Netflix’s In-House Music Maven Is a Former Pop Star
Colleen Fitzpatrick FKA Vitamin C interviewed about her career trajectory from pop star to senior executive at Netflix for Variety: Netflix’s In-House Music Maven Is a Former Pop Star How Colleen Fitzpatrick parlayed … Continue reading
Nick Rhodes: Facetime
Duran Duran‘s Nick Rhodes interviewed for their new album, Future Past for Variety October 14, 2021 Issue for the “Facetime” page: Slightly longer online version here: Duran Duran at 40: Nick … Continue reading
Tim Burgess on the Staying Power of The Charlatans
The Charlatans‘ Tim Burgess interviewed about the band’s 30th anniversary box set A Head Full of Ideas and his latest book, The Listening Party for FLOOD Magazine: Tim Burgess on the Staying … Continue reading
Elderbrook Sets A Dance Floor-Focused Tone With Innerlight EP
Elderbrook interviewed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado for his EP, Innerlight for SPIN Magazine: Elderbrook Sets A Dance Floor-Focused Tone With Innerlight EP Check out Elderbrook’s music and … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.48: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
In the 48th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club over the last 10 or so years. Listen here: Or … Continue reading
Call the Midwife Season 10 (PBS)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Call the Midwife Season 10 (PBS) Watch the trailer for Season 10.
Power of Women 2021: The L.A.-Based Female Music Executives Making an Impact
Write ups on Biz 3‘s Kathryn Frazier, Universal Music Publishing Group‘s Jody Gerson, Universal Music Group‘s Celine Joshua, LaPolt Law‘s Dina LaPolt and Warner Chappell Music‘s Carianne Marshall for Variety Power of Women 2021 Issue September 29, 2021 as … Continue reading
Stevie Wonder and H.E.R. Bring the House Down at Los Angeles Edition of Global Citizen Fest
Global Citizen Live Los Angeles edition reviewed for Variety: Stevie Wonder and H.E.R. Bring the House Down at Los Angeles Edition of Global Citizen Fest Watch some of the performances … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.47: Luke Steele
In the 47th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson, Empire of the Sun, DREAMS and H3000 since 2003. … Continue reading
The Morning Show Season Two (Apple TV+)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: The Morning Show Season Two (Apple TV+) Watch the trailer for Season Two.
As ‘Drive’ Turns 10, Its Composer and Key Songwriter Recall the Film’s Innovative Soundtrack
Songwriter Johnny Jewel and composer Cliff Martinez interviewed for the 10-year anniversary of the Drive soundtrack for Variety: As ‘Drive’ Turns 10, Its Composer and Key Songwriter Recall the Film’s Innovative Soundtrack Check out the … Continue reading
‘Card Counter’ Composer Robert Levon Been Followed Father’s Footsteps in Working With Paul Schrader
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club‘s Robert Levon Been interviewed about his work on the soundtrack for Paul Schrader‘s film, The Card Counter for Variety: Card Counter’ Composer Robert Levon Been Followed Father’s Footsteps in Working With … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.46: DJ Harvey
In the 46th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my almost 30 years of experiences with DJ Harvey. Listen here: Or on your preferred podcast … Continue reading
Back to Life Season Two (Showtime)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Back to Life Season Two (Showtime) Watch the official trailer for Season Two of Back to Life. Read my review of Season One of Back to Life.
Bitchin’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James
The Rick James Showtime documentary reviewed for Under the Radar Magazine: Bitchin’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James Watch the official trailer for Bitchin’.
Comic-Inspired NFT Dino Warriors Boasts Marvel Creative and Dimitri Vegas’ Backing
Write-up on Dimitri “Vegas” Thivaios‘ NFT drop ahead of the launch of his comic books series, Alien Samurai Dinosaur Warriors for Variety: Comic-Inspired NFT Dino Warriors Boasts Marvel Creative and … Continue reading
Fourth Appearance on The Book and Film Globe Week in Review Podcast
Fourth appearance on the Book and Film Globe Week in Review Podcast #018 speaking about A Realistic List of Books You Can Get Young Adults To Actually Finish. I’m on for 12 … Continue reading
Matinee IDLES
Don’t Go Gentle: A Film About IDLES reviewed for Rock and Roll Globe: Matinee IDLES:An exciting new film celebrates the career of one of England’s wildest bands Watch the trailer … Continue reading
Trailers Use Slower and Moodier New Versions of Classic Songs to Lure Viewers
Song Stew Entertainment and Guild of Music Supervisors‘ Jonathan McHugh and Sony Music Publishing‘s Brian Monaco interviewed about the use of slow songs in trailers for Variety: Trailers Use Slower … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.45: Heidi Lawden
In the 45th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences over almost three decades of friendship with DJ, producer, manager, promoter, mother and more, Heidi Lawden.Image from … Continue reading
The Other Two Season Two (HBO Max)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: The Other Two Season Two (HBO Max) Watch the official trailer for The Other Two‘s Second Season.
