Ali Araghi: The Immortals of Tehran
Reviewed for Book and Film Globe: Ali Araghi: The Immortals of Tehran Watch a two-minute book talk on The Immortals of Tehran from me.
London Grammar’s Hannah Reid Discusses Baring Her Soul on “Californian Soil”
London Grammar‘s Hannah Reid interviewed for their album, Californian Soil for FLOOD Magazine: London Grammar’s Hannah Reid Discusses Baring Her Soul On Californian SoilThe UK trio’s vocalist shares the backstory … Continue reading
Veteran Tales: Darren Traub
Entertainment attorney Darren Traub of WWE interviewed about the trajectory of his career in music, gaming, esports, technology and wrestling for Festival Advisor: Veteran Tales: Darren Traub Keep up with … Continue reading
10 Music Supervisors To Watch In 2021
Profiled 10 music supervisors to watch for Variety 8 April 2020 Issue: 10 Music Supervisors To Watch In 2021
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.35: Daft Punk
In the 35th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences interviewing and bumping into Daft Punk from 1997 to 2017. Listen here: Or on your preferred podcast … Continue reading
Ranked: Oasis’ Discography Inclusive of Studio, Live and Compilation Albums
All Oasis’ albums: studio, live and compilation, ranked for Under the Radar: Ranked: Oasis’ Discography Inclusive of Studio, Live and Compilation Albums
Los Angeles Art Galleries Turn to Technology and Beyond
Feature on how four independent Los Angeles art galleries: Art Angels, Thinkspace Projects, Corey Helford Gallery and Eastern Projects have pivoted their exhibitions during the pandemic and moving forward for … Continue reading
Useless, But Not For Long: Gorillaz at 20
Gorillaz‘ self-titled debut album reviewed on its 20th anniversary for Rock and Roll Globe: Useless, But Not For Long: Gorillaz at 20:Little did we know how bright the future was … Continue reading
Guest On Kaveh J.’s Screening Room Podcast Speaking About HBO’s “Betty”
Guested on an episode of Kaveh J.’s Screening Room podcast speaking about HBO’s Betty: Discussing 2020’s Most Underrated TV Series, “Betty” Follow Kaveh J.’s Screening Room on Anchor, or your … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.34: Michael Kiwanuka
In the 34th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences interviewing and spending time with Michael Kiwanuka. Listen here: Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or … Continue reading
Tayla Parx Shares Industry Advice During Her GRAMMY U Masterclass
Recap of Tayla Parx Masterclass for Grammy U for Recording Academy/Grammys: Tayla Parx Shares Industry Advice During Her Grammy U MasterclassLeading up to the 2021 GRAMMY Awards show, Tayla Parx … Continue reading
How MusiCares’ Music On A Mission Honored The Resilience Of The Music Community
Recap of MusiCares‘ Music on a Mission virtual concert and fundraiser for Recording Academy/Grammys: How MusiCares’ Music on a Mission Honored the Resilience of the Music Community Listen to a … Continue reading
A Year in Lockdown Here Are the Series That Got Television Editor, Lily Moayeri Through Pandemic
Listicle for Under the Radar: A Year in Lockdown, Here Are The Series That Got Television Editor, Lily Moayeri, Through Pandemic
Why I Like Frank Zappa
Essay for Rock and Roll Globe: Why I Like Frank ZappaGetting into the iconic American composer in the age of “cancel culture”
The Things That Got Us Through the Pandemic Year
Contributed my experience watching Liam Gallagher‘s livestream “Down by the River” to a collection of “things that got us through the pandemic year” for Book and Film Globe: Things That … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.33: Erol Alkan
In the 33rd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences interviewing producer, DJ and label owner, Erol Alkan. Listen here: Or on your preferred podcast platform: … Continue reading
Michael Kiwanuka Finally Relaxed Enough to Make His Best Album
Michael Kiwanuka interviewed for his third album, KIWANUKA, which is nominated for Best Rock Album ahead of Grammys for Spin: Michael Kiwanuka Finally Relaxed Enough to Make His Best AlbumThe … Continue reading
Veteran Tales: Rida Naser
SiriusXM‘s Rida Naser interviewed about her ride in radio for Festival Advisor: Veteran Tales: Rida Naser Listen to Rida every weekday on SiriusXM’s BPM Channel.
