SPALDING ROCKWELL:

Nicole Lombardi, 23 (Vocals, Keyboards, bass, co-producer), M.L. Platinum [Mary Louise Platt], 22 (Vocals, keyboards, guitar, co-producer, engineer). Where to hear: Badd Inc. Luxury Excess Extravagance, 2002's definitive electroclash compilation. An EP will be released on Mmogul Electro Records in early 2003.

MD: How's the weather down there in the underground?

SR: Hot.

MD: The worst thing about being ont of New York's hottest underground bands is...

SR: We don't get much sleep.

MD: How would you describe your music to a long lost Aunt From Iowa?

SR: there are the deep sounds of house, hip-hop's collage sampling, lush, swimming vocals from early techno and new wave, punk's performance element, and pop's palatability

MD:what are three cliches about bering a new york band that are completely true

SR: Image, image, image

MD: Moby or the strokes -- who's more overexposed?

SR: Who?

MD: What record made you want to put your band together?

SR: Beastie Boys: Paul's Boutique

MD: Sex, drugs, rock n roll. List in order of importance.

SR: No comment.

MD: What future do you predict for your band?

SR: Short skirts. High heels.

MD: What is your band's plan for world domination?

SR: Inevitability.