Composer Paul Cantelon Leans on Greek Music Knowledge to Score Olympia Dukakis Doc
Composer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Cantelon interviewed for his work scoring the documentary, Olympia, for Variety: Composer Paul Cantelon Leans on Greek Music Knowledge to Score Olympia Dukakis Doc Listen to, or download … Continue reading
Save Our Stages: Los Angeles
Write-ups on some of the legendary music spaces in Los Angeles that are part of the National Independent Venue Association and its #SaveOurStages initiative for New Noise Magazine: Save Our Stages: … Continue reading
Hell Bent For Leather Tuscadero
Suzi Quatro documentary, Suzi Q, reviewed for Rock and Roll Globe: Hell Bent For Leather Tuscadero A new documentary shines a long overdue spotlight on rock legend Suzi Quatro Watch the trailer and … Continue reading
Mixing Lady Gaga
Vocal producer and mixer Benjamin Rice and mixer Tom Norris interviewed for their work on Lady Gaga‘s Chromatica for the cover of Mix Magazine July 2020 Issue: Mixing Lady Gaga Ben Rice, Tom Norris, One Incredible … Continue reading
Interviewed on Instagram Live by Lynn Hasty @Green_Galactic
Interviewed by longtime arts publicist Lynn Tejada via her Green Galactic account on her “AMA With An Arts Publicist” series on Instagram Live sharing pro tips on how to get press. … Continue reading
Interviewed on Instagram Live by Scott Dudelson @AllDayVinyl Part 2
Went back for Part 2 of being interviewed by music photographer extraordinaire Scott Dudelson on Instagram Live via his All Day Vinyl account, talking about behind the scenes experiences with Boy George and … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.14: The Music of Killing Eve
In the 14th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Unloved‘s David Holmes and Faber Music‘s Catherine Grieves about the … Continue reading
Badly Drawn Boy on His First New Album in 10 Years, Brexit, the Pandemic, and Getting Sober
Damon Gough aka Badly Drawn Boy interviewed for his album, Banana Skin Shoes, for Under The Radar: Badly Drawn Boy on His First New Album in 10 Years, Brexit, the Pandemic, and Getting Sober … Continue reading
Liam Gallagher: MTV Unplugged (Warner Records)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: Liam Gallagher MTV Unplugged (Warner Records) Watch the MTV Unplugged performance on MTV International’s YouTube channel.
Soundtracking Skater Girls: How HBO’s ‘Betty’ Found Its Beat
Co-writer/director Crystal Moselle and composer Aska Matsumiya interviewed for their work on the HBO series Betty for Variety: Soundtracking Skater Girls: How HBO’s Betty Found Its Beat Listen to the amazing soundtrack for the series on … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.13: Moby
In the 13th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Moby about his album, All Visible Objects, for Variety. Listen here: Or … Continue reading
The Gracefully Aging Def Leppard
Def Leppard‘s London to Vegas reviewed for Rock and Roll Globe: The Gracefully Aging Def Leppard The lavish London To Vegas box set documents a band entering their 60s hungrier … Continue reading
Behind the Music That Drives “Killing Eve”
Unloved‘s David Holmes and Faber Music‘s Catherine Grieves interviewed for their score composing and music supervision on the popular series, Killing Eve: Behind the Music That Drives “Killing Eve” We spoke with composer David … Continue reading
1970: The Who Come Alive
The Who‘s Live at Leeds reviewed on its 50th anniversary for Rock and Roll Globe: 1970: The Who Comes Alive 50 years since its initial release, Live at Leeds maintains its position … Continue reading
Interviewed on Instagram Live by Scott Dudelson @AllDayVinyl Part 1
Music photographer extraordinaire Scott Dudelson interviewed me on Instagram Live via his All Day Vinyl account, talking about behind the scenes experiences with Andrew Weatherall, Oasis and The Cure. View … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.12: MK
In the 12th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Marc Kinchen aka MK for the cover of DJ Times Magazine Spring … Continue reading
Maribou State: Art of the Mix
Maribou State‘s Liam Ivory and Chris Davids interviewed for their compilation, fabric presents Maribou State for DJ Times Magazine Spring 2020 Issue Maribou State: Art of the Mix Listen to the fabric presents Maribou State … Continue reading
Moby Talks Isolation, the Perils of Celebrity and ‘Tiger King’
Moby interviewed for his album, All Visible Objects, for Variety: Moby Talks Isolation, the Perils of Celebrity and Tiger King Listen to the album via Moby’s site.
