Phil Plencner is on the internet!
Web Developer @ Harvard. Music non-influencer. Drummer.
Music Projects
10 sites
Phil's Phriday Picks
Phil is an avid music listener. He writes a blog where he recommends an album for you to listen to. Generally on Fridays. Now in its seventh year — an archive of thoughtful, obsessive listening.
Phil's Daily Needle Drop
One song a day (weekdays), with a sentence or two about why it matters. WPPP 98.7 FM — Baltimore's Needle Drop.
DJ AudioPhil
DJ AudioPhil (Phil Plencner) is a vinyl-and-digital hybrid DJ spinning deep cuts, live medleys, and radio-style sets rooted in progressive rock, jazz fusion, alternative rock, punk and metal.
Spotify Listening Room
A vinyl record listening room interface for the Spotify streaming service.
The Spaceways of Sun Ra
Archival site exploring the music, poetry, and cosmic philosophy of Sun Ra and the Arkestra.
Brutal Prog
High-intensity subgenre of progressive rock — extreme, chaotic, avant-garde structures.
Nerd Band Photos
Gloriously, unironically nerdy band photos from vinyl record sleeves.
Rhino Musical Aptitude Test
Recreates the classic Tower Records quiz from the early 2000s.
Phil's Music Status Report
Five years of what Phil's listening to now — an archive of 33 status reports and 6,300+ songs, sorted into curated collections by label, genre, and era.
The Hoke Drum List
A drummer's photocopied list of 124 essential records, kept for thirty years — 44 drummers, write-ups, cover art, and the scan it all came from.
Tech & Tools
3 sites
What Did Trump Cost Me?
Find out how much Trump's policies have cost you personally.
House Painter
Visualize exterior paint colors on your home. Upload a photo, use magic-wand selection, pick colors, download — all in browser.
Phil Plencner @ GitLab
Software Engineer at Harvard. Personal coding projects, open source work, and tools.
Food
1 site
I Love Chicago Hot Dogs
A celebration of classic Chicago-style hot dogs, local spots, and everything that makes this city food icon legendary.