20 Questions With Underworld: The Dance Icon on ’90s Raves, EDM & Their Upcoming Tour
Underworld‘s Karl Hyde and Rick Smith interviewed ahead of their upcoming North America tour for Billboard Dance: 20 Questions with Underworld: The Dance Icons on ’90s Raves, EDM & Their Upcoming Tour The … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.5: Nicolas Godin
In the fifth episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Air‘s Nicolas Godin about his third solo album, Concrete and Glass … Continue reading
Air’s Nicolas Godin Doesn’t Feel the Music Industry Pressure
Nicolas Godin interviewed for his third album, Concrete and Glass, for Flood Magazine: Air’s Nicolas Godin Doesn’t Feel the Music Industry Pressure At 50, the French musician’s made his third solo album and … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.4: Tom and Toki
In the fourth episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences behind the scenes of interviewing a rocker and a raver that would seem to have … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.2: Hildur Guònadóttir
In the second episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Emmy-winning, Golden Globe-winning, Grammy-winning and Academy Award nominee, Hildur Guònadottir … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.1: Finneas
In the premiere episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Grammy-winning Producer of the Year, Finneas, brother to Billie Eilish … Continue reading
Nicolas Godin: Concrete and Glass (Because Music)
Reviewed for The A.V. Club: Nicolas Godin Concrete and Glass (Because Music) Watch the official video for “The Border.”
Georgia: Seeking Thrills (Domino)
Reviewed for The A.V. Club: Georgia Seeking Thrills (Domino Recording Co) Watch the official video for “24 Hours.”
Fernando Garibay: Emotional Rescue
Producer and songwriter, DJ and entrepreneur Fernando Garibay interviewed for his work with The Garibay Center, focused on the emotional and physical wellbeing of artists, for DJ Mag North America January 2020 … Continue reading
Hildur Guònadóttir: Making Music A Character
Composer Hildur Guònadottir interviewed for her work on the soundtrack for Joker for Mix Magazine January 2020 Issue Making Music A Character: Icelandic Cellist/Composer Hildur Guònadóttir Finds Voice of Joker Listen to not … Continue reading
Finneas O’Connell On Fire
Finneas O’Connell interviewed for his work as a producer and a songwriter, most notably for his sister, Billie Eilish, for the cover of Mix Magazine January 2020 Issue Finneas O’Connell: On Fire Self-Styled … Continue reading
Under the Radar’s Top 100 Albums of 2019
For Under the Radar’s Top 100 Albums of 2019 write ups on 12. Bat for Lashes Lost Girls 34. Michael Kiwanuka Kiwanuka 46. Sasami Sasami 49. Hayden Thorpe Diviner 59. Billie Eilish When … Continue reading
Rock & Roll Globe Presents The 30 Best Albums of 2019: Raphael Saadiq: Jimmy Lee
Write up on Raphael Saadiq‘s album, Jimmy Lee, forRock and Roll Globe Presents The 30 Best Albums of 2019 Raphael Saadiq: Jimmy Lee Watch the Jimmy Lee documentary via Raphael Saadiq’s YouTube channel.
New Order: Decades (Showtime)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: New Order: Decades (Showtime) Watch the teaser trailer for the documentary.
Duran Duran: There’s Something You Should Know (Showtime)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Duran Duran There’s Something You Should Know (Showtime) Watch the trailer for the documentary.
Concert Review: On Holiday From Queen, Adam Lambert Is Still a Killer
Adam Lambert at El Rey Theatre reviewed for Variety: Concert Review: On Holiday From Queen, Adam Lambert Is Still a Killer Watch some videos from the show via YouTube.
Open Secret: Secret Project Festival Review
Insomniac Events‘ Secret Project at Factory 93 on October 12 and 13, 2019, reviewed for DJ Mag North America December 2019 Issue Open Secret Listen to a megamix from the festival via … Continue reading
Join Our Club: A Club Called Rhonda: The Story of an LA Institution
A Club Called Rhonda‘s Gregory Alexander and Loren Granic interviewed for DJ Mag North America December 2019 Issue Join Our Club Follow all the Rhonda International action via her Instagram.
