The 25 Most Influential People in Music In 2025
For SPIN‘s “The 25 Most Influential People in Music in 2025” write-up on Toomaj Salehi: The 25 Most Influential People in Music In 2025 Here are the activists, pop stars, producers, scholars, … Continue reading
Seven Music Documentary Films and Series From the Second Half of 2024 to Watch (and Three To Skip)
List of must watch music documentaries and series released in the second half of 2024 including a few to skip for Under the Radar: Seven Music Documentary Films and Series … Continue reading
FLOOD’s The Best Return Albums of 2024
For FLOOD Magazine‘s “The Best Return Albums of 2024” write-ups on: Gossip Real Power The The Ensoulment
Under the Radar’s Top 100 Albums of 2024
For Under the Radar’s Top 100 Albums of 2024 write-ups on: Fontaines D.C., The Waeve, Yard Act, Maya Hawke, Mdou Moctar, Michael Kiwanuka, Beth Gibbons, Hinds, KNEECAP and Primal Scream.
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
It’s a Jagged Time Lapse Christmas Party!
For Dan Epstein‘s Jagged Time Lapse Substack, write-up on Wham!‘s “Last Christmas”: It’s a Jagged Time Lapse Christmas Party! And 20 of my favorite Substack writers are joining me to … Continue reading
Catch the FLOOD Staff on FLOOD FM All Week Counting Down Our Favorite Tracks of 2024
Radio spot for FLOOD FM counting down my five favorite songs of 2024: Catch the FLOOD Staff on FLOOD FM All Week Counting Down Our Favorite Tracks of 2024 Fontaines D.C., … Continue reading
FLOOD’s The Best Songs of 2024
For FLOOD‘S “The Best Songs of 2024” write-up on: Hinds “Boom Boom Back”
FLOOD’s The Best Music Documentaries of 2024
For FLOOD‘s “The Best Music Documentaries of 2024” write-ups on: Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution The Greatest Night in Pop
Los Angeles Magazine Best of L.A. 2024
For Los Angeles Magazine‘s annual “Best of L.A.” 2024 Issue write-ups on: Wacko/Soap Plant, Amoeba Music, La Gondola Shoe Repair and Keys for Where to Shop Revenge Of, Griffith Observatory, Permanent … Continue reading
Moby Takes Us On a Summer Stroll Through His 10 Most Essential Modern Architecture Buildings
Eleventh installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring movie star turned rock star, Kate Hudson: Moby Takes Us On a Summer … Continue reading
FLOOD’s The Best Albums of 2024 (So Far)
For FLOOD‘s Best Albums of 2024 (So Far) write up on: Khruangbin A LA SALA
Seven Music Documentary Films and Series From 2024 to Watch (and Three to Skip)
List of must watch music documentaries and series released in 2024 including a few to skip for Under the Radar: Seven Music Documentary Films and Series From 2024 to Watch (and … Continue reading
Women-Run Shows to Watch
List of must-watch women-created, -led and -run series that are far superior to Fleabag for Book and Film Globe: Women-Run Shows to Watch The next generation of women-led streaming series, … Continue reading
SPIN’s Best Albums of 2024 (So Far)
For SPIN‘s Best Albums of 2024 (So Far) write ups on: RIDE Interplay The Last Dinner Party Prelude to Ecstasy
Dillon Francis & Diplo In Conversation: 5 Things We Learned From The GRAMMY Museum Event
Five things learned from Dillon Francis and Diplo In Conversation at the GRAMMY Museum on May 15, 2024 for GRAMMY.com: Dillon Francis & Diplo In Conversation: 5 Things We Learned … Continue reading
From Dylan to Radiohead, Kate Hudson Lists Her 10 Essential Songs
Tenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring movie star turned rock star, Kate Hudson: From Dylan to Radiohead, … Continue reading
Fest Quest: Your Guide to SoCal’s Best Music Events
Round up of Southern California festivals for Los Angeles Magazine’s May 2024 Issue: Fest Quest: Your Guide to SoCal’s Best Music Events From Beach Life this weekend to No Values next … Continue reading
DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2024: Avalon, Soundcheck, Hakkasan, ZEROTOKYO
Write ups on Avalon Hollywood (#41), Soundcheck (#53), Hakkasan (#56) and ZEROTOKYO (#63) for DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2024 Avalon Hollywood Soundcheck Hakkasan ZEROTOKYO
Your Guide to Music Festivals That Aren’t Lollapalooza
Curated a list of destination festivals that aren’t necessarily the marquee names for SPIN: Your Guide to Music Festivals That Aren’t Lollapalooza
K-Pop Superstars IVE Tell Us How They Tour in Style
Ninth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring K-pop superstars, IVE: K-Pop Superstars IVE Tell Us How They Tour … Continue reading
Here’s How Este Haim and Christopher Stracey Create the Perfect Studio “Vibe”
Eighth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring the multi-hyphenate Este Haim and multi-talented Christopher Stracey: Here’s How Este … Continue reading
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
Under the Radar’s Top 40 TV Shows of 2023
Write-ups on The Bear, Beef, Poker Face, The Diplomat, Shrinking, and edited entire list for Under the Radar‘s Top 40 TV Shows of 2023: Under the Radar’s Top 40 TV Shows of 2023
Under the Radar’s Top 100 Albums of 2023
For Under the Radar Magazine‘s Top 100 Albums of 2023, write-up on: Shame Food for Worms
The Best Concerts Of 2023
For SPIN‘s Best Concerts of 2023, write-up on Metallica at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on August 27, 2023: The Best Concerts Of 2023 Taylor Swift and Beyoncé led the … Continue reading
