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
And Just Like That…(HBO Max)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: And Just Like That… (HBO Max) Watch the official trailer for the limited series here.
Noel Gallagher – Out of the Now (AXS TV)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Noel Gallagher – Out of the Now (AXS TV) Watch a clip of the Noel’s TV special.
Female and Fierce: The Women of Netflix
Preview of the Women of Netflix roundtable at Variety‘s Music for Screens Summit 2021 for Variety Hitmakers 2021 Issue: Female and Fierce: The Women of Netflix Watch the Summit and the 10 Biggest … 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
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.52: Mansun
In the 52nd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with Mansun over the last 25 years. Listen here: Or on your preferred podcast platform: … Continue reading
Producer William Orbit on Coming Back as a Recording Artist: ‘I Have Always Gone Down the Rabbit Hole’
William Orbit interviewed for his Starbeam EP for Variety: Producer William Orbit on Coming Back as a Recording Artist: ‘I Have Always Gone Down the Rabbit Hole’ Listen to the Starbeam EP on … Continue reading
Ross Golan’s ‘And the Writer Is’ Podcast Marks 150th Show With Clear-Eyed View on Songwriters’ Challenges, Diversity
Ross Golan interviewed on the occasion of the 150th episode of his podcast “And the Writer Is…” for Variety Hitmakers Issue December 1, 2021: Ross Golan’s ‘And the Writer Is’ Podcast Marks 150th … Continue reading
Splice Awards for Producers Go to Jenna Andrews, Hit-Boy and Quincy Jones
News items on the second Splice Awards for Variety: Splice Awards for Producers Go to Jenna Andrews, Hit-Boy and Quincy Jones Check out all the winners here.
A Typically Hectic Day in the Life of The The’s Matt Johnson
The The‘s Matt Johnson interviewed about his multimedia release, The Comeback Special for FLOOD Magazine: A Typically Hectic Day in the Life of The The’s Matt Johnson Finding a moment in his busy schedule … Continue reading
Hitmaker of the Month: Master Mixer Serban Ghenea Keeps the Weeknd, Doja Cat and Ariana Grande in His Own Mix
Mix engineer Serban Ghenea interviewed as “Hitmaker of the Month” for Variety: Hitmaker of the Month: Master Mixer Serban Ghenea Keeps the Weeknd, Doja Cat and Ariana Grande in His Own Mix … Continue reading
Oasis: Oasis Knebworth 1996 (Big Brother Records Ltd.)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Oasis Oasis Knebworth 1996 (Big Brother Records Ltd.) Read the Under the Radar Magazine review for the Oasis Knebworth 1996 documentary film.
Selling Sunset Season Four (Netflix)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Selling Sunset Season Four (Netflix) Watch the official trailer for Season Four of the addictive series.
Raving Away the Pain
Raving Away the Pain Personal essay on dealing with loss and trauma in the ’90s through raving for Faith Fanzine Autumn/Winter 2021 Issue (jump to page 60-61): Order your free … Continue reading
Anabel Englund Gets In the Mix
Anabel Englund interviewed for the cover of the debut issue of DJ Life Magazine The Premiere Issue 2021 Anabel Englund Gets In The Mix
Adele One Night Only made for a special that delivered on its promise
Write up on Adele‘s television special, Adele One Night Only, on CBS for The A.V. Club: Adele One Night Only made for a special that delivered on its promise The CBS … Continue reading
The Women of Dance Music Celebrated In New Book ‘Lady of the House’
Lady of the House compilers, Laila Mckenzie and Ian Snowball, as well as DJ Lisa Loud and editor/writer Sarah Polonsky interviewed ahead of the book’s release for Billboard/Billboard Dance: The Women of Dance Music Celebrated … Continue reading
Tame Impala Takes The Hollywood Bowl
Tame Impala live at the Hollywood Bowl reviewed for Rock and Roll Globe: Tame Impala Takes The Hollywood Bowl No “Rushium” was needed to enjoy the Australian modern rock greats’ … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.50: Boy George
In the 50th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my lifetime of experiences with Boy George. Listen here: Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on … Continue reading
Switchfoot Calling Tony Berg
Tony Berg and Switchfoot‘s Jon Foreman, Drew Shirley and Chad Butler interviewed about the writing and recording of their album, interrobang, for Mix Magazine November 2021 Issue: Switchfoot Calling Tony Berg San Diego Rockers Search for … Continue reading
Aron Forbes Is More Than A Music Director
Music director Aron Forbes interviewed for his work with Billie Eilish and FINNEAS including on her documentary, The World’s a Little Blurry for Mix Magazine November 2021 Issue: Aron Forbes Is … Continue reading
How to Be a Proactively Environmentally Conscious Artist
Disclosure, Moon Taxi, Erjjio Studios’ Ben Clifford, Deepgrooves’ Chris Roorda, Reynolds Management’s Fernando Costa interviewed about their sustainability practices for Under the Radar Magazine Issue 68 2021 Protest Issue: How to Be … Continue reading
Supergrass: Mick Quinn on the Deluxe Reissue of 1997’s “In It for the Money”
Supergrass‘ Mick Quinn interviewed for the reissue of In It For The Money for Under the Radar: Supergrass – Mick Quinn on the Deluxe Reissue of 1997’s “In It for the Money” It’s … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.49: The Charlatans