Watch the Stars of the Original “Valley Girl” Movie Reunite in a Video Conference
Moderated a roundtable Zoom video chat with original “Valley Girls” from the 1983 film, Valley Girl: Deborah Foreman, E.G. Daily, Heidi Holicker and the writer of the 2020 musical adaptation, Amy Talkington, for Flood Magazine: Watch … Continue reading
In Conversation: The Stars of the Original “Valley Girl” Movie Reunite
Valley Girl (1983) stars Deborah Foreman, E.G. Daily, Heidi Holicker and Valley Girl (2020)writer Amy Talkington interviewed for Flood Magazine: In Conversation: The Stars of the Original “Valley Girl” Movie Reunite Deborah Foreman, … Continue reading
Rain Phoenix’s LaunchLeft to Honor River Phoenix’s 50th Birthday with Digital Singles Series
Rain Phoenix interviewed for the LaunchLeft Digital Singles Series in partnership with Flood Magazine: Rain Phoenix’s LaunchLeft to Honor River Phoenix’s 50th Birthday with Digital Singles Series: The series will include unheard tracks … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.11: LA Originals
In the 11th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Mister Cartoon and Estevan Oriol about their Netflix documentary, LA … Continue reading
MK: Deep House’s Main Man
Marc Kinchen aka MK interviewed for the cover of DJ Times Magazine Spring 2020 Issue MK: Deep House’s Main Man Settled In Check out some of MK’s productions, remixes and DJ sets on SoundCloud.
Betty (HBO)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Betty (HBO) Watch the official trailer, but the actual thing is way better.
In the Time of ‘Safer at Home,’ Are Raves an Essential Business? Insomniac Says So
Report for Variety on In the Time of ‘Safer at Home,’ Are Raves an Essential Business? Insomniac Says So The Beverly Hills-based company is hosting DJ livestream sets from its offices. … Continue reading
After Bouncing Back from Brain Surgery, TOKiMONSTA Levels Up
TOKiMONSTA interviewed for her album, Oasis Nocturno on her own Young Art Records, for Los Angeles Magazine: After Bouncing Back from Brain Surgery, TOKiMONSTA Levels Up The electronic music producer and L.A. native is … Continue reading
Beastie Boys Story (Apple TV+)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Beastie Boys Story (Apple TV+) Watch the trailer.
Circus of Books (Netflix)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Circus of Books (Netflix) Watch the trailer here.
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.10: Dan Deacon
In the 10th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Dan Deacon for DJ Mag. Listen here: Or on your preferred … Continue reading
20 Questions With Paul van Dyk: The Trance Icon on Growing Up in East Berlin & Why Social Distancing ‘Is Incorrect’ as a Term
Paul van Dyk interviewed for his album, Escape Reality, for Billboard/Billboard Dance: 20 Questions With Paul van Dyk: The Trance Icon on Growing Up in East Berlin & Why Social Distancing ‘Is … Continue reading
20 Revelations from “Coachella: 20 Years In the Desert”
Listicle on the documentary Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert for Flood Magazine: 20 Revelations from Coachella: 20 Years In the Desert On the day Coachella 2020 should have been kicking off, … Continue reading
Estevan Oriol and Mister Cartoon, a Pair of L.A. Originals, Tell Their Story
Mister Cartoon and Estevan Oriol interviewed for their Netflix documentary, L.A. Originals for Los Angeles Magazine Estevan Oriol and Mister Cartoon, a Pair of L.A. Originals, Tell Their Story Watch the trailer for the … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.9: Grouplove
In the ninth episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Hannah Hooper and Christian Zucconi of Grouplove for Flood Magazine. Listen here: Listen … Continue reading
DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2020: Exchange, Academy, Avalon, Encore, Ce La Vi
Write ups on Exchange (#13), Academy (#44), Avalon (#48), Encore Beach Club (#76) and Cé La Vi (#79) for DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2020
Electric Daisy Carnival Rescheduled For Fall
News items for Variety: Electric Daisy Carnival Rescheduled for Fall Keep up with all Insomniac events virtually via their Instagram.