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
Flood Magazine’s The Best Albums of 2023
For Flood Magazine‘s The Best Albums of 2023 write-ups on: Blur The Ballad of Darren Christine and the Queens Paranoïa, Angels, True Love
Here Are Dove Cameron’s Studio Session Essentials
Seventh installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring multi-talented artist, Dove Cameron: Here Are Dove Cameron’s Studio Session Essentials … Continue reading
Hollywood’s New Leaders of 2023
Profiled new leaders Maxime Cottray, Dane Joseph, Sherry Liu, Nick Bral, Marta Planells, Gabrielle Blitz Rosen, Shelby Shaftel, Warda Baig, Layne Cooperstein, Andie Cox and Kailey Marsh in music, film, … Continue reading
‘I’m a Single-Minded Voyeur’: Grace Potter’s Road Trip Essentials
Sixth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring powerhouse musician, Grace Potter: ‘I’m a Single-Minded Voyeur’: Grace Potter’s Road … Continue reading
Glam the Justin Tranter Way
Fifth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring songwriter extraordinaire, Justin Tranter: Glam the Justin Tranter Way Whether it’s attire, accessories, makeup, … Continue reading
Want To Live Like Duran Duran’s John Taylor? Here’s How
Fourth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Duran Duran‘s John Taylor: Want To Live Like Duran Duran’s John Taylor? Here’s … Continue reading
Tom Tom Club’s Chris Frantz On Paris, Pizza & Other Alt Essentials
Third installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club‘s Chris Frantz: Tom Tom Club’s … Continue reading
Flood Magazine’s The Best Albums of 2023 (So Far)
For FLOOD Magazine‘s The Best Albums of 2023 (So Far) write-up on: Yves Tumor Praise a Lord Who Chews but Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds)
World Traveler Belinda Carlisle Picks Her 10 Essential Cities Across The Globe
Second installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring The Go-Go’s Belinda Carlisle: World Traveler Belinda Carlisle Picks … Continue reading
The Essentials: Greta Van Fleet’s Sam Kiszka Talks Trees, Tequila & Tofu
Premiere installment of my new column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, kicking off with Greta Van Fleet‘s Sam Kiszka: The … Continue reading
Variety’s Legal Impact Report 2023: Meet Hollywood’s Top Entertainment Dealmakers and Litigators
Profiled music attorneys Jason Boyarski, Eugene Salomon, Jr., Ethan Schiffres, Donald S. Passman, David Lande, David Byrnes, Paul Rothenberg, Jeremy Mohr, Josh Binder, Bobby Rosenbloum, Jess Rosen, Jeff Biederman, Steve … Continue reading
Myke Towers, Ivy Queen and Vivian Tu Among Creatives Celebrated in Variety’s Miami Entertainment Impact Report
Profiled Miami music executives Nelson Albareda, Miguel Lua, Gustavor Menendez, Lex Borrero and Tainy, Mia Nygren, AJ Ramos, and Laura Tesoriero for the Miami Entertainment Impact Report for Variety April 11, 2023 Issue: Myke Towers, … Continue reading
Guild of Music Supervisors Gives Top Honors to ‘Everything Everywhere,’ ‘Elvis,’ ‘Stranger Things’ and More
Recap of the 13th annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards at the Wiltern for Variety: Guild of Music Supervisors Gives Top Honors to ‘Everything Everywhere,’ ‘Elvis,’ ‘Stranger Things’ and More … Continue reading
From Abby Ajayi to Rosalía: Meet Variety’s Impactful International Women of 2023
Profiled international women Anitta, Karima Damir, Kazia Davy, Leila Oliveira, Vanessa Picken, Marie-Anne Robert, Rosalia and the women of Wasserman Music for Variety March 1, 2023 Issue: From Abby Ajayi to Rosalía: Meet Variety’s Impactful International … Continue reading
10 Music Supervisors to Watch in 2023: From ‘Yellowjackets’ to ‘Call of Duty’
Profiled music supervisors Becky Bentham, Mike Caroleo, Jillian Ennis, Evelin Garcia, Bruce Gilbert, Lauren Mikus, Michael Hill, Whitney Pilzer, Henry van Roden, Nicole Weisberg, Brandon Young and Ryan Tomlin profiled … Continue reading
23 For 2023: Under the Radar Selects its Top Tips for the New Year
Write-up on Eli Smart for: 23 For 2023: Under the Radar Selects its Top Tips for the New Year Check out Eli on his YouTube channel.
SPIN Managing Editor Liza Lentini on Pretty Good Year: My Top Stories Of 2022
SPIN‘s managing editor Liza Lentini on Pretty Good Year: My Top Stories of 2022 which includes my piece on “Googoosh and the Daughters of the Revolution.” Check out Liza’s whole list: Pretty … Continue reading
Under the Radar’s Top 100 Albums of 2022
For Under the Radar Magazine‘s Top 100 Albums of 2022, write ups on: Tears for Fears The Tipping Point Spiritualized Everything Was Beautiful Suede Autofiction Phoenix Alpha Zulu
Flood Magazine’s Best Albums of 2022
For Flood Magazine‘s The Best Albums of 2022 write-ups on: Royksopp Profound Mysteries I, II, III Arctic Monkeys The Car
Variety Hitmakers 2022: Neelam Thadhani and Chris Thomas
Managers Neelam Thadhani and Chris Thomas interviewed for their work on Jack Harlow‘s “First Class” and Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow‘s “Industry Baby” for Variety Hitmakers 2022 Issue
Variety Hitmakers 2022: Justin Tranter
Justin Tranter interviewed for his songwriting on Imagine Dragons‘ “Enemy” featuring J.I.D. for Variety Hitmakers 2022 Issue
Variety Hitmakers 2022: Sarah Hudson
Sarah Hudson interviewed for her songwriting on Dua Lipa‘s “Levitating” for Variety Hitmakers Issue
