Dogs, Dildos, and Double Neck Guitars: 10 Items Margaret Cho Can’t Live Without
Seventeenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Margaret Cho: Dogs, Dildos, and Double Neck Guitars: 10 Items Margaret … Continue reading
SPIN’s The Best Albums of 1995
For SPIN “The Best Albums of 1995 (According to Us)You’re sure to be surprised by what we left out” write-up on: Oasis (What’s the Story) Morning Glory
Sports Team’s Alex Rice Shares His 11 Essential Bars Around the World
Sixteenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Alex Rice of Sports Team, ahead of the U.S. tour with Supergrass … Continue reading
Michael ‘Fitz’ Fitzpatrick of Fitz and the Tantrums Shares His 10 Essential Vacation Destinations
Fifteenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Fitz frontperson of Fitz and the Tantrums, at the time of … Continue reading
FLOOD’s The Best Albums of 2025 (So Far)
For FLOOD‘s Best Albums of 2025 (So Far) write up on: Pulp More
SPIN’s 25 Songs That Still Believe in Peace
For SPIN “25 Songs That Still Believe in Peace: Our writers picked the first songs that came to mind when talking about peace. The result: a playlist that proves … Continue reading
‘The Bear’ Season 4’s 10 Best Needle Drop Moments
List of the 10 best needle drops, one per episode, from The Bear (Season Four) for The Hollywood Reporter: ‘The Bear’ Season 4’s 10 Best Needle Drop Moments The show once … Continue reading
The Evolution of Luke Spiller
Fourteenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring The Struts frontperson, Luke Spiller, at the time of her first … Continue reading
SPIN’s Best Albums of 2025 (So Far)
For SPIN‘s Best Albums of 2025 (So Far) write ups on: Domino Kirke The Most Familiar Star Garbage Let All That We Imagine Be the LightLuke Spiller Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes … Continue reading
CHVRCHES Frontwoman Lauren Mayberry Shares Her Touring Essentials
Thirteenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring CHVRCHES frontwoman, Lauren Mayberry, at the time of her first solo … Continue reading
The Songs That Made Me a Songwriter: Dan Wilson’s Sunday Night Ritual
Songwriter Dan Wilson interviewed for SPIN‘s “Songs That Made Me a Songwriter” series: The Songs That Made Me a Songwriter: Dan Wilson’s Sunday Night Ritual From “Closing Time” to the Oscars, the Grammy-winning songwriter … Continue reading
Justin Hawkins on What Makes Him Happy…At Least for Now
Twelfth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring The Darkness frontman and internet star, Justin Hawkins: Justin Hawkins on … Continue reading
DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2025
Write ups on Avant Gardner and Brooklyn Mirage (#17), Boomerang (#40), LIV (#75), Marquee (#54), Omnia (#48), Papaya (#21), Republic (#90), Soundcheck (#57), Zouk Las Vegas (#59)and Zouk Singapore (#30) … Continue reading
The 100 Best Dance Songs of All Time (100-1): Staff List
For Billboard‘s “The 100 Best Dance Songs of All Time (100-10): Staff List“ write-ups on: The Orb “Little Fluffy Clouds,“ Future Sound of London “Papua New Guinea,” Donna Summer “MacArthur Park Suite,” … Continue reading
How The GRAMMY Museum Is Expanding Its Mission In 2025
Five highlights from the GRAMMY Museum‘s 2025 plans for GRAMMY.com: How The GRAMMY Museum Is Expanding Its Mission In 2025 From free admission for visitors under 17 to expanded GRAMMY … Continue reading
The Top 5 Afrobeat Songs, According to Yannis Philippakis
Yannis Philippakis interviewed about his Top 5 afrobeat songs for SPIN 2024 Year End Issue: The Top 5 Afrobeat Songs, According to Yannis Philippakis Yannis Philippakis was force-fed Fela Kuti and … Continue reading
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
FLOOD’s Shopping Guide to Benefit Los Angeles Fire Relief Efforts
Co-compiled a list of merchandise, compilations, prints, auctions whose proceeds are going toward organizations aiding Los Angeles fire relief efforts for FLOOD Magazine with my editor, Randy Bookasta: FLOOD’s Shopping … Continue reading
Songs That Made Me a Songwriter: Justin Tranter
Songwriter Justin Tranter interviewed for SPIN‘s “Songs That Made Me a Songwriter” series: Songs That Made Me a Songwriter: Justin Tranter In this new series, we ask our favorite songwriters … Continue reading
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