Variety Hitmakers: Angie Pagano, GM
Artist Publishing Group‘s Angie Pagano interviewed for the recognition for her GM duties for Ava Max’s “Sweet but Psycho” for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2019:
Variety Hitmakers: Edgar “Edd Grand” Machuca: A&R
Artist Publishing Group and Atlantic Records‘ Edgar “Edd Grand” Muchaca interviewed for the recognition for his A&R work on Halsey’s “Without Me” for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2019:
Variety Hitmakers: Ali Tamposi: Songwriter
Ali Tamposi interviewed for her recognition as songwriter of Shawn Mendes’ and Camila Cabello’s “Señorita” for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2019:
Variety Hitmakers: Madison Love: Songwriter
Madison Love interviewed for her recognition as songwriter of Ava Max’s “Sweet but Psycho” for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2019:
Variety Hitmakers: Cook Classics: Songwriter, Producer
Cook Classics interviewed for his recognition as songwriter and producer of Panic! at the Disco‘s “High Hopes” and Ava Max’s “Sweet but Psycho” for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2019:
Variety Hitmakers: Cirkut: Songwriter, Producer
Cirkut interviewed for his recognition as songwriter and producer of Ava Max’s “Sweet but Psycho” for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2019:
Five Years In, How Hitmakers’ Top Executive Jody Gerson Remade UMPG In Her Image
Universal Music Publishing Group‘s global chairman and CEO, Jody Gerson, interviewed for her recognition as “Executive of the Year” for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2019: Five Years In, How Hitmakers’ Top Executive Jody … Continue reading
10 Hollywood Women of the Moment in 2019: Deborah Dugan
Write-up on the Recording Academy‘s Deborah Dugan for Variety‘s 10 Hollywood Women of the Moment
Mark Knight: Toolroom Titan
Toolroom Titan Mark Knight interviewed for the cover of DJ Times Magazine Winter 2019 Issue Listen to episodes of Toolroom Radio.
Jacques’ Back
Jacques Greene interviewed for his album, Dawn Chorus, for DJ Mag North America October 2019 Issue Jacques’ Back
Illenium: Moving On Up
Illenium aka Nick Miller interviewed for his Ascend album and tour for DJ Mag North America October 2019 Issue Very edited online version here: Moving On Up Full unedited version below Get a … Continue reading
Back to Life (Showtime)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Back to Life (Showtime) Watch the official trailer for Season 1.
DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2019: Skrillex, Zedd, Illenium
Write-ups on Skrillex, Zedd and Illenium for DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2019:
Cigarettes After Sex: Cry (Partisan Records)
Reviewed for The A.V. Club: Cigarettes After Sex Cry (Partisan Records) Listen to Cry on Spotify.
Tom Keifer: A Cinderella Story
Tom Keifer, former frontman for Cinderella, interviewed for his album, Rise, for Rock and Roll Globe: Tom Keifer: A Cinderella Story With His Second Solo Album, the Sunset Strip Survivor Cements His Staying … Continue reading
I Is For Idris, J Is For Justice, P Is For Porta Potties: The ABCs of All My Friends Music Festival 2019
All My Friends DTLA 2019 reviewed for Billboard/Billboard Dance: I Is For Idris, J Is For Justice, P Is For Porta Potties: The ABCs of All My Friends Music Festival 2019 Listen … Continue reading
Liam Gallagher Refuses to Change
Liam Gallagher interviewed for his album, Why Me? Why Not., for Flood Magazine: Liam Gallagher Refuses to Change Watch the official video for my favorite song from the album, “One Of Us.”
Lindstrøm: On A Clear Day I Can See You Forever (Smalltown Supersound)
Reviewed for AV Club: Lindstrøm On A Clear Day I Can See You Forever (Smalltown Supersound) Watch the official video for the title track here.