In the 49th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my very personal and honest experiences with The Charlatans over the last 30 years. Listen here: Or … Continue reading
Netflix’s In-House Music Maven Is a Former Pop Star
Colleen Fitzpatrick FKA Vitamin C interviewed about her career trajectory from pop star to senior executive at Netflix for Variety: Netflix’s In-House Music Maven Is a Former Pop Star How Colleen Fitzpatrick parlayed … Continue reading
Nick Rhodes: Facetime
Duran Duran‘s Nick Rhodes interviewed for their new album, Future Past for Variety October 14, 2021 Issue for the “Facetime” page: Slightly longer online version here: Duran Duran at 40: Nick … Continue reading
Tim Burgess on the Staying Power of The Charlatans
The Charlatans‘ Tim Burgess interviewed about the band’s 30th anniversary box set A Head Full of Ideas and his latest book, The Listening Party for FLOOD Magazine: Tim Burgess on the Staying … Continue reading
Elderbrook Sets A Dance Floor-Focused Tone With Innerlight EP
Elderbrook interviewed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado for his EP, Innerlight for SPIN Magazine: Elderbrook Sets A Dance Floor-Focused Tone With Innerlight EP Check out Elderbrook’s music and … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.48: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
In the 48th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club over the last 10 or so years. Listen here: Or … Continue reading
Call the Midwife Season 10 (PBS)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Call the Midwife Season 10 (PBS) Watch the trailer for Season 10.
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
Stevie Wonder and H.E.R. Bring the House Down at Los Angeles Edition of Global Citizen Fest
Global Citizen Live Los Angeles edition reviewed for Variety: Stevie Wonder and H.E.R. Bring the House Down at Los Angeles Edition of Global Citizen Fest Watch some of the performances … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.47: Luke Steele
In the 47th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson, Empire of the Sun, DREAMS and H3000 since 2003. … Continue reading
The Morning Show Season Two (Apple TV+)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: The Morning Show Season Two (Apple TV+) Watch the trailer for Season Two.
As ‘Drive’ Turns 10, Its Composer and Key Songwriter Recall the Film’s Innovative Soundtrack
Songwriter Johnny Jewel and composer Cliff Martinez interviewed for the 10-year anniversary of the Drive soundtrack for Variety: As ‘Drive’ Turns 10, Its Composer and Key Songwriter Recall the Film’s Innovative Soundtrack Check out the … Continue reading
‘Card Counter’ Composer Robert Levon Been Followed Father’s Footsteps in Working With Paul Schrader
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club‘s Robert Levon Been interviewed about his work on the soundtrack for Paul Schrader‘s film, The Card Counter for Variety: Card Counter’ Composer Robert Levon Been Followed Father’s Footsteps in Working With … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.46: DJ Harvey
In the 46th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my almost 30 years of experiences with DJ Harvey. Listen here: Or on your preferred podcast … Continue reading
Back to Life Season Two (Showtime)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Back to Life Season Two (Showtime) Watch the official trailer for Season Two of Back to Life. Read my review of Season One of Back to Life.
Bitchin’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James
The Rick James Showtime documentary reviewed for Under the Radar Magazine: Bitchin’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James Watch the official trailer for Bitchin’.
Comic-Inspired NFT Dino Warriors Boasts Marvel Creative and Dimitri Vegas’ Backing
Write-up on Dimitri “Vegas” Thivaios‘ NFT drop ahead of the launch of his comic books series, Alien Samurai Dinosaur Warriors for Variety: Comic-Inspired NFT Dino Warriors Boasts Marvel Creative and … Continue reading
Fourth Appearance on The Book and Film Globe Week in Review Podcast
Fourth appearance on the Book and Film Globe Week in Review Podcast #018 speaking about A Realistic List of Books You Can Get Young Adults To Actually Finish. I’m on for 12 … Continue reading
Matinee IDLES
Don’t Go Gentle: A Film About IDLES reviewed for Rock and Roll Globe: Matinee IDLES:An exciting new film celebrates the career of one of England’s wildest bands Watch the trailer … Continue reading
Trailers Use Slower and Moodier New Versions of Classic Songs to Lure Viewers
Song Stew Entertainment and Guild of Music Supervisors‘ Jonathan McHugh and Sony Music Publishing‘s Brian Monaco interviewed about the use of slow songs in trailers for Variety: Trailers Use Slower … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.45: Heidi Lawden
In the 45th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences over almost three decades of friendship with DJ, producer, manager, promoter, mother and more, Heidi Lawden.Image from … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.51: Duran Duran
In the 51st episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with Duran Duran, specifically Nick Rhodes and John Taylor. Listen here: Or on your … Continue reading →