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
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. Or join … Continue reading
Grammy House Goes Global At The First-Ever Global Mixtape Showcase
Recap of the inaugural Global Mixtape at Grammy House 2026 Grammy: Grammy House Goes Global At The First-Ever Global Mixtape Showcase Read my recap of #GrammysNextGen from 2024 for Grammy.
The 2026 Songwriter Of The Year Nominees Get Their Time To Shine At Grammy Week
Recap of Songwriters & Composers Wing Reception honoring the 2026 Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical nominees for Grammy: The 2026 Songwriter Of The Year Nominees Get Their Time To Shine At … Continue reading
Chaka Khan Delivers Potent Message at Resonator Awards: ‘To the Next Generation, Your Voices Matter’
Recap of the Resonator Awards Presented by We Are Moving the Needle for Rolling Stone: Chaka Khan Delivers Potent Message at Resonator Awards: ‘To the Next Generation, Your Voices Matter’ … Continue reading
Lily Allen Unpolished: Producer Blue May on the Five Week Creation of West End Girl
Producer/engineer/songwriter Blue May interviewed for the cover of Mix Magazine February 2026 Issue: Lily Allen Unpolished Producer Blue May brings an A-team of talent for a five-week blitz–from songwriting to recording to final … Continue reading
Three Decades In, Kula Shaker Are Experiencing a Rebirth
Kula Shaker‘s Crispian Mills and Alonza Bevan interviewed for their album, Wormslayer, for SPIN: Three Decades In, Kula Shaker Are Experiencing a Rebirth Crispian Mills and Alonza Bevan reflect on why … Continue reading
Chappell Roan Says ‘Only Thing That Matters Is Community’ at Resonator Awards
News item on Chappell Roan‘s speech at the Resonator Awards accepting the Harmonizer Award from Nancy Wilson of Heart for Rolling Stone: Chappell Roan Says ‘Only Thing That Matters Is … Continue reading
SPIN’s The Best Albums of 1986 (According to Us)
For SPIN‘s Best Albums of 1986 (According to Us) write ups on: Metallica Master of Puppets The Smiths The Queen is Dead
Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on Finding Peace Through Anger
Sleaford Mods‘ Jason Williamson interviewed for their album, The Demise of Planet X, for SPIN: Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson on Finding Peace Through Anger The British duo’s frontman discusses their new … Continue reading
Industry Profile: Native Instruments
Industry Profile on Native Instruments’ LCO Producer Strings, inclusive of an interview with the NI’s senior product manager Ilay Bal Arslan, and London Contemporary Orchestra’s co-artistic director and co-principal conductor … Continue reading
Under the Radar’s Top 20 TV Shows of 2025
Write-ups on The Bear, Pluribus, Adolescence, and edited entire list for Under the Radar‘s Top 20 TV Shows of 2025 (Plus Honorable Mentions): Under the Radar’s Top 20 TV Shows of 2025
My 2025 Year in Review: Liza Lentini, Executive Editor, SPIN
SPIN‘s executive editor Liza Lentini on My 2025 Year in Review: Liza Lentini, Executive Editor which includes many of my pieces. Chronologically: Songs That Made Me a Songwriter: Justin Tranter Victoria Canal is … Continue reading
SPIN Artist of the Year: Deftones
Profile of Deftones as SPIN‘s Artist of the Year 2025: Artist of the Year: Deftones With a career spanning 30 years, the alt-metal band has never been more popular Keep up … Continue reading
Under the Radar’s Top 100 Albums of 2025
For Under the Radar’s Top 100 Albums of 2025 write-ups on: Turnstile, David Byrne, Andy Bell and The Horrors.