Raphael Saadiq Opens Up on Jimmy Lee
Raphael Saadiq interviewed for his album, Jimmy Lee, for Mix Magazine October 2019 Issue: Raphael Saadiq Opens Up On Jimmy LeeIntensely Personal, Bass-Driven Storytelling – In Album Form Watch the … Continue reading
How TOKIMONSTA Reclaimed Her Art
Jennifer Lee aka TOKIMONSTA interviewed for the cover of DJ Mag North America September 2019 Issue: How TOKIMONSTA Reclaimed Her Art Take a look at images from the cover shoot via TOKIMONSTA’s … Continue reading
MEETSSS Is the Dance-Centric Music Industry Conference For and By Women — And Everyone’s Invited
shesaid.so founder, Andreea Magdalina interviewed about the organization’s inaugural MEETSSS conference for Billboard: MEETSSS is the Dance-Centric Music Industry Conference For and By Women–And Everyone’s Invited Find out more information about MEETSSS here.
Natasha Khan Finds Herself on Bat for Lashes’ “Lost Girls”
Bat for Lashes‘ Nastasha Khan interviewed for her album, Lost Girls, for Flood Magazine: Natasha Khan Finds Herself on Bat for Lashes’ “Lost Girls” The English expat talks her new album, alter egos, … Continue reading
The Eco-Friendly LAGOODVIBE
Producer Joachim Garraud interviewed about his mobile studio, LAGOODVIBE, for Mix Magazine September 2019 Issue: The Eco-Friendly LAGOODVIBE: Producer Joachim Garraud Builds Solar-Powered Studio in an RV Watch LAGOODVIBE in action with … Continue reading
Jason Bentley on His Past at KCRW and Future With ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Jason Bentley interviewed about his next move upon departing KCRW for Variety: Jason Bentley on His Past at KCRW and Future With Top Gun: Maverick Listen to Jason’s final “Morning Becomes Eclectic” … Continue reading
Continuing The Ride: Nineties Hitmakers Ride Re-Form To Appease Fans And Create New, Relevant Music
Producer of Ride‘s last two albums, Erol Alkan interviewed for his work on Weather Diaries and This Is Not A Safe Place for Mix Magazine September 2019 Issue: Continuing the Ride: Nineties Hitmakers Ride Re-form to Appease … Continue reading
Redd Kross Aren’t Resting On Their Laurels
Redd Kross‘ McDonald brothers, Jeff and Steven interviewed for their album, Beyond the Door, for Flood Magazine: Redd Kross Aren’t Resting on Their Laurels Brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald talk Beyond the Door and keeping the … Continue reading
Jamila Woods Makes Poetry A Priority
Jamila Woods interviewed for her passion for poetry and her album, Legacy! Legacy! for Flood Magazine‘s Passion Issue #3 Jamila Woods Makes Poetry A Priority Watch Jamila Woods performances and official videos via her … Continue reading
Madeon: Splendid Isolation
Madeon interviewed for his second album, Good Faith, for the cover of DJ Mag North America August 2019 Issue Madeon: Splendid Isolation Watch the official video for “All My Friends.”
Bear Rinehart Steps Solo Into Wilder Woods
NEEDTOBREATHE frontman, Bear Rinehart, interviewed for his self-titled debut solo album as Wilder Woods for Mix Magazine August 2019 Issue Bear Rinehart Steps Solo Into Wilder Woods: Frontman of NEEDTOBREATHE Tries New Studio, First-Time Producer Watch … Continue reading
BH90210 (Fox)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: BH90210 (Fox) Watch some great clips and preview of the show via its YouTube channel.
