Lily Moayeri

music journalist since 1992 | educator since 2004 | podcaster since 2020 | Iranian American since birth

Explore the Sunset Strip with Me

Join me on my Airbnb Experience: “Uncover the Sunset Strip With a Music Journalist.” Book here. Read some articles I’ve written about Los Angeles music venues: The Roxy’s 50th Takes … Continue reading

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75 Years of Atlantic Records

Contributed the dance music essay to: Taschen and Atlantic Records Present: 75 Years of Atlantic Records Published on March 30, 2025 Order the book directly from Taschen here.

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Built to Last: How Modern Shelving® Has Stood the Test of Time in Lily Moayeri’s Home

Interviewed by Modern Shelving® about our extensive collection of their wonderful custom shelves in our home: Built to Last: How Modern Shelving® Has Stood the Test of Time in Lily … Continue reading

July 16, 2025 · Leave a comment

Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.97: Blur Damon Albarn 1999 Interview

In the 97th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition), where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 33-year archive, I revisit my second interview … Continue reading

July 9, 2025 · Leave a comment

Why Music Documentaries Keep Getting It Wrong

Op-ed for SPIN: Why Music Documentaries Keep Getting It Wrong As music documentaries go mainstream, they are becoming sanitized. The best stories aren’t curated—they’re cracked open Check out some music … Continue reading

July 7, 2025 · Leave a comment

Appearances in the Daily Mail at the Time of Oasis’ Reunion

Unexpected appearance in Daily Mail‘s nostalgic Oasis photo essay: Oasis mania Lives Forever! A look back at nostalgic photos from the band’s glory days as the Gallagher brothers finally reunite … Continue reading

July 4, 2025 · Leave a comment

25 Songs That Still Believe in Peace

  For SPIN “25 Songs That Still Believe in Peace: Our writers picked the first songs that came to mind when talking about peace. The result: a playlist that proves … Continue reading

July 3, 2025 · Leave a comment

Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson Channels Sister’s Death Into His Darkest Music Yet

Unknown Mortal Orchestra‘s Ruban Nielson interviewed for his Curse EP for SPIN: Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson Channels Sister’s Death Into His Darkest Music Yet The six-song release stands as Nielson’s … Continue reading

July 2, 2025 · Leave a comment

‘It’s Always on a Fucking Knife Edge’: Inside Blur’s Latest Reunion in ‘To The End’

Blur‘s Alex James and director Toby L. interviewed about Blur‘s documentary, To the End, for SPIN: ‘It’s Always on a Fucking Knife Edge’: Inside Blur’s Latest Reunion in ‘To The End’Bassist … Continue reading

July 1, 2025 · Leave a comment

‘The Bear’ Season 4’s 10 Best Needle Drop Moments

List of the 10 best needle drops, one per episode, from The Bear (Season Four) for The Hollywood Reporter: ‘The Bear’ Season 4’s 10 Best Needle Drop Moments The show once … Continue reading

June 30, 2025 · Leave a comment

From the Vault: Moby talks music and making landmark album play in 1999

Extracts from Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.96: Moby 1999 Interview published on Audio Media International: From the Vault: Moby talks music and making landmark album play in … Continue reading

June 27, 2025 · Leave a comment

The Evolution of Luke Spiller

Fourteenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring The Struts frontperson, Luke Spiller, at the time of her first … Continue reading

June 24, 2025 · Leave a comment

HotWax Delivers A ‘Hot Shock’

HotWax‘s Lola Sam, producers Catherine Marks and Steph Marziano, and mixer Neil Comber interviewed for the album, Hot Shock, for Mix Magazine‘s June 2025 Issue: HotWax Delivers A ‘Hot Shock’ The … Continue reading

June 23, 2025 · Leave a comment

Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.96: Moby 1999 Interview

In the 96th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition), where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 33-year archive, I revisit my first interview … Continue reading

June 11, 2025 · Leave a comment

Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy (Netflix)

Reviewed for Under the Radar: Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy (Netflix) Watch the official trailer for Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy.

June 10, 2025 · Leave a comment

Röyksopp’s Freedom Frequency

Röyksopp‘s Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland interviewed about their rework and remix album, True Electric, for SPIN: Röyksopp’s Freedom Frequency The Norwegian electronic duo discusses their prolific creative streak, why they … Continue reading

June 10, 2025 · Leave a comment

30 Years Gone By, and in the Meantime, Spacehog is Back

Spacehog‘s Royston Langdon interviewed about his perennial hit, “In the Meantime,” for SPIN‘s “The Why & the How” series: 30 Years Gone By, and in the Meantime, Spacehog is Back … Continue reading

June 9, 2025 · Leave a comment

Belinda Gets ‘Indómita’

Belinda interviewed for her album, Indómita, for SPIN: Belinda Gets ‘Indómita’ The Mexican superstar opens up about female empowerment, breaking genre barriers, and why her fifth album is her most personal … Continue reading

