The Life, Death, and Afterlife of the Record Store
Contributed a chapter to the anthology: The Life, Death and Afterlife of the Record Store: A Global History on “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, It Will Be Taped: Popular … Continue reading
Hinds Are Using Their Ilusión
Hinds‘ Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote interviewed for their album, VIVA HINDS, for FLOOD Magazine: Hinds Are Using Their Ilusión Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote share how their fans and a … Continue reading
‘That’s All That’s Left in the End’: Yannis Philippakis Ponders Music, Mortality, and the Power of ‘Making Something’
Yannis Philippakis interviewed for his project Yannis and the Yaw‘s debut EP, Lagos Paris London, for SPIN: ‘That’s All That’s Left in the End’: Yannis Philippakis Ponders Music, Mortality, and the … Continue reading
To the Moon Unit Zappa and Back
Moon Unit Zappa interviewed about her memoir, Earth to Moon, for SPIN: To the Moon Unit Zappa and Back One of music’s most famous daughters explores attempting to escape ‘the cult … Continue reading
Mark Foster Talks Filling ‘the Well Back Up With Life’ to Create Art
Mark Foster of Foster the People interviewed for his album, Paradise State of Mind, for an “as told to” feature for SPIN: Mark Foster Talks Filling ‘the Well Back Up … Continue reading
Shelby Lynne’s Personal, Yet Universal Truths
Shelby Lynne interviewed for her album, Consequences of the Crown, for SPIN: Shelby Lynne’s Personal, Yet Universal Truths The singer-songwriter tells us about the many bold creative choices on her new … Continue reading
Rock ‘n Roll, Cowpunk, Outlaw: We’re ‘In Good Company’ With Charlie Overbey
Charlie Overbey interviewed about his Lone Hawk Hats and his album, In Good Company, for SPIN: Rock ‘n Roll, Cowpunk, Outlaw: We’re ‘In Good Company’ With Charlie Overbey We hung out … Continue reading
Los Angeles Magazine Best of L.A. 2024
For Los Angeles Magazine‘s annual “Best of L.A.” 2024 Issue write-ups on: Wacko/Soap Plant, Amoeba Music, La Gondola Shoe Repair and Keys for Where to Shop Revenge Of, Griffith Observatory, Permanent … Continue reading
Empire of the Sun’s Precious, Illogical Universe
Empire of the Sun‘s Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore interviewed for their album, Ask That God, for SPIN: Empire of the Sun’s Precious, Illogical Universe Listen to the Luke Steele episode … Continue reading
Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam (Netflix)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam (Netflix) Watch the official trailer for the series.
Lady in the Lake (Apple TV+)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Lady in the Lake (Apple TV+) Watch the official trailer for the series.
Air’s JB Dunckel Breathes Life Into Remy Bond’s Dreamy ‘Summer Song’
Remy Bond interviewed about her song “Summer Song” in collaboration with Air‘s JB Dunckel for SPIN‘s “Singles” series: Air’s JB Dunckel Breathes Life Into Remy Bond’s Dreamy ‘Summer Song’ We … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 5.85: Portishead Beth Gibbons 1995 Interview
In the 85th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this … Continue reading
Moby Takes Us On a Summer Stroll Through His 10 Most Essential Modern Architecture Buildings
Eleventh installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring movie star turned rock star, Kate Hudson: Moby Takes Us On a Summer … Continue reading
FLOOD’s The Best Albums of 2024 (So Far)
For FLOOD‘s Best Albums of 2024 (So Far) write up on: Khruangbin A LA SALA
Madeleine Peyroux Takes Us Into Her ‘Paper Moon’ World
Madeleine Peyroux interviewed for her album, Let’s Walk, for SPIN: Madeleine Peyroux Takes Us Into Her ‘Paper Moon’ World Releasing on June 28, her new album, ‘Let’s Walk,’ is an observation … Continue reading
Can Rap save Iran?