Chris Carter: A 5th Beatle For The 21st Century
Chris Carter, host of Breakfast with the Beatles and British Invasion radio shows interviewed for Rock and Roll Globe: Chris Carter: A 5th Beatle for the 21st Century: An Exclusive Chat With the Esteemed Host of … Continue reading
Family Business: Five Famous DJs Whose Children Followed In Their Footsteps
Write-up on DJs whose children have followed in their footsteps for Billboard: Family Business: Five Famous DJs Whose Children Followed In Their Footsteps Listen to Bushwacka!’s son Oliver Moon’s mix via … Continue reading
An Oral History: A-Trak’s Journey With Turntables
A-Trak interviewed for his Goldie Awards and his history with turntables for Mixmag: An Oral History: A-Trak’s Journey With Turntables Watch Red Bull’s documentary Playing It Old School: How the Birth of Japanese … Continue reading
Outlier SF Brings Quality Not Quantity To San Francisco This Weekend
Preview feature on Bonobo‘s Outlier event in San Francisco for The Bay Bridged: Outlier SF Brings Quality Not Quantity To San Francisco This Weekend Listen to Bonobo’s Outlier playlist on Spotify.
Mini Mansions: A Guy Walks Into A Bar… (Friction)
Reviewed for The A.V. Club: Mini Mansions A Guy Walks Into A Bar… (Friction Records) Watch the official video for “Hey Lover” featuring Alison Mosshart of The Kills.
Of Monster and Men Change Up Their Writing Style
Of Monster and Men‘s Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir interviewed for their new album, Fever Dream, for Flood Magazine: Of Monsters and Men Are Changing Up Their Writing Style: The Icelandic indie folk band’s frontwoman … Continue reading
Disco Kiss at 40
Kiss‘ Dynasty reviewed for its 40th anniversary for Rock and Roll Globe: Disco Kiss at 40: Dynasty Remains the Kabuki Rock Icons’ Most Polarizing Album Watch the official video for “I Was Made … Continue reading
Veronica Mars (Hulu)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Veronica Mars Season Four (Hulu) Watch the official trailer.
Seven Things We Learned About Shangri-La and Rick Rubin from Showtime’s Series
Listicle on Showtime‘s docu-series, Shangri-La, for Variety: Seven Things We Learned About “Shangri-La” and Rick Rubin from Showtime’s Series Watch sneak peaks and snippets of the docu-series via Showtimes’s YouTube channel.
Shangri-La (Showtime)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Shangri-La (Showtime) Watch the official trailer for Shangri-La.
ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO
ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO at Loews Hollywood Hotel on May 2-4, 2019 covered for Mix Magazine July 2019 Issue: ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO Watch some videos from the EXPO via ASCAP’s … Continue reading
Lido in Producer’s Paradise
Lido interviewed for his production work for Mix Magazine July 2019 Issue: Lido in Producer’s Paradise Listen to some of Lido’s work via Spotify.
Peggy Gou Goes Global
Peggy Gou interviewed for her DJ Kicks compilation for the cover of DJ Times Magazine Summer 2019 Issue Listen to the entire compilation on Spotify.
Composer Justin Melland: Chilling, Analog Based Score To Accompany Ted Bundy’s Voice
Composer Justin Melland interviewed for his scoring work on Netflix‘s Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes for Mix Magazine‘s June 2019 Issue: Listen to the entire score via Justin’s SoundCloud, it’s … Continue reading
In The Classroom With Sasami
Sasami interviewed about her passion for teaching and her debut self-titled solo album for Flood Magazine‘s Passion Issue $2: In the Classroom with Sasami Watch the official video for “Morning Comes.”
Nicky Blackmarket @ Xcellerated
Previewed for LA Weekly: Nicky Blackmarket, MC Fatman D, DJ Profile, Saxxon and DJ Suv at Xcellerated Get more details on the event via its Facebook event page.
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: Fishing for Fishies
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard‘s Fishing for Fishies reviewed for Rock and Roll Globe: Gone Fishing with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Watch the video for Cyboogie.
