Lily Moayeri

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

Let’s Make A Deal: Live Effects And Music–Any Time, From Anywhere

Let’s Make A Deal‘s Brian Teed and Cat Gray interviewed for Mix Magazine (photo credit: Lesley Park): Let’s Make A Deal: Live Effects And Music–Any Time, From Anywhere Watch a behind-the-scenes … Continue reading

April 8, 2015 · Leave a comment

Avid Dancer: 1st Bath

Avid Dancer‘s Jacob Summers interviewed for his debut album, 1st Bath, for Mix Magazine: Avid Dancer: 1st Bath Stream the entire album via NPR.

April 8, 2015 · Leave a comment

The Very Best: Makes A King

The Very Best‘s Johan Hugo interviewed for their album, Makes A King, for Mix Magazine: The Very Best: Makes A King Listen to selections from Makes A King via The Very Best’s SoundCloud.

April 8, 2015 · Leave a comment

Boxed In Debut

Boxed In‘s Oli Bayston interviewed for his debut self-titled album, Boxed In for Mix Magazine: Boxed In: Boxed In Watch the official video for “Mystery.”

April 8, 2015 · Leave a comment

Noel Gallagher: Bigmouth Strikes Again

Noel Gallagher interviewed for his album, Chasing Yesterday, for The A.V. Club: Noel Gallagher On Liza Minnelli And Why Running Is For “Fucking Squares.” Watch a wonderful animated interview between Noel and Matt … Continue reading

April 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

Etienne de Crecy: Inspired

Etienne de Crecy interviewed for his album, Super Discount 3, for DJ Times Magazine April 2015 Issue: Etienne de Crecy: Inspired Watch the Super Discount documentary via Pitchfork.

April 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Andreya Triana: Hats Off

Andreya Triana interviewed for her album, Giants, for Soma Magazine‘s Spring Fashion Issue: Andreya Triana: Hats Off Watch to Breach’s version of “Everything You Never Had (We Had It All) featuring Andreya. Listen to … Continue reading

March 31, 2015 · Leave a comment

George FitzGerald: Child No Longer

George FitzGerald interviewed for his album Fading Love for Soma Magazine‘s Spring Fashion Issue: George FitzGerald: Child No Longer Check out George’s sounds via his SoundCloud.  

March 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Nina Las Vegas Is All In

Nina Las Vegas interviewed during her North America tour for Insomniac: Nina Las Vegas Is All In Listen to Nina’s sounds via her SoundCloud.

March 27, 2015 · Leave a comment

Madeon: Made On Adventure

Madeon interviewed for his debut album Adventure for the cover of DJ Mag USA April 2015 Issue: Made On Adventure Check the Madeon visual experience via his YouTube channel.

March 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Kitty, Daisy & Lewis: The Third

Kitty, Daisy & Lewis‘ Lewis Durham interviewed for their album, The Third, for Mix Magazine: Kitty, Daisy & Lewis: The Third Listen to “Whenever You See Me” via NPR.

March 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Place To Bury Strangers: Transfixiation

A Place To Bury Strangers‘ Oliver Ackerman interviewed for their album, Transfixiation, for Mix Magazine: A Place To Bury Strangers: Transfixiation Stream the entire album via Consequence Of Sound.

March 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Tuxedo’s Debut

Legendary mixer John Morales interviewed for his work on Mayer Hawthorne‘s and Jake One‘s project Tuxedo‘s self-titled debut album for Mix Magazine: Tuxedo’s Debut Listen to Mayer’s and Jake’s mixtapes that inspired Tuxedo.

March 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Sound Design: Putting the Psychedelic Funk in Chromeo’s Identity

Designer Mike Davis of Burlesque Of North America interviewed for Insomniac.com: Sound Design: Putting the Psychedelic Funk in Chromeo’s Identity Check out Mike’s blog at So Much PileUp.

March 3, 2015 · Leave a comment

Interview: Danny Howard

Danny Howard interviewed for Insomniac: Interview: Danny Howard Catch up on archived episodes of Danny’s BBC Radio 1 show, Dance Anthems.

January 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Bella Electric Strings

Bella Electric Strings‘s Nina Di Gregorio and producer Michael Johnson interviewed for Mix Magazine’s January 2015 Issue: Bella Electric Strings Watch the Bella’s promo clip.

