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 profiled 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
Variety Hitmakers 2022: Jasper Harris
Jasper Harris interviewed for his work on Jack Harlow‘s “First Class” for Variety Hitmakers 2022 Issue
Variety Hitmakers 2022: Clint Gibbs and Kalani Thompson
Mix engineers Clint Gibbs and Kalani Thompson interviewed for their work on Latto‘s “Big Energy” for Variety Hitmakers 2022 Issue
Variety Hitmakers 2022: Serban Ghenea
Serban Ghenea interviewed for his mixing on Imagine Dragons’ “Enemy” featuring J.I.D, the Weeknd’s “Save Your Tears,” the Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber’s “Stay” for Variety Hitmakers 2022 Issue Read my feature … Continue reading
Variety Hitmakers 2022: Rogét Chahayed
Rogét Chahayed interviewed for his work on Jack Harlow‘s “First Class” for Variety Hitmakers 2022 Issue Read my feature on Rogét Chahayed as Hitmaker of the Month.
Hollywood’s New Leaders of 2022
Write-ups on MGM Studios VP Music Mandy Mamlet and SiriusXM program director Rida Naser for Variety November 9, 2022 Issue for Hollywood’s New Leaders of 2022:
15 Essential Iranian Protest Songs in the Wake of Mahsa Amini’s Death
Listicle of Iranian protest songs that have emerged in the wake of Mahsa Amini‘s death for Variety: 15 Essential Iranian Protest Songs in the Wake of Mahsa Amini’s Death
Inside Imagine Dragons’ Biggest Hits
Imagine Dragons‘ Dan Reynolds interviewed about the band’s biggest hits to date after the release of their latest album, Mercury — Acts 1&2, for Recording Academy/GRAMMY: Inside Imagine Dragons’ Biggest Hits: Dan Reynolds … Continue reading
10 Things We Learned At “An Evening With LeAnn Rimes” At The GRAMMY Museum
Ten things learned from “An Evening With LeAnn Rimes” during her public program at the GRAMMY Museum on May 31, 2022 for The Recording Academy/GRAMMY: 10 Things We Learned At … Continue reading
The Best YA Abduction Stories
Listicle of current top young adult abduction stories for Book and Film Globe: The Best YA Abduction Stories Teens love the genre, as long as the abductees eventually escape
Power of Women New York 2022: Music Executives Making an Impact Include Kara DioGuardi, SB Projects’ Jules Ferree
Write ups on Jules Ferree of SB Projects, Lanre Gaba of Atlantic Records, Daisy Hoffman and Mallory Smith of Wasserman Music, Stephanie LaFera of WME, and Carolyn Williams and Camille Yorick of RCA Records for Variety Power of Women … Continue reading
The 15 Most Essential Music Bios (and Autobiographies) So Far This Century
For The A.V. Club‘s The 15 Most Essential Music Bios (and Autobiographies) So Far This Century write-ups on: The Go-Gos’ Kathy Valentine All I Ever Wanted and Michelle Zauner aka Japanese Breakfast Crying in H … Continue reading
The Undeniable Appeal of the YA Whodunnit
Listicle of current top young adult mysteries for Book and Film Globe: The Undeniable Appeal of the YA Whodunnit Just as mysterious as adult cozies, but not as self-absorbed
10 Music Supervisors to Watch in 2022
Profiled music supervisors Tiffany Anders, Matt Biffa, Stephanie Diaz-Matos, Matthew Hearon-Smith and Chris Mollere for Variety March 8, 2022 Issue: Music Supervisors to Watch in 2022: From ‘Ted Lasso’ Team to ‘Sex Education’ Soundtracker … Continue reading
10 Ways to Support Women Musicians & Creators Year-Round
Listicle of 10 ways to support women in music all year-round, not just during Women’s History Month for Grammy: 10 Ways to Support Women Musicians & Creators Year-Round
‘Pam and Tommy’s’ Best Music Moments So Far: From Dusty Springfield to Nine Inch Nails
Listicle of the best needle drops on Hulu‘s original series Pam and Tommy for Variety: Pam and Tommy’s Best Music Moments So Far: From Dusty Springfield to Nine Inch Nails … Continue reading
The Best Literature We Read in 2021
For Book and Film Globe‘s The Best Literature We Read in 2021 write-up on Jessica Anya Blau‘s Mary Jane: The Best Literature We Read in 2021 Our critics pick the books that affected them … Continue reading
Tune In, Turn On: The Best Music Docs of 2021
Listicle of the 12 best music documentaries and music docu-series to stream over the 12 day of Christmas for Rock and Roll Globe: Tune In, Turn On: The Best Music Docs … Continue reading
The Best Albums of 2021: The Ballots
The ballots submitted by us critics for The A.V. Club‘s The 20 Best Albums of 2021 My personal ballot Check out The 20 Best Albums list here.