The Mental Health Manual Every Touring Musician Needs
Award-winning psychotherapist, music industry health consultant and founder of Music Industry Therapist Collective, Tamsin Embleton interviewed about the audiobook for her handbook, Touring and Mental Health: A Music Industry Manual … Continue reading
Building Worlds with Magdalena Bay
Magdalena Bay interviewed for the cover of FLOOD Magazine 10th Anniversary Print Issue: Building Worlds with Magdalena Bay The visceral sci-fi universe Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin created for their latest record, … Continue reading
The Best TV Needle Drops of 2025
“The Best TV Needle Drops of 2025” for Rolling Stone‘s “Best of 2025” The Best TV Needle Drops of 2025 From thrashing headbangers to thumping club tracks to ethereal ballads, … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.102: Johnny Marr 2003 Interview
In the 102nd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition), where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 33-year archive, I go back to my … Continue reading
FLOOD’s The Best Albums of 2025
For FLOOD‘s Best Albums of 2025 write ups on: Suede Antidepressants Lily Allen West End Girl Pulp More
Roland Gift on ‘She Drives Me Crazy,’ Which is Not a Song He Would Save in a Shipwreck
Fine Young Cannibals‘ Roland Gift interviewed about “She Drives Me Crazy,” his new Christmas song, “Everybody Knows It’s Christmas,” and the commemorative FYC40 compilation for SPIN‘s “The Why & The How” series: … Continue reading
The Unfiltered Rise of Sombr, Whose Vulnerability, and DIY Vision Launched a New Kind of Pop Star
sombr interviewed for the digital cover of American Songwriter December 2025 Issue: The Unfiltered Rise of Sombr, Whose Vulnerability, and DIY Vision Launched a New Kind of Pop Star Keep up with … Continue reading
Amy Allen on the Five Songs That Changed Everything
Songwriter Amy Allen profiled for SPIN‘s “The Songs That Made Me a Songwriter” series: Amy Allen on the Five Songs That Changed EverythingFrom the Rolling Stones to Sheryl Crow, the … Continue reading
Ella Eyre Isn’t an International Superstar—And She’s OK With That
Ella Eyre interviewed for her album, everything, in time, for SPIN: Ella Eyre Isn’t an International Superstar—And She’s OK With That After years of label conflicts and a life-changing vocal surgery, … Continue reading
Luke Spiller Brings Us ‘the Christmas Song Nobody Asked for’ (But Needed)
Luke Spiller interviewed for his holiday single, a cover of Slade‘s “Merry Xmas Everybody” for SPIN: Luke Spiller Brings Us ‘the Christmas Song Nobody Asked for’ (But Needed) In a … Continue reading
For Azam Ali, Music Is Where She Goes to Tell the Truth
Azam Ali interviewed for her album, Synesthesia, for SPIN: For Azam Ali, Music Is Where She Goes to Tell the Truth The Iranian singer-musician on her new album ‘Synesthesia,’ finding sanctuary … Continue reading
SPIN’s The 40 Greatest Musicians of the Last 40 Years
For SPIN‘s “The 40 Greatest Musicians of the Last 40 Years” write ups on: Check out the whole list here.
Dizzy Reed’s Tour Entertainment Essentials
Nineteenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Dizzy Reed of Guns N’ Roses: Dizzy Reed’s Tour Entertainment Essentials … Continue reading
Various Artists: Tehrangeles Vice (Discotchari)
Reviewed for Music Connection December 2025 Issue: Various Artists Tehrangeles Vice: Iranian Diaspora Pop 1983 – 1993 (Discotchari) Support this release on Bandcamp.
Industry Profile: Beatport
Industry Profile on the Beatport Group, inclusive of an interview with the company’s Chief Revenue Officer, Helen Sartory, for Music Connection December 2025 Issue: Industry Profile: Beatport Check out Beatport here.