Apple TV+ Composers Lounge Hosted for Mix Sound for Film and TV Awards Season
Mix Presents Sound for Film and TV Awards Season Apple TV+ Composers Lounge hosted featuring interviews with Blake Neely (Greyhound), Phoenix (On The Rocks), Bruno Coulais (Wolfwalkers), Henry Jackman (Cherry) and … Continue reading
Terence Blanchard Interviewed for Mix Sound for Film and TV Awards Season
Terence Blanchard interviewed for Mix Presents Sound for Film and TV Awards Season Composer Profile: Da 5 Bloods – Presented by Netflix Watch the introduction for the virtual festival here.
50 Women of the Disco
I am one of the women featured in Disco Donnie Presents “50 Women of the Disco” a list of women who the longstanding promotor highlights as “powerhouses who are trailblazing … Continue reading
Cyndi Lauper Is Still The Feminist Pop Star We Need
Essay on how Cyndi Lauper became a feminist pop icon for The Recording Academy/Grammy: Cyndi Lauper Is Still The Feminist Pop Star We NeedFrom her impactful 1983 debut album ‘She’s … Continue reading
The Best Young Adult Nonfiction for Women’s History Month
Listicle of young adult nonfiction titles for Women’s History Month for Book and Film Globe: The Best Young Adult Nonfiction for Women’s History MonthFrom scientists to activists to singers, these … Continue reading
Sculptor Gabriel Muñoz Ramirez Turns Demolition Debris Into Art
Sculptor Gabriel Muñoz Ramirez interviewed about his piece, Chilling Giant, in Monteverde, Costa Rica for Fine Art Globe: Sculptor Gabriel Muñoz Ramirez Turns Demolition Debris Into ArtThe Costa Rican artist’s … Continue reading
Dimitri Vegas to Debut Solo Single, ‘Pull Me Closer’
Write-up on Dimiti Vegas‘s debut solo single, “Pull Me Closer,” for Variety: Dimitri Vegas to Debut Solo Single, “Pull Me Closer” Listen to a teaser of the song on his … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.32: Ride
In the 32nd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with the band Ride. Listen here: Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on SoundCloud: Or … Continue reading
‘The Raw Materials Were Her Life’: The New Billie Eilish Documentary Shoots for Storytelling with No Filter
Writer and director R.J. Cutler interviewed about his work on the Billie Eilish documentary, The World’s A Little Blurry for Los Angeles Magazine: ‘The Raw Materials Were Her Life’: The … Continue reading
An Exciting Year For Black Young Adult Authors
Listicle of returning Black young adult authors for Book and Film Globe: An Exciting Year For Black Young Adult AuthorsGreat new narratives from returning favorites
Surrealism Meets Art Nouveau In Godie Arboleda’s Murals
Colombian visual artist Godie Arboleda interviewed for Fine Art Globe: Surrealism meets Art Nouveau in Godie Arboleda’s muralsColombian artist brings together humans, animals, and plants in a magical realism setting … Continue reading
KCRW’s New Morning Becomes Eclectic Hosts Anthony Valadez and Novena Carmel Are Bringing LA to the World
Newly appointed co-hosts of KCRW‘s Morning Becomes Eclectic, Anthony Valadez and Novena Carmél interviewed for FLOOD Magazine: KCRW’s New Morning Becomes Eclectic Hosts Anthony Valadez and Novena Carmel Are Bringing … Continue reading
Premiere: South Returns With Video for “Breaking Away” and Announces Debut Album Reissue
South‘s Joel Cadbury interviewed for the re-release of the band’s debut album, From Here On In on its 20th anniversary plus the premiere of their video for “Breaking Away” for … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.31: Martin Gore
In the 31st episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my two experiences interviewing Depeche Mode‘s Martin Gore over the last five years. Listen here: Or on your preferred … Continue reading
Ten Great Young-Adult Fiction Debuts for the Next Two Months
Listicle of young adult authors whose debut books are being released in February and March 2021 for Book and Film Globe: Ten Great Young-Adult Fiction Debut for the Next Two … Continue reading