December 31, 2014 · Leave a comment

Pioneer GS-Wave At Sound Nightclub

Profiled for Mix Magazine: Pioneer GS-Wave At Sound Nightclub More details on Pioneer sound systems at Pioneer Pro Audio.

December 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

Mix Regional New York City: Scott Jacoby at Eusonia Studios

Scott Jacoby interviewed about his Eusonia Studios for Mix Magazine December 2014 Issue: Mix Regional New York City: Scott Jacoby at Eusonia Studios Read Mix Magazine‘s 2011 profile on Scott Jacoby … Continue reading

December 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

DJ Harvey: The Man, The Myth, The Legend

DJ Harvey interviewed for his Wildest Dreams project for the cover of DJ Times Magazine December 2014 Issue: DJ Harvey: The Man, The Myth, The Legend Listen to a Harvey mix for Bestival.

December 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Equipboard Is Trainspotting For Gearheads

News item on Equipboard for Insomniac.com: Equipboard Is Trainspotting For Gearheads Check out Equipboard and try not to get carried away.

November 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Track-by-Track: Johnny Marr on “Playland”

Johnny Marr interviewed for his album, Playland, for Under The Radar: Track-by-Track: Johnny Marr On Playland Full stream of the album made available on Johnny’s YouTube channel.

November 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

Matheo de Bruvisso: From The Music Studio To The Art Studio

Photo: Noor One Interview with Matheo de Bruvisso  for Insomniac: From The Music Studio To The Art Studio Check out some artists that have caught Matheo de Bruvisso’s eye on his Tumblr.

October 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

Now You Can Scratch Cassette Tapes Like Vinyl

News item on ScrubBoard for Insomniac.com Now You Can Scratch Cassette Tapes Like Vinyl Watch inventor Jeremy Sean Bell’s demo video for the ScrubBoard.

October 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

Andy C: Pioneering D-N-B

Andy C interviewed for RAM Drum & Bass USA Volumes 1, 2, and 3 for DJ Times Magazine October 2014 Issue: Andy C: Pioneering D-N-B Listen to a mini-mix from Volume I courtesy … Continue reading

October 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Road To Lililand With Lili Haydn

My interview with Lili Haydn for her album, Lililand, for Boxx Magazine: The Road To Lililand With Lili Haydn Lili Haydn is a legend—a pint-sized violin virtuoso who has been a mainstay in a … Continue reading

September 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

Inside Rudimental’s Roaring Arena Tour With Ed Sheeran

Interview with Rudimental‘s DJ Locksmith and Piers Aggett for Vibe.com: Inside Rudimental’s Roaring Arena Tour With Ed Sheeran Watch a performance of “Waiting All Night” from that evening at the Staples … Continue reading

September 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Basement Jaxx: Return Of The Natives

Basement Jaxx‘s Simon Ratcliffe and Felix Buxton interviewed for their album, Junto, for Insomniac: Basement Jaxx: Return Of The Natives Listen to an exclusive interview and mix from the Jaxx on KCRW’s … Continue reading

August 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Roni Size: Touching Down And Taking Control

Roni Size interviewed for his album, Take Kontrol, for Insomniac: Roni Size: Touching Down And Taking Control Listen to some current sounds from Mr. Size on his SoundCloud.

August 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Little Dragon: The Nabuma Rubberband Sessions

Little Dragon‘s Hakan Wirenstrand and Fredrik Wallin interviewed for their album, Nabuma Rubberband, for Electronic Musician Magazine: Little Dragon: The Nabuma Rubberband Sessions Watch a performance of “Klapp Klapp” on The Late Show … Continue reading

August 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Heart-To-Heart With Samsaya

Samsaya interviewed for her Samsaya EP for Boxx Magazine: A Heart-To-Heart With Samsaya Watch the official video for “Stereotype.”

August 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Lenzman: Star Quality

Lenzman interviewed for his album Looking At The Stars for DJ Mag USA: Lenzman: Star Quality Listen to the entire album via Metalheadz’ SoundCloud page.

August 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Make Some Noisia!

Noisia‘s Thijs de Vlieger interviewed for the trio’s Purpose EP  for DJ Magazine USA: Make Some Noisia! Listen to the “Noisia Selects” playlist on Spotify.

August 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Advice From A Music Supervisor: Stephanie Diaz-Matos

Music supervisor Stephanie Diaz-Matos interviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine: Advice From A Music Supervisor: Stephanie Diaz-Matos Watch one of Stephanie’s Verizon commercial spots.