Andhim Presents Miles to Go (A Road Movie)
I have a couple of very brief appearance in Andhim Presents Mile to Go (A Road Movie) during their stop in Los Angeles when I met up with them to … Continue reading
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
Scene piece on Sunset at West Hollywood EDITION for Mixmag April 2020 Issue Once Upon A Time In Hollywood L.A.’s new club, Sunset, is a proper disco with top-line DJs and a glamourous, diverse … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.8: The Women of Strictly Rhythm
In the eighth episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Gladys Pizarro and Bari Gossman, the women behind legendary … Continue reading
Dan Deacon: Magical Thinking
Dan Deacon interviewed for his album, Mystic Familiar, for DJ Mag March 2020 Issue Magical Thinking While Working On His Latest Album, Mystic Familiar, Dan Deacon Also Worked On Himself. Watch the official video for … Continue reading
Tokimonsta: Oasis Nocturno (Young Art Records)
Reviewed for The A.V. Club: Tokimonsta Oasis Nocturno (Young Art Records) Listen to Oasis Nocturno.
Grouplove Finds Catharsis on “Healer”
Grouplove‘s Hannah Hooper and Christian Zucconi interviewed for their album, Healer, for Flood Magazine: Grouplove Find Catharsis On Healer A decade Into Their Career Together, Christian Zucconi and Hannah Hooper discuss family, origins, and recovery. … Continue reading
Hawke Makes Dark Art, Light Work, And Books
Hawke aka Gavin Hardkiss interviewed for his book and album, The Dark Art of Light Work, for The Bay Bridged: Hawke Makes Dark Art, Light Work, and Books More information at Hawke’s Bandcamp’s page.
Six Degrees of Preparation
Miami Music Week/Winter Music Conference Party Guide for DJ Mag March 2020 Issue Six Degrees of Preparation Most, if not all of these parties have been cancelled due to COVID-19. Check … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.7: Raphael Saadiq
In the seventh episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Raphael Saadiq about his album, Jimmy Lee, for Mix Magazine October 2019 … Continue reading
Meet the ‘Strictly Women’ Who Guided the Rise of Iconic Dance Label Strictly Rhythm
Strictly Rhythm‘s Gladys Pizarro, Bari Gossman, Ultra Naté and Barbara Tucker for Strictly Rhythm: The Definitive 30 Compilation for Billboard Dance: Meet the “Strictly Women” Who Guided the Rise of the Iconic Dance Label Strictly Rhythm Listen … Continue reading
Hodor Hits the Road
Kristian Nairn aka “Hodor” of Game of Thrones tour announcement for Variety: Hodor Hits the Road: Game of Thrones Grad and DJ Kristian Nairn Reveals Tour Dates Watch Kristian’s “Rave of … Continue reading
Tech Is Music To Their Ears
Feature in the Los Angeles Times Calendar Section March 8, 2020 Edition: Tech Is Music To Their Ears: Smuggled tapes in the ’80s, VPNs today, Iran youth rely on bootleg Western … Continue reading
Tribeca-Bound ‘Underplayed’ Puts Spotlight on Gender Inequality in Electronic Music
Stacey Lee interviewed about her documentary feature film, Underplayed, for Variety: Tribeca-Bound ‘Underplayed’ Puts Spotlight on Gender Inequality in Electronic Music Watch Lee’s 2015 documentary short, Live Fast, Draw Yung.
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.15: Badly Drawn Boy
In the 15th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences behind the scenes of interviewing Damon Gough aka Badly Drawn Boy over the course of … Continue reading →