The Last Dinner Party’s Second Course
The Last Dinner Party‘s Abigail Morris, Lizzie Mayland, Emily Roberts and Georgia Davies interviewed about their second album, From the Pyre, for SPIN: The Last Dinner Party’s Second Course The BRIT-winning band opens up about … Continue reading
Soulwax Are Still Coloring Next to the Lines
Soulwax‘s David and Stephane Dewaele interviewed for their album, All Systems Are Lying, for FLOOD: Soulwax Are Still Coloring Next to the Lines Brothers David and Stephen Dewaele discuss balancing their … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.101: Daft Punk 2001 Interview
In the 101st episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition), where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 33-year archive, I go back to my … Continue reading
The Charlatans on Grief, Love, and Why They Keep Going
The Charlatans‘ Tim Burgess interviewed for their album, We Are Love, for SPIN: The Charlatans on Grief, Love, and Why They Keep Going After losing two beloved members and weathering 35 … Continue reading
The Good, the Bad, and the Parking Nightmares: New Coachella Book Explores It All
Katie Bain interviewed for her book, Desert Dreams: The Music, Style, and Allure of Coachella for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: The Good, the Bad, and the Parking Nightmares: New Coachella … Continue reading
Of Monsters and Men Share Their Essential Things to Do the Next Time You’re in Reykjavík, Iceland
Eighteenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Of Monsters and Men: Of Monsters and Men Share Their Essential Things to … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.100: Boy George 2001 Interview
In the 100th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition), where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 33-year archive, I go back to my … Continue reading
Watching ‘The Librarians’ as a School Librarian
Essay on Kim Snyder‘s documentary, The Librarians, during Banned Books Week for Book and Film Globe: Watching ‘The Librarians’ as a School Librarian Banned Book Week is a time for expanding … Continue reading
5 Moments From “A GRAMMY Salute To Cyndi Lauper”: Fashion, Famous Friends & More
Five takeaways from Cyndi Lauper‘s CBS television special, “A GRAMMY Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl,” for GRAMMY: 5 Moments From “A GRAMMY Salute To Cyndi Lauper”: … Continue reading
Richard Ashcroft on Time, Truth, and the Battle for the Human Soul
Richard Ashcroft interviewed ahead of his album, Lovin’ You, for SPIN: Richard Ashcroft on Time, Truth, and the Battle for the Human Soul The Verve’s former frontman on his eclectic new … Continue reading
Good Neighbours Have a ‘Blue Sky Mentality’
Good Neighbours‘ Oli Fox and Scott Verrill interviewed for their debut album, Blue Sky Mentality, for SPIN: Good Neighbours Have a ‘Blue Sky Mentality’ Oli Fox and Scott Verrill on … Continue reading
Cyndi Lauper On The Magic Of Her Farewell Tour & Building A Career On Expressing Herself
Q&A with Cyndi Lauper ahead of her television special, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction and the opening of her new musical, Working Girl, for Grammy.com: Cyndi Lauper On The … Continue reading
50 Years of Rocky Horror
The late and legendary photographer Mick Rock‘s partner Pati Rock interviewed about his collectible book, Mick Rock Rocky Horror: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Cult Classic, for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: … Continue reading
DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2025
Write-ups on Alok, Hardwell, HUGEL, The Chainsmokers, Wukong and Vinai for DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2025.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s Polarizing Masterpiece ‘Howl’ Turns 20
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club‘s Robert Levon Been interviewed on the 20th anniversary of their album, Howl, for SPIN: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s Polarizing Masterpiece ‘Howl’ Turns 20 Robert Levon Been reflects … Continue reading
Musical Polyamory: MIRADOR is What Happens When Guitar Gods Collide
MIRADOR‘s Jake Kiszka and Chris Turpin interviewed about their self-titled debut album for SPIN: Musical Polyamory: MIRADOR is What Happens When Guitar Gods Collide Jake Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet … Continue reading
Into the Void: Life, Death & Heavy Metal (Hulu)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Into the Void: Life, Death & Heavy Metal Hulu Watch the official trailer for the docuseries.
French Duo Air On Bringing ‘Moon Safari’ to the Hollywood Bowl: “Los Angeles Is Actually a Big Studio”
Air‘s Nicolas Godin and JB Dunckel interviewed ahead of their North American tour and their return to the Hollywood Bowl for the 25th anniversary of their landmark album, Moon Safari, for … Continue reading
Dogs, Dildos, and Double Neck Guitars: 10 Items Margaret Cho Can’t Live Without
Seventeenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Margaret Cho: Dogs, Dildos, and Double Neck Guitars: 10 Items Margaret … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.99: Supergrass Danny Goffey 1995 Interview
In the 99th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition), where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 33-year archive, I go back to my … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 7.103: Richard Ashcroft 2000 Interview
In the 103rd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition), I revisit my third interview with Richard Ashcroft on May 5, 2000, at the time of his debut … Continue reading →