859.html|access-date=May 13, 2021|website=ca.news.yahoo.com|date=August 15, 2017 }}</ref> and this image is used frequently in his merchandise and persona.<ref>{{cite web|title=15 Years After 'I Get Wet,' Andrew W.K.'s Nose Is Still Dripping Blood|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/nneq5w/15-years-after-i-get-wet-andrew-wks-nose-is-still-dripping-blood|access-date=May 13, 2021|website=www.vice.com|date=November 15, 2016 }}</ref> W.K. has six tattoos, all of which are straight lines on his arms.<ref>{{cite web|date=February 9, 2018|title=Take a look at the wacky photos in party legend Andrew W.K.'s phone|url=https://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/take-look-wacky-photos-party-legend-andrew-w-k-s-phone|access-date=May 3, 2021|website=[[Wikipedia:Interview (magazine)|Interview]]}}</ref> In 2011, [[Wikipedia:Kesha|Kesha]] gave Andrew a line tattoo with a pen and a safety pin that resulted in an infection.<ref>[https://brobible.com/entertainment/article/andrew-wk-brobible-podcast/ tattoo]</ref>

==Personal life==
Andrew W.K. previously lived in [[Wikipedia:Midtown Manhattan|Midtown Manhattan]] but left in 2006 or 2007, "bouncing between short-term situations" in other locations outside [[Wikipedia:New York (state)|New York]].<ref name= living>{{cite news |last= Buckley |first= Cara |url= https://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/28/nyregion/for-andrew-wk-sundays-are-for-sleeping-till-noon.html |title= Living for the Nighttime |newspaper= The New York Times |date= August 28, 2011 |page= MB2 |access-date=September 1, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=March 5, 2018|first=Eleanor|last=Goodman|title=Getting to know the real Andrew W.K.|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/getting-to-know-the-real-andrew-w-k|access-date=May 12, 2021|website=Metal Hammer Magazine}}</ref> He married Cherie Lily on October 4, 2008, in a traditional Persian wedding ceremony.<ref name= aboutwk>{{cite web |title= About: Personal Life |work= Andrew W.K. |access-date= September 9, 2015 |url= http://andrewwk.com/about/page/8}}</ref> Lily performed with W.K.'s band as a vocalist and [[Hype man|hypewoman]] from 2006 until 2018.<ref>"Andrew W.K. & Bill Hader", ''[[Bullseye with Jesse Thorn]]'' (April 2, 2018) at 21:00</ref> W.K. has two children but keeps them out of the public eye.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ortiz|first=Jen|title=We Went to Toys "R" Us with Andrew W.K. and Partied, Philosophically|url=https://www.gq.com/story/andrew-wk-meet-me-at-the-reck|access-date=May 3, 2021|website=GQ|date=September 29, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=RuPaul: What's the Tee with Michelle Visage, Ep 144 - Andrew W.K.|website = [[Wikipedia:YouTube|YouTube]]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxwW5t4s9Kk| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211117/FxwW5t4s9Kk| archive-date=November 17, 2021 | url-status=live|access-date=May 14, 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Living Thoughts with Andrew W.K. : The Birds and the Bees |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9jCfuyT6tA |access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> W.K. has a younger brother, Patrick Wilkes-Krier, who is a professional golfer.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brother Of Party Rocker Andrew W.K. Makes His Own Name At U.S. Open|url=https://amp.foxsports.com/stories/golf/brother-of-party-rocker-andrew-w-k-makes-his-own-name-at-u-s-open|access-date=July 14, 2022|website=foxsports|date=June 16, 2016}}</ref>

In May 2021, W.K. announced via a press release that he and his former wife  Cherie had begun amicable divorce proceedings in late 2019. He also confirmed that he was dating actress [[Wikipedia:Kat Dennings|Kat Dennings]], after the two met in Los Angeles in early 2021.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gregory|first=Allie|title=Andrew W.K. Announces New Album 'God Is Partying,' Confirms He's Dating Kat Dennings|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/andrew_w_k_announces_new_album_god_is_partying_confirms_hes_dating_kat_dennings|work=[[Wikipedia:Exclaim!|Exclaim!]]|date=May 6, 2021|access-date=May 6, 2021}}</ref> A week later, on May 13, 2021, the couple announced their engagement on [[Wikipedia:Instagram|Instagram]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Kirkpatrick|first=Emily|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/05/kat-dennings-andrew-wk-engaged-instagram-relationship|title=Andrew W.K. and Kat Dennings Are Engaged a Week After Going Instagram Official|work=[[Wikipedia:Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]|date=May 13, 2021|access-date=May 13, 2021}}</ref>

==Live band members==

===Current===
* Erik Payne – guitars, backing vocals (1999–present)
* Gregg Roberts – bass, backing vocals (1999–present)
* [[Dave Pino]] – guitars, backing vocals (2012–present)
* Amanda Lepre – guitars, backing vocals (2016–present)
* Clark Kegley – drums (2016–present)

===Former===
* [[Donald Tardy]] – drums (1998–2003)
* Frank Werner – guitars, backing vocals (1999–2013)
* Jimmy Coup – guitars, backing vocals (1999–2004)
* Jeff Victor – keyboards (2001–2002)
* Rich Russo – drums (2003–2016)
* Kenny Andrews – guitars, backing vocals (2003–2011)
* Johnny "Beans" Sutton (2004–2005)
* Derek Weiland – keyboards (2006–2007)
* Cherie Lily – vocals (2006–2018)
* Justin Payne – guitars (2008–2013)
* Blake Canaris – bass, backing vocals (2010–2016)
* Erica E.T. Pino – keyboards, backing vocals (2018–2019)