The 20 Best Albums of 2021
For The A.V. Club‘s The 20 Best Albums of 2021 write-ups on: Silk Sonic An Evening with Silk Sonic and Jungle Loving in Stereo Check out the whole list here. Check out … Continue reading
22 For 2022: Under the Radar Selects its Top Tips for the New Year
Write-up on RIVER for: 22 For 2022: Under the Radar Selects its Top Tips for the New Year Check out RIVER’s videos on their YouTube channel.
From ‘BoJack Horseman’ to ‘WandaVision,’ 10 Standout Theme Songs of the Streaming Era
Listicle of the best theme songs for the streaming age for Variety: From ‘BoJack Horseman’ to ‘WandaVision,’ 10 Standout Theme Songs of the Streaming Era
Best of 2021: Five Albums Lily Moayeri Has Been Rocking Out to this Year
Compiled a list of five albums I have been rocking out to in 2021 for New Noise Magazine: Best of 2021: Five Albums Lily Moayeri Has Been Rocking Out to … Continue reading
Flood Magazine’s Best Albums of 2021
For Flood Magazine‘s The Best Albums of 2021 write-up on: Billie Eilish Happier Than Ever
The Best Music Books of the Year
Compiled a list of the best music-related books of the year as a holiday gift guide for Book and Film Globe: The Best Music Books of the Year A Holiday Shopping … Continue reading
Variety Hitmakers 2021: Yeti Beats
Yeti Beats interviewed for his production on Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2021
Variety Hitmakers 2021: Serban Ghenea
Serban Ghenea interviewed for his mixing on The Weeknd’s “Save Your Tears” and “Blinding Lights”; Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA; Lil Nas X’s “Montero (Call Me by Your … Continue reading
Variety Hitmakers 2021: Rogét Chahayed
Rogét Chahayed interviewed for his production on Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2021
Variety Hitmakers 2021: Liana Banks
Liana Banks interviewed for her songwriting on Saweetie’s “Best Friend” featuring Doja Cat for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2021
Variety Hitmakers 2021: Lydia Asrat, Gordan Dillard, Wassim “Sal” Slaiby and Josh Kaplan
Lydia Asrat, Gordan Dillard, Wassim “Sal” Slaiby and Josh Kaplan of SalXCo, 10Q Management interviewed for their work on Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA Saweetie’s “Best Friend” featuring … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
Who Can Play Boy George in ‘Karma Chameleon’ Movie? Adam Lambert, Olly Alexander and 3 More Worth Considering
Op-ed on who should play Boy George in his upcoming biopic, Karma Chameleon for Variety: Who Can Play Boy George in ‘Karma Chameleon’ Movie? Adam Lambert, Olly Alexander and 3 … Continue reading
Power of Women: The New York-Based Music Executives Making an Impact
Write-ups on Warner Music Group‘s Oana Ruxandra, RCA Records‘ Sam Selolwane and The Davis Firm‘s Kim Youngberg for Variety Power of Women in Comedy Issue May 5, 2021 as part of … Continue reading
10 Music Supervisors To Watch In 2021
Profiled 10 music supervisors to watch for Variety 8 April 2020 Issue: 10 Music Supervisors To Watch In 2021
Ranked: Oasis’ Discography Inclusive of Studio, Live and Compilation Albums
All Oasis’ albums: studio, live and compilation, ranked for Under the Radar: Ranked: Oasis’ Discography Inclusive of Studio, Live and Compilation Albums
A Year in Lockdown Here Are the Series That Got Television Editor, Lily Moayeri Through Pandemic
Listicle for Under the Radar: A Year in Lockdown, Here Are The Series That Got Television Editor, Lily Moayeri, Through Pandemic