Stewart Copeland Reflects on His 1978 Documentary About The Police, “Everyone Stares”
Stewart Copeland interviewed for the rerelease of his documentary on The Police, Everyone Stares, for Drum! Magazine: Stewart Copeland Reflects on His 1978 Documentary About The Police, Everyone Stares Watch the trailer for … Continue reading
Best of LA Music: Electronic
Write-ups on Best New Anti-Superclub: Raspoutine, Most Promising New Boutique Festival: Dusk Camp and Electronic Duo with the Most Rock & Roll Approach: Forward for LA Weekly Best of LA Music Issue 2019 Best of LA: … Continue reading
With Help From Students, Big-Name Muralists Are Transforming a South L.A. High School
Shepard Fairey, Rob Hill, Ni Santas and Warren Brand of Branded Arts interviewed for their work on The Maya Angelou Mural Festival for Los Angeles Magazine: With Help From Students, Big-Name Muralists … Continue reading
Best Breakthrough DJ: Lupe Fuentes
Lupe Fuentes interviewed for the cover of LA Weekly Best of LA Music Issue May 16, 2019: Best Breakthrough DJ: Lupe Fuentes Listen to Lupe’s wealth of music via Spotify.
Adam Smith and Marcus Lyall: Controlling the Beast of a Chemical Brothers Concert
Adam Smith and Marcus Lyall interviewed on their 25 years of working with the Chemical Brothers on their live show for LA Weekly: Best of LA Music Issue 2019: Adam Smith and … Continue reading
Donna Summer’s Bad Girls at 40
Donna Summer‘s Bad Girls reviewed on its 40th anniversary for Rock and Roll Globe: Donna Summer Bad Girls at 40: Still “Hot Stuff” After All These Years Watch Donna performing “Hot Stuff” in … Continue reading
Matrix & Futurebound: Mystery Machine
Matrix and Futurebound interviewed for their album, Mystery Machine, for DJ Times Magazine Spring 2019 Issue Matrix & Futurebound: Mystery Machine Listen to the album in full on Spotify.
Fade to Blackie
W.A.S.P.‘s The Headless Children reviewed on its 30th anniversary for Rock and Roll Globe: Fade to Blackie: The Headless Children by W.A.S.P. Turns 30 Watch the video for W.A.S.P.’s cover of The Who’s … Continue reading
Dillinja @ Xcellerated
Previewed for LA Weekly: Xcellerated Presents Dillinja, Bass Brothers//Mad Ting!! Presents Hatcha, Youngsta at Catch One Listen to our favorite Dillinja tune, “Twist ‘Em Out” via his Spotify.
Nick Murphy Is Coming Out Of His Shell
Nick Murphy formerly known as Chet Faker interviewed for his album, Run Fast Sleep Naked for Flood Magazine: Nick Murphy Is Coming Out Of His Shell Watch the official video for “Sanity.”
Maya Jane Coles @ Sound
Previewed for LA Weekly: Maya Janes Coles at Sound Night Club Listen to Maya’s remix of Hozier’s “Movement.”
The Enduring Style and Talent of Margarita Mix
The managers and executive producers of Margarita Mix Santa Monica, Margarita Mix Hollywood and LA Studios interviewed for the cover of Mix Magazine April 2019 Issue: The Enduring Style and Talent of Margarita … Continue reading
Charlotte Gainsbourg @ El Rey
Previewed for LA Weekly: Charlotte Gainsbourg at the El Rey Theatre Watch Charlotte’s cover of Kanye West’s “Runaway” here.
Dusk Camp Rises Out Of The Dust As California’s Intimate New Festival
Heidi Lawden interviewed for Dusk Camp, her festival with Jeniluv and Masha for Mixmag: Dusk Camp Rises Out Of The Dust As California’s Intimate New Festival Find out more about Dusk Camp.
The Sliding Scale Of Slide It In
35th Anniversary Edition of Whitesnake’s Slide It In reviewed for Rock ‘n’ Roll Globe The Sliding Scale of Slide It In: Despite redundancy, this deluxe edition of Whitesnake’s 1984 LP revisits a band on the … Continue reading
José González & The String Theory @ Los Angeles Theatre
Previewed for LA Weekly: José González & The String Theory at the Los Angeles Theatre Watch their performance of “Leaf Off/The Cave” live in Hamburg.
Sing the Sorrows
Beth Gibbons and the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra perform Henryk Górecki‘s Symphony No. 3: Symphony of Sorrowful Songs conducted by Krzysztof Penderecki reviewed for Rock and Roll Globe: Sing the Sorrows: Portishead’s Beth Gibbons and … Continue reading
The Library Music Film @ The Independent
Previewed for LA Weekly: The Library Music Film at the Independent DTLA Take a look at some footage from the documentary on The Library Music Film‘s YouTube channel.