===Timeline===
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==Discography==
{{main|Andrew W.K. discography}}

=== Studio albums ===
* ''[[I Get Wet]]'' (2001)
* ''[[The Wolf (Andrew W.K. album)|The Wolf]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Close Calls with Brick Walls]]'' (2006)
* ''[[The Japan Covers]]'' (2008)
* ''[[55 Cadillac]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Gundam Rock]]'' (2009)
* ''[[You're Not Alone (Andrew W.K. album)|You're Not Alone]]'' (2018)
* ''[[God Is Partying]]'' (2021)

==Filmography==

===Films===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
!Year!!Title!!Role!!Notes
|-
| 2012
| ''I Spill Your Guts''
| Crazy Hobo
| {{N/A}}
|-
| 2013
| ''Cool as Hell''
| Andrew
| {{N/A}}
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Wikipedia:Dude Bro Party Massacre III|Dude Bro Party Massacre III]]''
| Rip Stick
| {{N/A}}
|-
| 2016
| ''Midnight Show''
| Theater voice
| {{N/A}}
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Wikipedia:(Romance) in the Digital Age|(Romance) in the Digital Age]]]''
| Himself
| {{N/A}}
|-
| 2020
| ''Your Friend Andrew W.K.''
| Himself
| Documentary
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
!Year!!Title!!Role!!Notes
|-
| 2002
| ''[[Wikipedia:Jackass (franchise)|Jackass Backyard BBQ]]''
| Himself
| TV special
|-
| 2004
| ''[[Your Friend, Andrew WK]]''
| Himself
| Host
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Wikipedia:Aqua Teen Hunger Force|Aqua Teen Hunger Force]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gT8ARVURXs| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211117/5gT8ARVURXs| archive-date=November 17, 2021 | url-status=live|title=Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode Party All The Time (2006 TV Episode)|access-date=December 15, 2020|via=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
| Himself
| Episode: "[[Wikipedia:Aqua Teen Hunger Force (season 4)|Party All the Time]]", voice role
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Wikipedia:I Love the New Millennium|I Love the New Millennium]]''
| Himself
| Commentator, 8 episodes
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Wikipedia:Food Party|Food Party]]''
| Santa
| Episode: "Zit Butter"
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Destroy Build Destroy]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcxkGMPAnbg| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211117/WcxkGMPAnbg| archive-date=November 17, 2021 | url-status=live|title=Andrew W.K. - "Destroy Build Destroy" TV Show|access-date=December 15, 2020|via=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
| Himself
| Host, all episodes
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Wikipedia:Mad (TV series)|Mad]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOhco9AbkxM| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211117/QOhco9AbkxM| archive-date=November 17, 2021 | url-status=live|title=Andrew W.K. Parody on MAD Cartoon|access-date=December 15, 2020|via=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
| Himself
| Episode: "Kung Fu Blander/Destroy, Bob the Builder, Destroy", voice role
|-
| 2012
| ''Let's Big Happy''<ref name=BigHappy>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2159688/?ref_=ttep_ep7|title="Let's Big Happy" Andrew W.K. (TV Episode 2012) - IMDb|access-date=December 10, 2020|via=[[IMDb]]}}</ref>
| {{N/A}}
| Episodes: "Pilot" and "Andrew W.K."<ref name=BigHappy/>
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Wikipedia:Uncle Grandpa|Uncle Grandpa]]''
| Himself
| Episode: "Shower Party", voice role
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Wikipedia:Idiotsitter|Idiotsitter]]''
| Kerry
| Episode: "GED Prom"
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Wikipedia:American Dad|American Dad]]''
| Palmer
| Episode: "The Wondercabinet"
|}

===Video games===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
!Year!!Title!!Role!!Notes
|-
| 2003
| ''[[Wikipedia:Madden NFL 2003|Madden NFL 2003]]''
| Soundtrack artist
| Madden NFL 2003 Soundtrack, ''[[Party Hard]]''
|-
| 2003
| ''[[Wikipedia:Nascar Thunder 2004|Nascar Thunder 2004]]''
| Soundtrack artist
| NASCAR Thunder 2004, ''Tear it Up''
|-
| 2004
| ''[[Wikipedia:Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood|Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood]]''
| Himself
|
|-
| 2009
| ''[[Wikipedia:Pro Evolution Soccer 2010|Pro Evolution Soccer 2010]]''
| Soundtrack artist
| Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 Soundtrack, ''[[Party Hard]]''
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Wikipedia:Fallout 4: Nuka-World|Fallout 4: Nuka-World]]''
| RedEye
| DLC
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Further reading==
* {{cite book|last = Crandall|first = P.|date = 2014|title = I Get Wet|series = [[Wikipedia:33⅓|33⅓]]|location = New York|publisher = [[Wikipedia:Bloomsbury Publishing|Bloomsbury]]|isbn = 9781623567149}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* {{Official website}}
* {{allmusic}}
* {{IMDb name|0929146}}
*[https://www.stereogum.com/2015589/andrew-wk-steev-mike/franchises/sounding-board/ The Crying Of Lot 55: The Unsolved Mysteries And Alternate Realities of Andrew W.K.]

{{Andrew W.K.}}