A Realistic List of Books You Can Get Young Adults To Actually Finish
Listicle of young adults books that you can get young adults to actually finish for Book and Film Globe: A Realistic List of Books You Can Get Young Adults To … Continue reading
Dot Allison’s Bottomless Heart
Dot Allison intervewed for her album, Heart-Shaped Scars, for Rock and Roll Globe: Dot Allison’s Bottomless HeartThe Scottish singer channels Gene Clark on her first album in nearly 15 years … Continue reading
Jungle Are Playing for Themselves on “Loving in Stereo”
Jungle‘s Josh Lloyd-Watson interviewed for duo’s third album, Loving in Stereo for FLOOD Magazine: Jungle Are Playing for Themselves on Loving in StereoJosh Lloyd-Watson discusses going indie and returning to … Continue reading
DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2021: Exchange, Academy, Space, Avalon, Halcyon
Write ups on Exchange (#10), Academy (#41), Club Space (#50), Avalon Hollywood (#57) and Halcyon (#78) for DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2021
Metallica Season Is Upon Us
Metallica: The $24.95 Book by Ben Apatoff reviewed in the context of the 30th anniversary of Metallica better known as The Black Album for Rock and Roll Globe: The Season … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.44: Lupe Fuentes
In the 44th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with DJ, producer, label owner, podcast host, influencer, adult film star and entrepreneur, Lupe Fuentes. Listen here: … Continue reading
Icon: Music Through the Lens (PBS)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Icon: Music Through the Lens (PBS) Watch the official extended trailer for the docu-series on music photography.
The Avalanches on “We Will Always Love You”
The Avalanches Robbie Chater and Tony Di Blasi interviewed for their album, We Will Always Love You, for Under the Radar Magazine Issue 68 The Protest Issue: The Avalanches on … Continue reading
Prodigy’s Frontman Maxim Launches NFTs
The Prodigy‘s Maxim interviewed about his work as a visual artist include his recent NFT drop with WLS and his pandemic project, Hope, with Dan Pearce, for Fine Art Globe: … Continue reading
Columbia Records Ups Kerry Hickey to SVP, Film and Television Licensing
Kerry Hickey interviewed about her work and promotion to Senior Vice President, Film & Television Licensing at Columbia Records, exclusive to Variety: Columbia Records Ups Kerry Hickey to SVP, Film … Continue reading
10 Things I Learned About Ronnie James Dio
Review of Ronnie James Dio autobiography Rainbow in the Dark and related listicle for Rock and Roll Globe: 10 Things I Learned About Ronnie James DioA list of more reasons … Continue reading
Third Appearance on The Book and Film Globe Week in Review Podcast
Third appearance on the Book and Film Globe Week in Review Podcast #014 speaking about my investigative report on the documentary Summer of Soul. I’m on for 10 minutes at … Continue reading
Guest on the Under The Radar Podcast Episode “The Stories We Tell” With Celine Teo-Blockey
I was the guest on the Under the Radar Podcast mini-episode, “The Stories We Tell” with producer and host Celine Teo-Blockey where, in connection with the Lucy Dacus episode, we … Continue reading
The Many Mixes of Josh Gudwin
Josh Gudwin interviewed for his work with Justin Bieber, Juanes, Bad Bunny, J Balvin and Dua Lipa for Mix Magazine August 2021 Issue: The Many Mixes of Josh GudwinFrom Bieber … Continue reading
Actually, the Revolution WAS Televised
Historic Films‘ Joe Lauro, author and filmmaker Robert Gordon and the producers of Summer of Soul: Robert Fyvolent, David Dinerstein and Joseph Patel interviewed about the story behind the story … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.43: Lili Haydn
In the 43rd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with violinist, singer and composer, Lili Haydn. Listen here: Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or … Continue reading
The Amazing Covers of Erick Dávila
Visual artist Erick Dávila interviewed about his illustrations for young adult book covers for Book and Film Globe: The Amazing Covers of Erick DávilaAn interview with the in-demand illustrator of … Continue reading
How to Make an NFT (No High-Power Team Required)
Sara Simms interviewed about her self-created NFTs for her track with Melleefresh for their song “Kreator” for Festival Insider: How to Make an NFT (No High-Power Team Required)A step-by-step guide … Continue reading
Ted Lasso Season Two (Apple TV+)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Ted Lasso Season Two (Apple TV+) Watch the trailer for Season Two.
“This Is Pop” Series Producer Amanda Burt on the Netflix Docu-Series on Pop Music
Amanda Burt series producer of This is Pop interviewed about the Netflix docu-series for Under the Radar: “This Is Pop” Series Producer Amanda Burt on the Netflix Docu-Series on Pop … Continue reading
Tristan Eaton Brings 25 Years of Art and Design to “All At Once”
Contemporary urban pop street artist Tristan Eaton interviewed for “All At Once” his first solo exhibition stateside for Fine Art Globe: Tristan Eaton Brings 25 Years of Art and Design … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.42: Wendy & Lisa
In the 42nd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences interviewing musicians and composers Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman, forever remembered as Prince‘s right and left … Continue reading
Ida Engberg Talks NFTs, Motherhood and Making a Difference
Ida Engberg interviewed for Festival Insider‘s Artist Spotlight: Ida Engberg Talks NFTs, Motherhood and Making a DifferenceThe Swedish Icon Got Her Start As A DJ, But The Multi-Disciplinary Artist Truly … Continue reading
This Way Up (Hulu)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: This Way Up: Season Two (Hulu) Watch the official trailer for the series.
Flood Magazines’s Best Albums of 2021 (So Far)
For Flood Magazine‘s The Best Albums of 2021 (So Far) write-up on: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Butterfly 3000
Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Questlove‘s documentary on the Harlem Culture Festival, Summer of Soul, reviewed for Under the Radar: Summer of Soul (…Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Watch the official trailer … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.41: Bloopers Part Three
In the 41st episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, co-producer, director and editor Laurence Schroeder compiles the flubs, fumbles and calls to God from all the episodes of 2021 thus far for … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.49: The Charlatans
In the 49th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my very personal and honest experiences with The Charlatans over the last 30 years. Listen here: Or … Continue reading →