Lily Moayeri

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

Writer Nik Cohn Collects 60 Years of Nonfiction Into ‘Corner Boy’

Writer Nik Cohn interviewed for his nonfiction collection, Corner Boy: Loiterings New and Old, for SPIN: Writer Nik Cohn Collects 60 Years of Nonfiction Into ‘Corner Boy’ The 80 year old’s … Continue reading →

October 6, 2026 · Leave a comment

Oops! He Did It Again: The Man Behind Some of Music’s Most Iconic Videos Releases New Memoir

Director Nigel Dick interviewed about his memoir, Music Video Mischief: Ozzy to Britney, Oasis to Gn’R, McCartney to Cher: A Lifetime of Rock and Chaos, for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: Oops! … Continue reading →

September 23, 2026 · Leave a comment

In Her New Book, Author Rachel Brodsky Offers Life Lessons Via Stevie Nicks

Rachel Brodsky interviewed about her book, Lessons & Lace: Everything I Know About Dreams, Heartbreak, and Magic I Learned From Stevie Nicks for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: In Her New Book, … Continue reading →

September 15, 2026 · Leave a comment

Joan Baez: Dancing Queen

Joan Baez interviewed for her return to “The Soiled Dove” as Paloma Blanca for SPIN: Joan Baez: Dancing Queen At 85, the folk legend is starring in a circus and … Continue reading →

August 5, 2026 · Leave a comment

Roland Orzabal Welcomes You to His Life

Roland Orzabal interviewed about his memoir, Welcome to Your Life: Life, Death and Tears for Fears, for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: Roland Orzabal Welcomes You to His Life The Tears for … Continue reading →

August 4, 2026 · Leave a comment

Megadeth: So Far, So Good, So Long

Megadeth‘s Dave Mustaine interviewed for their final album, Megadeth, their global tour and Dave’s latest memoir, In My Darkest Hour, for the cover of Music Connection Magazine August 2026 Issue: Megadeth: So … Continue reading →

July 23, 2026 · Leave a comment

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 →

December 22, 2025 · Leave a comment

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 →

October 21, 2025 · Leave a comment

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 →

October 8, 2025 · Leave a comment

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 →

September 30, 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

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Says ‘Heck Yeah’ At Thought of Performing At the Sphere

Metallica‘s Kirk Hammett interviewed for his coffee table guitar book with Gibson, The Collection, for the Hollywood Reporter: Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Says ‘Heck Yeah’ At Thought of Performing At the … Continue reading →

April 24, 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

Five Women of Color Beautifying Streets Across the Globe

Profiles of visual artists Jelly J, Stina Aleah, Shamsia Hassani, Sam Kirk and Ni Santas for Fine Art Globe: Five Women of Color Beautifying Streets Across the Globe From Cleveland … Continue reading →

March 5, 2025 · Leave a comment

FLOOD’s The Best Music Books of 2024

For FLOOD‘s “Best Music Books of 2024” write-ups on: DJ Paulette Welcome to the Club Moon Unit Zappa Earth to Moon: A Memoir

December 20, 2024 · Leave a comment

Twenty-Five Years Later, Fabric’s Focus is Still on the Dancefloor

Feature on fabric, the 25-year anniversary book about the club of the same name with quotes from Optical, Ralph Lawson, Laurent Garnier, the club’s co-founder Cameron Leslie and the book’s author, … Continue reading →

December 10, 2024 · Leave a comment

Mark Webber on Anthologizing the History of Pulp

Pulp‘s Mark Webber interviewed about his book, I’m With Pulp, Are You? for FLOOD Magazine: Mark Webber on Anthologizing the History of Pulp The group’s guitarist discusses his new, beautifully bound coffee table … Continue reading →

November 12, 2024 · Leave a comment

Harvesting Hope

Support + Feed founder Maggie Baird interviewed for the inaugural issue of The Rooted Journal: Harvesting Hope Actress Maggie Baird, mother to singer-songwriters Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, channels her nurturing nature … Continue reading →

November 11, 2024 · Leave a comment

The Runaways’ Jackie Fox Games As Hard As She Rocks

Jackie Fox, formerly of The Runaways, interviewed about her board game, Rock Hard: 1977 for SPIN: The Runaways’ Jackie Fox Games As Hard As She Rocks Bassist walks us through her … Continue reading →

October 14, 2024 · Leave a comment

To the Moon Unit Zappa and Back

Moon Unit Zappa interviewed about her memoir, Earth to Moon, for SPIN: To the Moon Unit Zappa and Back One of music’s most famous daughters explores attempting to escape ‘the cult … Continue reading →