June 5, 2025 · Leave a comment

Island Time: From Dance Floors to Yacht Rock, the Ting Tings Ride A New Wave

The Ting Tings‘ Katie White and Jules De Martino interviewed about their album, Home, for SPIN: Island Time: From Dance Floors to Yacht Rock, the Ting Tings Ride A New Wave … Continue reading

June 4, 2025 · Leave a comment

SCL Online Screening + Q&A: Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist

Moderating a Q&A with music supervisor Stephanie Diaz-Matos about her work on Peacock‘s Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist for The Society of Composers & Lyricists on Tuesday June 3, 2025. … Continue reading

June 3, 2025 · Leave a comment

Best Albums of 2025 (So Far)

For SPIN‘s Best Albums of 2025 (So Far) write ups on: Domino Kirke The Most Familiar Star Garbage Let All That We Imagine Be the LightLuke Spiller Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes … Continue reading

June 2, 2025 · Leave a comment

The Sparks Effect: Ron and Russell Mael’s Enduring Magic

Sparks‘ Ron and Russell Mael interviewed for their album, MAD!, for SPIN: The Sparks Effect: Ron and Russell Mael’s Enduring Magic We spoke with the brothers about continuing their irreverent musical … Continue reading

May 22, 2025 · Leave a comment

The Church of BLOND:ISH

BLOND:ISH interviewed ahead of her Abracadabra Pacha residency for the digital cover of SPIN‘s May Issue: The Church of BLOND:ISH For DJ-producer Vivie-ann Bakos, there’s power in numbers

May 20, 2025 · Leave a comment

CHVRCHES Frontwoman Lauren Mayberry Shares Her Touring Essentials

Thirteenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring CHVRCHES frontwoman, Lauren Mayberry, at the time of her first solo … Continue reading

May 19, 2025 · Leave a comment

Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.95: Siouxsie Sioux 2007 Interview

In the 95th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition) where I share my experience about a specific interview from my almost 33-year archive, I revisit my only … Continue reading

May 14, 2025 · Leave a comment

Simple Minds is Alive and Kicking

Simple Minds‘ Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill interviewed about their live album, Live in the City of Diamonds, Ruby Anniversary Edition of their album Once Upon a Time, “Alive and … Continue reading

May 14, 2025 · Leave a comment

‘Forever’ Gets An Update

Essay on the recent revival of Judy Blume books in movies and television for Book and Film Globe: ‘Forever’ Gets An Update But Judy Blume adaptations belong in the 70s … Continue reading

May 8, 2025 · Leave a comment

Duran Duran’s John Taylor Launches Athleisure Collection Designed With Fans in Mind

Duran Duran‘s John Taylor and Punkmasters‘ Patty Palazzo interviewed about their collaborative fashion venture, JT x PM for The Hollywood Reporter: Duran Duran’s John Taylor Launches Athleisure Collection Designed With … Continue reading

May 7, 2025 · Leave a comment

The Songs That Made Me a Songwriter: Dan Wilson’s Sunday Night Ritual

Songwriter Dan Wilson interviewed for SPIN‘s “Songs That Made Me a Songwriter” series: The Songs That Made Me a Songwriter: Dan Wilson’s Sunday Night Ritual From “Closing Time” to the Oscars, the Grammy-winning songwriter … Continue reading

May 7, 2025 · Leave a comment

Music Made to Order

Entrepreneur Jordan Passman interviewed about his music licensing company, Score a Score, for The Hollywood Reporter May 7, 2025 Issue: Score a Score Marks 15 Years of Music Made to … Continue reading

May 7, 2025 · Leave a comment

SASAMI: A New Kind of Pop Star

Sasami interviewed for her Blood on the Silver Screen album and tour for the digital cover of FLOOD Magazine: Sasami: A New Kind of Pop Star In our latest digital cover … Continue reading

May 6, 2025 · Leave a comment

The Song That Connected: Stereo MC’s Reflect on Their ‘92 Global Hit

Stereo MC’s Rob Birch and Nick Hallam interviewed about their song “Connected” for SPIN‘s “The Why & The How” series: The Song That Connected: Stereo MC’s Reflect on Their ‘92 Global … Continue reading

May 6, 2025 · Leave a comment

From Notebooks to New Songs: Suzanne Vega’s Creative Compost

Suzanne Vega interviewed for her album, Flying With Angels, for SPIN: From Notebooks to New Songs: Suzanne Vega’s Creative Compost The artist talks about the evergreen, personal, political, and observational songs … Continue reading

May 5, 2025 · Leave a comment

‘Thunderbolts*’ Composers Son Lux On the “Leap of Faith” Marvel Took On The Film’s Experimental Score

Son Lux interviewed for their score for Marvel‘s Thunderbolts* for The Hollywood Reporter: ‘Thunderbolts*’ Composers Son Lux On the “Leap of Faith” Marvel Took On The Film’s Experimental Score “We could … Continue reading