July 24, 2014 · Leave a comment

Get Your Music Placed In Video Games

Activision Blizzard Inc.’s Brandon Young interviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine: Get Your Music Placed In Video Games: A Q&A with Brandon Young, Activision Blizzard Inc.’s Director of Music Affairs

July 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Music For Grand Theft Auto V: Crafting Epic Game Music From Soundtrack To Score

Rockstar Games‘ Ivan Pavlovich, Woody Jackson, Chain Gang Of 1974‘s Kamtin Mohager, Alchemist, and Flying Lotus‘ Steven Ellison interviewed for Grand Theft Auto V for the cover of Electronic Musician Magazine: Music … Continue reading

June 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

Jack Beats: Turtablists Become Club Rockers

Jack Beats‘ Ben Geffin interviewed for their FABRICLIVE 74 and Beatbox EP for DJ Times Magazine June 2014 Issue: Jack Beats: Turntablists Become Club Rockers Watch the video for “Beatbox” via Thump.

June 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

How To Get HARD

HARD Summer 2014 previewed for DJ Magazine USA June 2014 Issue: How To Get HARD! Watch the trailer for HARD Summer 2014.

June 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Disco Donnie: The Rave King Rides Again

Disco Donnie interviewed for Thump: The Rave King Rides Again Watch some videos from Donnie’s Disco Donnie Presents events here.

May 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

Hardkiss: Back To 1991

Hardkiss‘ Robbie and Gavin interviewed for their album, 1991, for DJ Times Magazine’s May 2014 Issue: Hardkiss: Back To 1991 Listen to the album in its entirety via Hardkiss Music.

May 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Talent Scout: Big Gigantic

Big Gigantic interviewed for their album The Night Is Young for Keyboard Magazine May 2013 issue: Talent Scout: Big Gigantic Watch the official video for the title track from the album.

May 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Sample Sauce: Seven Songs Sampled On Duck Sauce’s Quack Album

Write-up for Vibe.com: Sample Sauce: Seven Songs Sampled On Duck Sauce’s Quack album. Stream Quack in its entirely via The Fader.

April 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Thievery Corporation: Music & Melancholia

Thievery Corporation‘s Eric Hilton and Rob Garza interviewed for their album, Saudade, for DJ Mag USA April 2014 Issue: Thievery Corporation: Music & Melancholia Watch the official video for “Depth Of My … Continue reading

April 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Kelis: Shake It Up

Kelis interviewed for her album, Food, for Nylon Magazine April 2014 Issue: Kelis: Shake It Up Stream Kelis’ entire album Food via The Guardian.

April 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Track-By-Track: Jimi Goodwin On Odludek

  Jimi Goodwin breaks down his debut solo album, Odludek, for me for Under The Radar: Track-By-Track: Jimi Goodwin On Odludek Watch Jimi perform “Terracotta Warrior” live at The Guardian‘s studio.

March 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Milagres: Imagination Is Stronger Than Reality

Milagres‘ Kyle Wilson interviewed for their album, Violent Light, for Under The Radar: Milagres: Imagination Is Stronger Than Reality Watch the video for “Jeweled Cave.”

March 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Temples: Here Come The Suns

Temples’ James Bagshaw interviewed for their debut album, Sun Structures, for Under The Radar: Temples: Here Come The Suns Watch Temples perform “Keep In The Dark” live for Vevo Dscvr.

March 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Nina Persson: Solo, But Nobody’s “Lovefool”

Nina Persson interviewed for her debut solo album, Animal Heart, for Boxx Magazine: Nina Persson: Solo, But Nobody’s “Lovefool” Watch Nina perform an acoustic version of the title track.

March 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

Gardens & Villa: Just Say No To Gateway Gadgets

Gardens & Villa‘s Chris Lynch interviewed for their album, Dunes, for Under The Radar: Gardens & Villa: Just Say No To Gateway Gadgets Watch part of the performance that captivated Tim Goldsworthy … Continue reading

March 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Cheatahs: Resident Aliens

Cheatahs‘ Nathan Hewitt interviewed for their self-titled debut album for Under The Radar: Cheatahs: Resident Aliens Watch a video of Cheatahs performing “Kenworth” live at Dropout Studios.

February 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

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