From Outkast to Dionne Warwick, the Music of ‘Malcolm & Marie’ Spans Genres and Generations
Malcolm & Marie‘s editor, Julio Perez IV, interviewed about the music for the Netflix film for Variety: From Outkast to Dionne Warwick, the Music of Malcolm & Marie Spans Generations … Continue reading
The Andrew Watt Touch
Andrew Watt interviewed for the cover of Mix Magazine February 2021 Issue: The Andrew Watt Touch:Producer of the Year Nominee Just Loves to Rock Listen to a playlist of songs … Continue reading
Sci-Fi Skye: Morcheeba Singer Is the Voice of ‘You and I’ From Amazon Prime’s ‘Bliss’
Write-up on the exclusive premiere of Will Bates‘ “You and I” featuring Skye Edwards from the Amazon Prime Video original film, Bliss, for Variety: Sci-Fi Skye: Morcheeba Singer Is The … Continue reading
Duran Duran Debuts Video for David Bowie ‘Five Years’ Cover
Write-up on the video premiere of Duran Duran‘s cover of David Bowie’s “Five Years” for Variety: Duran Duran Debuts Video for David Bowie’s “Five Years” Cover Watch the video here … Continue reading
Live: Bob Moses Falling Into Focus
Bob Moses‘ Jimmy Valance and live sound engineer, Allan Bates interviewed for their performance film and live album, Falling Into Focus–Live 2020 for Mix Magazine January 2021 Issue Live: Bob … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.30: Johnny Marr
In the 30th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my various experiences with Johnny Marr over the last 20+ years. Listen here: Or on your preferred podcast … Continue reading
Martin Gore: The Third Chimpanzee (Mute)
Reviewed for Rock and Roll Globe: Martin Gore The Third Chimpanzee (Mute) Watch the official audio for the title track on YouTube.
In Conversation: Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore on the Primate Themes of His New Instrumental EP
Martin Gore interviewed for his The Third Chimpanzee EP for FLOOD Magazine: In Conversation: Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore on the Primate Themes of his New Instrumental EP Listen to Martin … Continue reading
Hear Us Out: ‘Cobra Kai’ Has a Music Problem
Joint op-ed on the needle drops of Cobra Kai with my editor, Shirley Halperin, for Variety: Hear Us Out: Cobra Kai Has A Music Problem Listen to the series soundtrack … Continue reading
Under the Radar’s Top 100 Albums of 2020
For Under the Radar’s Top 100 Albums of 2020 write ups on: 12. Doves The Universal Want 15. JARV IS… Beyond The Pale 21. Tame Impala The Slow Rush 25. … Continue reading
Khruangbin on Mordechai: Texas Trifold
Khruangbin‘s Laura Lee Ochoa, Mark Speer and Donald “DJ” Johnson interviewed for their album, Mordechai for Under the Radar Magazine Issue 67: Khruangbin on MordechaiTexas Trifold Listen the Pictures of … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.29: Nile Marr
In the 29th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Nile Marr for Mix Magazine. Listen here: Or on your preferred podcast platform: … Continue reading
Cobra Kai: Season Three (Netflix)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Cobra Kai: Season Three (Netflix) Watch the official trailer for Season Three.
The Avalanches Never Left You
Reviewed for Rock and Roll Globe: The Avalanches Never Left YouThe Avalanches We Will Always Love You (Modular Recordings)It only took four years for the Melbourne duo to conspire third … Continue reading
Mastering Engineer Michael Romanowski Talks Dolby Atmos Mix Of “Angel From Montgomery” And The Benefits Of Immersive Audio
Mix and mastering engineer Michael Romanowski of Coast Mastering interviewed for the release of “Angel From Montgomery” in Dolby Atmos for Grammy: Mastering Engineer Michael Romanowski Talks Dolby Atmos Mix … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.28: Bloopers Part Two
In the 28th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, the final one of the first year, co-producer, director and editor Laurence Schroeder compiles all the flubs and fumbles, breaths and yawns from … Continue reading →