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 Office, 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
The Aces Find Their Groove on ‘Gold Star Baby’
The Aces interviewed for their album, Gold Star Baby for SPIN: The Aces Find Their Groove on Gold Star Baby The Mormon-raised Utah quartet trades the heavy emotions of their … Continue reading
At Home With Sebastian Bach
Sebastian Bach interviewed for SPIN‘s A Special 40th Anniversary Issue: At Home With Sebastian Bach The former Skid Row wild man is less wild now, but still a force of … Continue reading
Oasis Bring Hits — And Tears — At First L.A. Show Since 2008
Oasis at Rose Bowl Stadium reviewed for The Hollywood Reporter: Oasis Bring Hits — And Tears — At First L.A. Show Since 2008 The britpop legends continued their lauded reunion … Continue reading
Tune Into FLOOD FM This Weekend for 48 Hours of Oasis Ahead of Rose Bowl Shows
From FLOOD Magazine: Tune Into FLOOD FM This Weekend for 48 Hours of Oasis Ahead of Rose Bowl Shows September 6 and 7 are gonna be the days that we’re gonna throw it … Continue reading
Suede Are Having the Best Decade of Their Lives
Suede‘s Mat Osman interviewed for their album, Antidepressants, for SPIN: Suede Are Having the Best Decade of Their Lives ‘I have a guaranteed way of knowing how well a song is … Continue reading
The Shirley Manson Manifesto
Garbage‘s Shirley Manson interviewed for their album, Let All That We Imagine Be the Light, ahead of their North American tour for SPIN: The Shirley Manson Manifesto The Garbage frontwoman discusses … Continue reading
SPIN’s The Best Albums of 1995
For SPIN “The Best Albums of 1995 (According to Us)You’re sure to be surprised by what we left out” write-up on: Oasis (What’s the Story) Morning Glory
Suzy Shinn is Dialed In
Producer/engineer/songwriter Suzy Shinn interviewed for the cover of Mix Magazine September 2025 Issue: Suzy Shinn is Dialed In Rising proucer/engineer, a self-described “imperfect perfectionist” has turned her L.A. home into a … Continue reading
Dominique Fils-Aimé Believes Love is the Ultimate Cure for the World
Dominique Fils-Aimé interviewed about her album, Live at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, ahead of her U.S. tour: Dominique Fils-Aimé Believes Love is the Ultimate Cure for the World The Canadian … Continue reading
From “Hogwarts” to “Hacks” With Music Supervisor Matt Biffa
Hacks‘ Emmy-winning music supervisor Matt Biffa interviewed for his work on the award-winning series for which he is nominated for an Emmy for outstanding music supervision, for Under the Radar … Continue reading
Finding Light in the Darkness of Grief
Lili Haydn and Paul Cantelon interviewed about their album, Lullabies for the Brokenhearted, inspired by the loss of Angela McCluskey for SPIN: Finding Light in the Darkness of Grief Pianist Paul … Continue reading
Sports Team’s Alex Rice Shares His 11 Essential Bars Around the World
Sixteenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Alex Rice of Sports Team, ahead of the U.S. tour with Supergrass … Continue reading
John Power Explains How Cast Landed the Most Coveted Support Slot in Music
Cast‘s John Power interviewed about his group supporting Oasis on the Live ’25 Tour for SPIN: John Power Explains How Cast Landed the Most Coveted Support Slot in Music The … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.98: Oasis Noel Gallagher 1999 Interview
In the 98th 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
‘AngelHeaded Hipster’ Finally Brings Marc Bolan’s Legacy to American Screens
Ethan Silverman, director of the documentary, AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, interviewed for SPIN: ‘AngelHeaded Hipster’ Finally Brings Marc Bolan’s Legacy to American Screens The new documentary … Continue reading
Guild of Music Supervisors’ The State of Music in Media Conference 2025
Moderating the 2025 Emmy Nominees for Outstanding Music Supervision panel at the Guild of Music Supervisors State of Music in Media Conference on Saturday August 16, 2025. Get tickets … Continue reading
Michael ‘Fitz’ Fitzpatrick of Fitz and the Tantrums Shares His 10 Essential Vacation Destinations
Fifteenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Fitz frontperson of Fitz and the Tantrums, at the time of … 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 →