August 19, 2024 · Leave a comment

Purple Rain Book Author Recalls the ‘Playful’ and ‘Soft-Spoken’ Side of Prince

Andrea Swensson, author of Prince and Purple Rain: 40 Years, interviewed about her book and her experiences with Prince for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: Purple Rain Book Author Recalls the ‘Playful’ and ‘Soft-Spoken’ … Continue reading →

May 21, 2024 · Leave a comment

Sexism, Feminism, and the Movement: Kathleen Hanna Doesn’t Hold Back in New Memoir

  Kathleen Hanna interviewed for her memoir, Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk, for SPIN: Sexism, Feminism, and the Movement: Kathleen Hanna Doesn’t Hold Back in New Memoir In … Continue reading →

May 14, 2024 · Leave a comment

“A Revolution On Canvas”—a daughter’s quest to reclaim her dissident father’s paintings from Tehran

Filmmakers Sara Nodjoumi and Till Schauder interviewed about their documentary, A Revolution on Canvas, for Fine Art Globe: “A Revolution On Canvas”—a daughter’s quest to reclaim her dissident father’s paintings from … Continue reading →

March 11, 2024 · Leave a comment

A Woman of Substance

Creative director Sharoz Makarechi interviewed about her activist cannabis brand, Substance, for Pasadena Magazine January 2024 Issue: A Woman of Substance Sharoz Makarechi created a cannabis brand to spur criminal … Continue reading →

February 27, 2024 · Leave a comment

‘60s Muse Turned Psychologist Jenny Boyd Explores Rock’s Greatest Icons

Jenny Boyd interviewed for the latest printing of her book, Icons of Rock: In Their Own Words for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: ‘60s Muse Turned Psychologist Jenny Boyd Explores Rock’s Greatest … Continue reading →

February 19, 2024 · Leave a comment

Love you! Give Yourself the Attention You Deserve this Valentine’s Day

Round-up of ways to practice self-love in Los Angeles for Los Angeles Magazine February 2024 Issue: Love you! Give Yourself the Attention You Deserve this Valentine’s Day There are many options … Continue reading →

February 14, 2024 · Leave a comment

Kurt Cobain-Inspired ‘Last Days’ Opera Comes to L.A. for One Night Only

Interview with creators Matt Copson and Oliver Leith about their opera, “Last Days” for a preview feature for Los Angeles Magazine: Kurt Cobain-Inspired ‘Last Days’ Opera Comes to L.A. for … Continue reading →

February 3, 2024 · Leave a comment

Stepping Into the Amorous World of L.A.’s Museum of Love

Feature on the Los Angeles Love Museum and Crimes of Passion including an interview with its founder, Dr. Amy Sweetman, for Los Angeles Magazine February 2024 Issue: Stepping Into the … Continue reading →

February 2, 2024 · Leave a comment

Luna Luna—1987 Art Amusement Park Resurfaces in Downtown LA

Feature on Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy exhibition in DTLA including an interview with the company’s curatorial director, Lumi Tan, for Fine Art Globe: Luna Luna—1987 Art Amusement Park Resurfaces in … Continue reading →

February 2, 2024 · Leave a comment

The Birth of Music Book Club

Writer and DJ Tamara Palmer interviewed about her new venture, Music Book Club, for Book and Film Globe: The Birth of Music Book Club Writer Tamara Palmer got a really … Continue reading →

January 15, 2024 · Leave a comment

The Best Music Books of 2023

Listicle of the 20 best music books of 2023 for FLOOD Magazine: The Best Music Books of 2023 From intimate memoirs, to photo-heavy coffee table books, to graphic novel biographies, we … Continue reading →

December 18, 2023 · Leave a comment

New Book Unravels the Nick Drake Enigma

Writer Richard Morton Jack interviewed about his new biography on Nick Drake, Nick Drake: A Life for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: New Book Unravels the Nick Drake Enigma We interviewed author … Continue reading →

December 18, 2023 · Leave a comment

New INXS Book is a Love Letter to the Fans

INXS‘ Tim Farriss interviewed about the group’s fan-curated book, Calling All Nations: A Fan History of INXS for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: New INXS Book is a Love Letter to the Fans We spoke with … Continue reading →

November 14, 2023 · Leave a comment

Inside Grammy Nominated Songwriter of the Year Justin Tranter’s Hancock Park Mansion

Songwriter Justin Tranter interviewed for “LA Spaces” in Los Angeles Magazine November 2023 Issue: Read the extended version of the article online: Inside Grammy Nominated Songwriter of the Year Justin … Continue reading →

November 10, 2023 · Leave a comment

In New Graphic Novel, Miles Davis Becomes ‘Music You Can See’

Musician and visual artist Dave Chisholm interviewed for his graphic novel Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: In New Graphic Novel, Miles Davis Becomes … Continue reading →