Dirt Merchants
The soundtrack to Mötley Crüe‘s The Dirt reviewed for Rock and Roll Globe: Dirt Merchants: The film adaptation of the notorious Mötley Crüe tell-all is a total shitshow on screen, but the soundtrack … Continue reading
10 Of The Most Exciting New Names In Bass Music
Round-up of 10 of the Most Exciting New Names in Bass Music for Mixmag: From Australia to Canada, We’re Got You Covered on the New Name to Know
DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2019: Avalon, Academy, Halcyon, Stereo
Write up on Avalon (#30), Academy (#52), Halcyon (#76) and Stereo (#92) for DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2019
Sam Fender @ Moroccan Lounge
Previewed for LA Weekly: Sam Fender at the Moroccan Lounge Watch Sam Fender perform “Dead Boys” on Later with Jools Holland.
Richard Furch: Award-Winning Mix Engineer With A Gift For Vocals
Mix engineer Richard Furch interviewed for his award-winning work for Mix Magazine March 2019 Issue: Richard Furch: Award-Winning Engineer With A Gift For Vocals Watch some studio interviews with Richard (and Tyrese) on … Continue reading
Respect Is the Most Committed Drum & Bass Party in North America
Interviewed Machete, Optical, and R.A.W. for the 20th Anniversary of Respect for LA Weekly March 1-7, 2019 Issue: Respect Is The Most Committed Drum & Bass Party In North America Listen to Respect DnB Radio via Mixcloud.
The Cultural Legacy of Karl Lagerfeld
Tribute to Karl Lagerfeld for Mixmag Listen to Chanel Show Soundtracks exclusively on Apple Music.
Get To Know JSTJR
JSTJR interviewed for his El Culo EP for DJ Mag North America February 2019 Issue Listen to the El Culo EP via Spotify.
FUSE 10 @ Globe
Previewed for LA Weekly: FUSE10: A Decade of Rave at the Globe Theatre Check out FUSE’s Instagram for some clips of their parties.
Red Bull Fest Is Representative Of The L.A. Music Landscape
Red Bull‘s creative director Kristen McElwain, Illegal Civilization‘s Mikey Alfred, and Vox Recordings Studios‘ Woody Jackson interviewed for the 2019 Red Bull Music Festival Los Angeles for LA Weekly February 8, 2019 Issue Red … Continue reading
Rene LaVice: Pursuing Perfection
René LaVice interviewed for his album, Far From Perfect, for DJ Times Magazine NAMM Issue 2019 Have a listen to René’s Drum & Bass show on BBC Radio 1.
Todd Terry @ Globe Theatre
Previewed for LA Weekly Todd Terry at Studio 740 at Globe Theatre Have a listen to Todd’s “In-House Radio” via his SoundCloud.
Wilkinson, Calyx & Teebee, Loadstar @ Exchange
Previewed for LA Weekly: Bassrush + Respect Present Wilkinson, Calyx & Teebee, Loadstar at The Exchange Read my interview with Calyx & TeeBee for their album, 1×1.
Western Music For Rockstar Games Red Dead Redemption 2
Woody Jackson interviewed at Vox Recording Studios for his music on Red Dead Redemption 2 for Mix Magazine January 2019 Issue Find out more about RDR2 here.
Method In The Madness
The Crystal Method‘s Scott Kirkland interviewed for the album, The Trip Home, plus secondary interviews with former member, Ken Jordan, and manager Richard Bishop, for DJ Mag North America December 2018 Issue Method In The Madness Watch the … Continue reading
Under the Radar’s Top 100 Albums of 2018: Arctic Monkeys: Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
Write-up on the Arctic Monkeys album, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, for Under The Radar‘s Top 100 Albums of 2018 Arctic Monkeys: Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino Watch the Arctic Monkeys’ performance at the Hollywood Bowl … Continue reading
