Lily Moayeri

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

Starfucker: Reptilians (Polyvinyl)

Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Starfucker Reptilians (Polyvinyl)

March 24, 2011 · 3 Comments

Ben Ottewell: Shapes and Shadows (ATO)

Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Ben Ottewell Shapes and Shadows (ATO)

March 23, 2011 · Leave a comment

Nicole Atkins: Mondo Amore (Razor & Tie)

Reviewed for Planet: Nicole Atkins Mondo Amore (Razor & Tie) 

March 22, 2011 · Leave a comment

The Radio Dept. Live at the El Rey Theatre Los Angeles February 16, 2011

It may have been uncharacteristically dull and rainy night in Los Angeles, but it was all rainbows and sparkles inside the El Rey with Radio Dept. The Swedish trio tour … Continue reading

February 17, 2011 · 1 Comment

The Radio Dept.: Passive Aggressive: The Singles 2002 – 2010 (Labrador/Caroline)

Reviewed for Planet: The Radio Dept. Passive Aggressive: The Singles 2002 – 2010 (Labrador/Caroline)

February 15, 2011 · 1 Comment

Morning After Girls: alone (Xemu)

Morning After Girls alone (Xemu) This group of boys does an exceptional job of interpreting classic shoegazer elements: moody introspective lyrics, swirling psychedelic melodies, and walls of fuzzy guitars. Their hook-laden … Continue reading

January 11, 2011 · Leave a comment

Boom Boom Satellies: Over and Over (Sony Independent Network)

Reviewed for Planet: Boom Boom Satellites Over and Over (Sony Independent Network)

January 6, 2011 · Leave a comment

Keb Darge and Little Edith: Legendary Rockin’ R&B (BBE)

Reviewed for Planet: Keb Darge and Little Edith Legendary Rockin’ R&B (BBE)

December 30, 2010 · Leave a comment

Martina Topley-Bird: Some Place Simple (Honest Jon’s)

Reviewed for Planet: Martina Topley-Bird Some Place Simple (Honest Jon’s)

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Hauschka: Foreign Landscapes (FatCat)

Reviewed for Planet: Hauschka Foreign Landscapes (FatCat)

November 17, 2010 · Leave a comment

Roots Manuva Meets Wrongtom: Duppy Writer (Big Dada)

Reviewed for Planet: Roots Manuva Meets Wrongtom Duppy Writer (Big Dada)

November 9, 2010 · Leave a comment

Andreya Triana: Lost Where I Belong (Ninja Tune)

Reviewed for Planet: Andreya Triana Lost Where I Belong (Ninja Tune)

October 21, 2010 · 1 Comment

Phoenix Live At The Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles On September 18, 2010

Phoenix Live at the Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles on September 18, 2010 reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Phoenix Live

September 30, 2010 · 1 Comment

Chilly Gonzales: Ivory Tower (Arts & Crafts)

Reviewed for Planet: Chilly Gonzales Ivory Tower (Arts & Crafts)

September 29, 2010 · Leave a comment

Menomena Live at the El Rey Theatre September 16, 2010

Menomena live in Los Angeles at the El Rey Theatre on September 16, 2010, reviewed for Venus Zine: Menomena Live Menomena rouse late-night revelers in Los Angeles September 16, 2010, at … Continue reading

September 16, 2010 · Leave a comment

Favela On Blast (Mad Decent)

Diplo’s documentary, Favela On Blast (Mad Decent) reviewed for Venus Zine: Favela On Blast Documentary Review: Favela on Blast (Mad Decent) Diplo’s story of the music and culture thriving in Brazilian slums By Lily … Continue reading

August 10, 2010 · Leave a comment

Menomena: Mines (Barsuk)

Reviewed for Planet: Menomena Mines (Barsuk)

August 10, 2010 · Leave a comment

Rooney Live At The Fonda Music Box June 19, 2010

Rooney and Black Gold live in Los Angeles at the Fonda Music Box on June 19, 2010, reviewed for Venus Zine: Rooney and Black Gold Live Rooney goes pop while … Continue reading

June 23, 2010 · 1 Comment

We Are Scientists: Barbara (Masterswan)

Reviewed for Venus Zine: We Are Scientists Barbara (Masterswan) We Are Scientists Barbara (Masterswan) By Lily Moayeri Published: June 16th, 2010 | 1:00pm We Are Scientists have a revolving door of … Continue reading

June 16, 2010 · 1 Comment

Massive Attack and Martina Topley-Bird Live At the Wiltern

Massive Attack and Martina Topley-Bird live in Los Angeles at the Wiltern Theatre on May 19, 2010, reviewed for Venus Zine: Massive Attack and Martina Topley-Bird Live Massive Attack and … Continue reading

May 24, 2010 · Leave a comment

Deluka: Deluka EP (Vel)

Reviewed for Venus Zine: Deluka Deluka EP (Vel) Deluka Deluka EP (Vel) By Lily Moayeri Published: May 19th, 2010 | 7:00am Deluka’s Ellie Innocenti is the next balls-out, sex symbol … Continue reading

May 19, 2010 · Leave a comment

Mulatu Astatke: Mulatu Steps Ahead (Strut)

Reviewed for Planet: Mulatu Astatke Mulatu Steps Ahead (Strut)

May 6, 2010 · Leave a comment

Caribou: Swim (Merge)

Reviewed for Planet: Caribou Swim (Merge)

April 26, 2010 · Leave a comment

The Souljazz Orchestra: Rising Sun (Strut)

Reviewed for Creative Loafing Atlanta: The Souljazz Orchestra Rising Sun (Strut)