Filmmaker Omid Mirnour interviewed about his documentary Rap and Revolution Iran for Book and Film Globe: Can Rap save Iran? A new documentary highlights the constant oppression that brave Iranian rappers face … Continue reading
Phantogram Unveils the ‘Mystery’ of Their Newest Single
Phantogram‘s Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter interviewed about their song, “All a Mystery” for SPIN‘s “Singles” series: Phantogram Unveils the ‘Mystery’ of Their Newest Single Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter … Continue reading
We Are Lady Parts Season Two (Peacock)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: We Are Lady Parts Season Two (Peacock) Watch the trailer for Season One and Season Two.
Poppy’s Great Escape Song
Poppy interviewed for her song “New Way Out” for SPIN‘s “Singles” series: Poppy’s Great Escape Song The newly-released heavy industrial-pop banger “New Way Out” has multiple sonic personalities—a bit like … Continue reading
The Truth Behind EMF’s 1990 Smash Hit ‘Unbelievable’
EMF‘s Ian Dench interviewed about their perennial hit, “Unbelievable,” ahead of the group’s select US tour dates for SPIN‘s “The Why & The How” series: The Truth Behind EMF’s 1990 … Continue reading
Rainbow Kitten Surprise and the Power of Love
Rainbow Kitten Surprise‘s Ela Melo, Ethan Goodpaster and Darrick “Bozzy” Keller itnerviewed about their album, Love Hate Music Box for SPIN: Rainbow Kitten Surprise and the Power of Love The … Continue reading
Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge (Hulu)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge (Hulu) Watch the official trailer for the documentary film.
New Documentary Illuminates the Heart and Soul of Disco
Series director Grace Chapman and DJ/producer Nicky Siano interviewed about the BBC Studios and PBS documentary series, Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” series: New Documentary Illuminates the Heart and … Continue reading
Seven Music Documentary Films and Series From 2024 to Watch (and Three to Skip)
List of must watch music documentaries and series released in 2024 including a few to skip for Under the Radar: Seven Music Documentary Films and Series From 2024 to Watch (and … Continue reading
Women-Run Shows to Watch
List of must-watch women-created, -led and -run series that are far superior to Fleabag for Book and Film Globe: Women-Run Shows to Watch The next generation of women-led streaming series, … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 5.84: Blur Damon Albarn 1997 Interview
In the 84th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this … Continue reading
How Music Got Free (Paramount+)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: How Music Got Free (Paramount+) Watch the official trailer for the docuseries.
“Let Yourself Be Idiosyncratic”: Moby Talks New Album ‘Always Centered At Night’ & 25 Years Of ‘Play’
Moby interviewed about the 25th anniversary on his landmark album Play and his new album always centered at night for Grammy.com: “Let Yourself Be Idiosyncratic”: Moby Talks New Album ‘Always Centered At … Continue reading
Here’s How Nile Rodgers ‘Chic-ed’ Up Alfie Templeman’s New Single “Just a Dance”
Alfie Templeman interviewed about his song, “Just a Dance,” a collaboration with Nile Rodgers for SPIN‘s “Singles” series: Here’s How Nile Rodgers ‘Chic-ed’ Up Alfie Templeman’s New Single “Just a … Continue reading
Queenie (Hulu)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Queenie (Hulu) Watch the official trailer for the series.
New Cyndi Lauper Doc Highlights How Wonderfully Unusual She Really Is
Let the Canary Sing director Alison Ellwood interviewed about the Cyndi Lauper documentary for SPIN‘s “Watch Me”: New Cyndi Lauper Doc Highlights How Wonderfully Unusual She Really Is We sat … Continue reading
SPIN’s Best Albums of 2024 (So Far)
For SPIN‘s Best Albums of 2024 (So Far) write ups on: RIDE Interplay The Last Dinner Party Prelude to Ecstasy
Homeless Encampment by Hollywood’s Sunset Sound Recording Studio Cleared
Homeless Encampment by Hollywood’s Sunset Sound Recording Studio Cleared Mayor Karen Bass’s Inside Safe program moved 30 unhoused from the streets to city-leased housing Read my original news story on … Continue reading
Camden (Hulu)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Camden (Hulu) Watch the official trailer for the docuseries.