May 2, 2025 · Leave a comment

40 Years Later, Andy Bell Is Still Lifting People Up

Andy Bell interviewed for his third solo album, , for SPIN: 40 Years Later, Andy Bell Is Still Lifting People Up The Erasure frontman on the making of his solo new … Continue reading

April 28, 2025 · Leave a comment

Guest on Litter on the Breeze Podcast

Guest on Litter on the Breeze podcast, “An unofficial and non-afilliated podcast about the music, the stories and most importantly the fans of the band Suede. A non-chronological look at – … Continue reading

April 25, 2025 · Leave a comment

Justin Hawkins on What Makes Him Happy…At Least for Now

Twelfth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring The Darkness frontman and internet star, Justin Hawkins: Justin Hawkins on … Continue reading

April 22, 2025 · Leave a comment

The Many Lives of Domino Kirke

Domino Kirke interviewed for her album, The Most Familiar Star, for SPIN: The Many Lives of Domino Kirke On her new album, motherhood, marriage, and embracing the grief of transformation Watch … Continue reading

April 18, 2025 · Leave a comment

‘The Evin Prison Bakers’ Club’: Surviving Islamic Repression, One Recipe At a Time

Review of Evin Prison Bakers’ Club by Sepideh Gholian for Book and Film Globe: ‘The Evin Prison Bakers’ Club’: Surviving Islamic Repression, One Recipe At a Time Human rights activist Sepideh … Continue reading

April 15, 2025 · Leave a comment

Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.94: Ian Brown 1998 Interview

In the 94th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition) where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive, I revisit my only interview … Continue reading

April 9, 2025 · Leave a comment

DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2025

Write ups on Avant Gardner and Brooklyn Mirage (#17), Boomerang (#40), LIV (#75), Marquee (#54), Omnia (#48), Papaya (#21), Republic (#90), Soundcheck (#57), Zouk Las Vegas (#59)and Zouk Singapore (#30) … Continue reading

April 9, 2025 · Leave a comment

Billy Idol On The Rock Hall and “Telling The Story Of My Life” On Upcoming Album ‘Dream Into It’

Billy Idol interviewed about his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination and his new album, Dream Into It, for The Hollywood Reporter: Billy Idol On The Rock Hall and “Telling … Continue reading

April 8, 2025 · Leave a comment

Sun’s Out, Guns Out: L.A. Guns Still Know How to Rock

L.A. Guns‘ Tracii Guns interviewed for their album, Leopard Skin, for SPIN: Sun’s Out, Guns Out: L.A. Guns Still Know How to Rock Frontman Tracii Guns on the band’s new … Continue reading

April 3, 2025 · Leave a comment

Q+A: Lily Moayeri on Her Favorite Music Books and Writing from a Personal Place

Interviewed by Tamara Palmer for Music Book Club about The Life, Death, and Afterlife of the Record Store: A Global History: Q+A: Lily Moayeri on Her Favorite Music Books and Writing … Continue reading

March 31, 2025 · Leave a comment

The 100 Best Dance Songs of All Time (100-1): Staff List

  For Billboard‘s “The 100 Best Dance Songs of All Time (100-10): Staff List“ write-ups on: The Orb “Little Fluffy Clouds,“ Future Sound of London “Papua New Guinea,” Donna Summer “MacArthur Park Suite,” … Continue reading

March 28, 2025 · Leave a comment

Bryan Ferry’s New Album is ‘The Kind of Record I Always Wanted to Make’

Bryan Ferry interviewed for Loose Talk, his collaborative album with multidisciplinary artist, Amelia Barratt, for SPIN: Bryan Ferry’s New Album is ‘The Kind of Record I Always Wanted to Make’ The … Continue reading

March 26, 2025 · Leave a comment

How The GRAMMY Museum Is Expanding Its Mission In 2025

Five highlights from the GRAMMY Museum‘s 2025 plans for GRAMMY.com: How The GRAMMY Museum Is Expanding Its Mission In 2025 From free admission for visitors under 17 to expanded GRAMMY … Continue reading

March 26, 2025 · Leave a comment

Before Tracy Chapman, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift, There Was Janis Ian

Janis Ian interviewed for her documentary, Janis Ian: Breaking Silence, for SPIN: Before Tracy Chapman, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift, There Was Janis Ian The Grammy-winning musician on her new documentary, … Continue reading

March 25, 2025 · Leave a comment

Smoke Signals: The Intimate Universe of Cigarettes After Sex

Cigarettes After Sex‘s Greg Gonzalez interviewed for SPIN‘s March 2025 digital cover story: Smoke Signals: The Intimate Universe of Cigarettes After Sex Frontman Greg Gonzalez on new love, metal influences, … Continue reading

March 18, 2025 · Leave a comment

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