April 14, 2010 · Leave a comment

Miles Kurosky: The Desert Of Shallow Effects (Majordomo)

Reviewed for Venus Zine: Miles Kurosky The Desert Of Shallow Effects (Majordomo) Miles Kurosky The Desert of Shallow Effects (Majordomo) By Lily Moayeri Published: March 26th, 2010 | 1:00pm Miles Kurosky … Continue reading

March 26, 2010 · Leave a comment

The Big Pink and A Place To Bury Strangers Live At The El Rey Theatre

The Big Pink and A Place To Bury Strangers live in Los Angeles at the El Rey Theatre on March 9, 2010, reviewed for Venus Zine: The Big Pink and … Continue reading

March 12, 2010 · 1 Comment

Hot Chip: One Life Stand (Astralwerks)

Reviewed for Venus Zine: Hot Chip One Life Stand (Astralwerks)  Hot Chip One Life Stand (Astralwerks) By Lily Moayeri Published: March 10th, 2010 | 7:00am There is a chance that Hot … Continue reading

March 10, 2010 · Leave a comment

the morning benders: Big Echo (Rough Trade)

Reviewed for Planet: the morning benders Big Echo (Rough Trade)

February 23, 2010 · Leave a comment

AM: Future Sons & Daughters (Filter U.S. Recordings)

Reviewed for Creative Loafing Atlanta: AM Future Sons & Daughters (Filter U.S. Recordings) 

February 3, 2010 · 1 Comment

Buraka Som Sistema: FabricLive 49 (Fabric)

Reviewed for Planet: Buraka Som Sistema FabricLive 49 (Fabric)

February 2, 2010 · Leave a comment

Hotrats Live At Spaceland Los Angeles January 19, 2010

Hotrats live at Spaceland on January 19, 2010 reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Hotrats Live

January 22, 2010 · Leave a comment

Friday Night Lights (DirecTV)

  Reviewed for Under The Radar: Friday Night Lights (DirecTV/The 101 Network)

October 28, 2009 · Leave a comment

The Raveonettes: In & Out Of Control (Vice)

Reviewed for Planet: The Raveonettes In & Out Of Control (Vice)

October 6, 2009 · 1 Comment

The Big Pink: A Brief History Of Love (4AD)

Reviewed for Planet: The Big Pink A Brief History Of Love (4AD)

September 18, 2009 · Leave a comment

Jack Penate: Everything Is New (XL)

Reviewed for Planet: Jack Penate Everything Is New (XL)

August 19, 2009 · Leave a comment

Art Brut: Art Brut vs. Satan (Downtown)

Reviewed for Venus Zine: Art Brut Art Brut vs. Satan (Downtown) Art Brut Art Brut vs. Satan (Downtown) By Lily Moayeri Published: May 13th, 2009 | 9:00am On Art Brut’s third … Continue reading

May 13, 2009 · Leave a comment

Black Gold: Rush (RED)

Reviewed for BPM Magazine: Black Gold Rush (RED)

May 5, 2009 · Leave a comment

Late Of The Pier: Fantasy Black Channel (Astralwerks)

Reviewed for BPM Magazine: Late Of The Pier Fantasy Black Channel (Astralwerks)

April 29, 2009 · Leave a comment

Gabriella Cilmi: Lessons To Be Learned (Universal)

Reviewed for Venus Zine: Gabriella Cilmi Lessons To Be Learned (Universal) Gabriella Cilmi Lessons To Be Learned (Universal) By Lily Moayeri Published: March 22nd, 2009 | 9:00am Italian-Australian Gabriella Cilmi’s (pronounced … Continue reading

March 22, 2009 · Leave a comment

Nightmares On Wax: Thought So… (Warp)

Reviewed for BPM Magazine: Nightmares On Wax Thought So… (Warp)

January 26, 2009 · Leave a comment

Nervous Nitelife: Pure Behrouz NYC (Nervous)

Reviewed for BPM Magazine: Nervous Nitelife Pure Behrouz NYC (Nervous) 

January 24, 2009 · Leave a comment

Sasha: Invol2ver (Global Underground)

Reviewed for BPM Magazine: Sasha Invol2ver (Global Underground)

January 15, 2009 · 1 Comment

Glasvegas: Glasvegas (Columbia)

Reviewed for Houston Press: Glasvegas Glasvegas (Columbia)

January 14, 2009 · Leave a comment

Glasvegas: Glasvegas (Columbia)

Reviewed for Paper Magazine: Glasvegas Glasvegas (Columbia)

December 1, 2008 · Leave a comment

Antony and the Johnsons: Another World EP (Secretly Canadian)

Reviewed for Broward-Palm Beach New Times: Antony and the Johnsons Another World EP (Secretly Canadian)

November 27, 2008 · 1 Comment

Late Of The Pier: Fantasy Black Channel (Astralwerks)

Reviewed for Planet: Late Of The Pier Fantasy Black Channel (Astralwerks)

November 19, 2008 · Leave a comment

Antony and the Johnsons: Another World (Secretly Canadian)

Reviewed for SF Weekly: Antony and the Johnsons Another World (Secretly Canadian)

November 12, 2008 · Leave a comment

Travis: Ode To J Smith (Fontana International/Red Telephone Box)

Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine: Travis Ode To J Smith (Fontana International/Red Telephone Box)

November 1, 2008 · Leave a comment

The Fashion: The Fashion (Epic)

Reviewed for BPM Magazine: The Fashion The Fashion (Epic)

October 27, 2008 · Leave a comment

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