November 7, 2023 · Leave a comment

Photographer Piper Ferguson’s ‘Moments’ Define the History of Alt Rock

Photographer Piper Ferguson interviewed about her book, Indie/Seen: The Indie Rock Photography of Piper Ferguson, for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: Photographer Piper Ferguson’s ‘Moments’ Define the History of Alt Rock … Continue reading →

November 1, 2023 · Leave a comment

In New Book, Johnny Marr Lets His Guitars Tell His Story

Johnny Marr interviewed for his book, Marr’s Guitars, for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: In New Book, Johnny Marr Lets His Guitars Tell His Story ‘Marr’s Guitars’ was released on October 17 … Continue reading →

October 24, 2023 · Leave a comment

The Ultimate History of Island Records Has Finally Arrived (Vol. 1, Anyway…)

Neil Storey interviewed about his multi-volume chronology of Island Records, The Island Book of Records Volume I: 1959-1968 for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: The Ultimate History of Island Records Has Finally … Continue reading →

October 5, 2023 · Leave a comment

Abdi Nazemian: The BFG Interview

Interview with YA author/screenwriter/story editor/producer Abdi Nazemian for Book and Film Globe: Abdi Nazemian: The BFG Interview Queer author and film producer opens up about his experiences to a fellow … Continue reading →

June 28, 2023 · Leave a comment

‘Liberty Had Turned [Elton] Down After Recording Demos With Him’

Former music executive Andrew Lauder interviewed about his autobiography (co-written with Mick Houghton) , Happy Trails: Andrew Lauder’s Charmed Life and High Times in the Record Business for SPIN‘s “Read … Continue reading →

June 5, 2023 · Leave a comment

Susanna Hoffs: ‘Music Is The Beginning, Middle And End Of Every Day For Me’

Susanna Hoffs interviewed for her album of covers, The Deep End, and her debut novel, This Bird Has Flown, for SPIN‘s On the Record series: Susanna Hoffs: ‘Music Is The … Continue reading →

April 7, 2023 · Leave a comment

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Sisters on Curating ‘King Pleasure’ Exhibit and Their Brother’s Legacy: ‘People Are Drawn to His Unedited Creativity’

Jean-Michel Basquiat‘s sister Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux interviewed for the opening of Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure© at The Grand LA for Variety: Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Sisters on Curating ‘King Pleasure’ … Continue reading →

March 31, 2023 · Leave a comment

Graham Coxon: ‘I Wish Somebody Had Told Me, Had Warned Me, In 1991…’

Graham Coxon interviewed about his memoir, Verse, Chorus, Monster! for SPIN‘s Read Me series: Graham Coxon: ‘I Wish Somebody Had Told Me, Had Warned Me, In 1991…’ The sometime Blur … Continue reading →

March 23, 2023 · Leave a comment

Ani Di Franco Calls Writing A Children’s Book ‘A Different Bag Of Doughnuts’

Ani Di Franco interviewed for her first children’s picture book, The Knowing, for SPIN‘s Read Me series: Ani Di Franco Calls Writing A Children’s Book ‘A Different Bag Of Doughnuts’

March 7, 2023 · Leave a comment

New Book Is The Ultimate Tome On Early Electronic Pop

Author Richard Evans interviewed about his book, Listening to the Music the Machines Make: Inventing Electronic Pop 1978 – 1983 for SPIN: New Book Is The Ultimate Tome On Early … Continue reading →

February 7, 2023 · Leave a comment

Justin Bua Moves Seamlessly from 2D to Web3 and Back

Visual artist and entrepreneur Justin Bua interviewed about his upcoming book, Original Influencers, and pending metaverse, Buaverse, for Fine Art Globe: Justin Bua Moves Seamlessly from 2D to Web3 and Back. … Continue reading →

October 19, 2022 · Leave a comment

Sidney Poitier and Judy Garland Featured in New Six-Story Hollywood Mural

The official reveal of artist Tristan Eaton‘s “City of Angels” mural on the Aster Club and Hotel covered for Variety: Sidney Poitier and Judy Garland Featured in New Six-Story Hollywood … Continue reading →

August 31, 2022 · Leave a comment

World of Profound Mysteries

Röyksopp‘s Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland and visual artist Jonathan Zawada interviewed about their project, Profound Mysteries, for FLOOD Magazine: Röyksopp on Returning to the Accessible, Emotive, and Human World of Profound Mysteries … Continue reading →

August 25, 2022 · Leave a comment

20 Questions With Maxim of The Prodigy

Maxim of The Prodigy aka Double M interviewed about his “Lepidopterror” NFT collection in collaboration with Snowcrash and dropping on Crypto.com for Billboard/Billboard Dance: 20 Questions With Maxim of The … Continue reading →

July 26, 2022 · Leave a comment

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