Peter Gabriel on Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi: ‘This is Barbaric and Must Stop’
Feature on how creatives in the West are joining forces to save dissident Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi‘s life for SPIN: Peter Gabriel on Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi: ‘This is Barbaric … Continue reading
On Streaming, Classic TV Shows Are Dropping the Needle Drops
Music supervisor Gary Calamar of Go Music and music publisher Mara Kuge of Superior Music Publishing interviewed about the disappearance of needle drops on classic series now on streaming for … Continue reading
Purple Rain Book Author Recalls the ‘Playful’ and ‘Soft-Spoken’ Side of Prince
Andrea Swensson, author of Prince and Purple Rain: 40 Years, interviewed about her book and her experiences with Prince for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: Purple Rain Book Author Recalls the ‘Playful’ and ‘Soft-Spoken’ … Continue reading
Dillon Francis & Diplo In Conversation: 5 Things We Learned From The GRAMMY Museum Event
Five things learned from Dillon Francis and Diplo In Conversation at the GRAMMY Museum on May 15, 2024 for GRAMMY.com: Dillon Francis & Diplo In Conversation: 5 Things We Learned … Continue reading
From Dylan to Radiohead, Kate Hudson Lists Her 10 Essential Songs
Tenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring movie star turned rock star, Kate Hudson: From Dylan to Radiohead, … Continue reading
Sexism, Feminism, and the Movement: Kathleen Hanna Doesn’t Hold Back in New Memoir
Kathleen Hanna interviewed for her memoir, Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk, for SPIN: Sexism, Feminism, and the Movement: Kathleen Hanna Doesn’t Hold Back in New Memoir In … Continue reading
Mina Alikhani Represents the Islamic Republic’s Capital Offense of “Crimes Against God” Using the Female Form
Iranian American visual artist Mina Alikhani interviewed ahead of her exhibition Crimes Against God for Fine Art Globe: Mina Alikhani Represents the Islamic Republic’s Capital Offense of “Crimes Against God” Using … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 5.83: The Cure Robert Smith 1997 Interview
In the 83rd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this … Continue reading
Fest Quest: Your Guide to SoCal’s Best Music Events
Round up of Southern California festivals for Los Angeles Magazine’s May 2024 Issue: Fest Quest: Your Guide to SoCal’s Best Music Events From Beach Life this weekend to No Values next … Continue reading
Rolling Stones Muse Anita Pallenberg ‘Was a Real Tornado, Didn’t Give Two Fucks’
Alexis Bloom and Svetlana Zill, directors of the documentary, Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg, interviewed for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” series: Rolling Stones Muse Anita Pallenberg ‘Was a Real Tornado, … Continue reading
Kat Calls Lily Moayeri
Join me and writer extraordinaire Kat Bein on her live video Q&A show which streams on YouTube and Twitch. You can watch the episode after it airs here. Subscribe to … Continue reading
Relatives and Associates of Toomaj Salehi, Iranian Rapper Sentenced to Death, Speak Up: ‘He Has Been Condemned to Death for His Music’
Feature on the imprisonment and death sentence of dissident Iranian rapper, Toomaj Salehi, with input from his family and friends for Variety: Relatives and Associates of Toomaj Salehi, Iranian Rapper … Continue reading
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Tommy Lee
Mötley Crüe‘s Tommy Lee interviewed about the group’s single, “Dogs of War” for SPIN: Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Tommy Lee The Mötley Crüe drummer on the band’s new single, working … Continue reading
Justice Still Have Plenty of New Textures to Share
Xavier de Rosnay and Gaspar Augé of Justice interviewed for their album, Hyperdrama for FLOOD Magazine: Justice Still Have Plenty of New Textures to Share Following two weekends at Coachella, Gaspard Augé and Xavier … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 5.86: The Verve Richard Ashcroft 1995 Interview
In the 86th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this … Continue reading →