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
Finneas Is In The Sweet Spot
FINNEAS for the December digital cover of SPIN: FINNEAS 2024 Artist of the Year Finneas is in the Sweet Spot Listen the Pictures of Lily Podcast episode on Finneas.
FLOOD’s The Best Songs of 2024
For FLOOD‘S “The Best Songs of 2024” write-up on: Hinds “Boom Boom Back”
Twenty-Five Years Later, Fabric’s Focus is Still on the Dancefloor
Feature on fabric, the 25-year anniversary book about the club of the same name with quotes from Optical, Ralph Lawson, Laurent Garnier, the club’s co-founder Cameron Leslie and the book’s author, … Continue reading
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
Yoshiki on His Documentary ‘Yoshiki: Under the Sky’ and Death’s Undeniable Presence
Yoshiki interviewed for the DVD/Blu-ray release of his documentary concert film, Under the Sky, for SPIN: Yoshiki on His Documentary ‘Yoshiki: Under the Sky’ and Death’s Undeniable Presence The new concert … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 5.89: Pulp 1996 Interview
In the 89th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this … Continue reading
Mark Webber on Anthologizing the History of Pulp
Pulp‘s Mark Webber interviewed about his book, I’m With Pulp, Are You? for FLOOD Magazine: Mark Webber on Anthologizing the History of Pulp The group’s guitarist discusses his new, beautifully bound coffee table … Continue reading
Harvesting Hope
Support + Feed founder Maggie Baird interviewed for the inaugural issue of The Rooted Journal: Harvesting Hope Actress Maggie Baird, mother to singer-songwriters Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, channels her nurturing nature … Continue reading
Fidlar is Back With a Big, Bold Sound
Fidlar‘s Zac Carper interviewed for their album, Surviving the Dream, for Mix Magazine November 2024 Issue: Fidlar is Back With a Big, Bold Sound Frontman Zac Carper on the inspiration for Surviving the … Continue reading
Tears for Fears’ New Album Is Exactly What the World Needs Now
Tears for Fears‘ Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith interviewed for their live album, Songs for a Nervous Planet, and concert film, Tears for Fears Live (A Tipping Point Film), for SPIN: … Continue reading
To Hell With the Devil: Stryper’s 40-Year Reign in Christian Metal
Stryper‘s Michael Sweet interviewed about their 12th studio album, When We Were Kings, and their 40th anniversary tour for SPIN: To Hell With the Devil: Stryper’s 40-Year Reign in Christian Metal … Continue reading
Behind the Sweat: Low Cut Connie Bares All in New Documentary ‘Art Dealers’
Low Cut Connie‘s Adam Weiner interviewed for their concert film/documentary, Art Dealers, for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” series: Behind the Sweat: Low Cut Connie Bares All in New Documentary ‘Art Dealers’ The … Continue reading
The Land of the Not Free
Feature on freedom of speech and musicians in Iran for SPIN September 2024 Issue: The Land of the Not Free In the US we take freedom of speech for granted. … Continue reading
The Runaways’ Jackie Fox Games As Hard As She Rocks
Jackie Fox, formerly of The Runaways, interviewed about her board game, Rock Hard: 1977 for SPIN: The Runaways’ Jackie Fox Games As Hard As She Rocks Bassist walks us through her … Continue reading
Producer Howard Benson On Making Great Rock Records & His “Most Influential” My Chemical Romance Song
Producer Howard Benson interviewed about his and Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace‘s record label, Judge and Jury Records for GRAMMY.com: Producer Howard Benson On Making Great Rock Records & … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 5.88: Suede Brett Anderson 1997 Interview
In the 88th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this … Continue reading
Unapologetically Alison Moyet
Alison Moyet interviewed for her album, Key, for SPIN: Unapologetically Alison Moyet The iconic singer celebrates her 40-year solo career by reimagining her favorite tracks Check out Alison’s podcast “40 Moyet … Continue reading
The The’s Matt Johnson Carries On
The The‘s Matt Johnson interviewed about his album, Ensoulment, for SPIN: The The’s Matt Johnson Carries On The The frontman on his first album in 25 years, burnout, and how losing … Continue reading
Joan (CW)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Joan (CW) Watch the trailer for the limited series.
Flowers for Andy Rourke
Blitz Vega‘s Kav Sandhu aka Kav Blaggers interviewed for his and The Smiths‘ Andy Rourke‘s album, Northern Gentlemen, for Rock and Roll Globe: Flowers for Andy Rourke How Blitz Vega … Continue reading
The Arthur Baker Remix
Producer/songwriter Arthur Baker interviewed for Mix Magazine October 2024 Issue: The Arthur Baker Remix He got his start as a DJ, was there at the birth of the 12-inch, owned … Continue reading
Nobody Wants This (Netflix)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Nobody Wants This (Netflix) Watch the official trailer for the series.
A Very Royal Scandal (Prime Video)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: A Very Royal Scandal (Prime Video) Watch the official video for the limited series.
Love and Rockets’ Daniel Ash on 1989’s ‘So Alive’
Love and Rockets‘ Daniel Ash interviewed about the group’s perennial hit, “So Alive” for SPIN‘s “The Why & The How” series: Love and Rockets’ Daniel Ash on 1989’s ‘So Alive’ … Continue reading
Happily Lost At Sea With Lady Blackbird
Lady Blackbird interviewed for her second album, Slang Spirituals, for SPIN: Happily Lost At Sea With Lady Blackbird The jazz singer-songwriter’s second album, ‘Slang Spirituals,’ was released on September 13 Watch … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 5.87: Coldplay Chris Martin 2001 Interview
In the 87th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this … Continue reading
Hinds Are Using Their Ilusión
Hinds‘ Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote interviewed for their album, VIVA HINDS, for FLOOD Magazine: Hinds Are Using Their Ilusión Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote share how their fans and a … Continue reading
‘That’s All That’s Left in the End’: Yannis Philippakis Ponders Music, Mortality, and the Power of ‘Making Something’
Yannis Philippakis interviewed for his project Yannis and the Yaw‘s debut EP, Lagos Paris London, for SPIN: ‘That’s All That’s Left in the End’: Yannis Philippakis Ponders Music, Mortality, and the … Continue reading
To the Moon Unit Zappa and Back
Moon Unit Zappa interviewed about her memoir, Earth to Moon, for SPIN: To the Moon Unit Zappa and Back One of music’s most famous daughters explores attempting to escape ‘the cult … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 5.86: The Verve Richard Ashcroft 1995 Interview
In the 86th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this … Continue reading
Mark Foster Talks Filling ‘the Well Back Up With Life’ to Create Art
Mark Foster of Foster the People interviewed for his album, Paradise State of Mind, for an “as told to” feature for SPIN: Mark Foster Talks Filling ‘the Well Back Up … Continue reading
Shelby Lynne’s Personal, Yet Universal Truths
Shelby Lynne interviewed for her album, Consequences of the Crown, for SPIN: Shelby Lynne’s Personal, Yet Universal Truths The singer-songwriter tells us about the many bold creative choices on her new … Continue reading
Rock ‘n Roll, Cowpunk, Outlaw: We’re ‘In Good Company’ With Charlie Overbey
Charlie Overbey interviewed about his Lone Hawk Hats and his album, In Good Company, for SPIN: Rock ‘n Roll, Cowpunk, Outlaw: We’re ‘In Good Company’ With Charlie Overbey We hung out … Continue reading
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
Empire of the Sun’s Precious, Illogical Universe
Empire of the Sun‘s Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore interviewed for their album, Ask That God, for SPIN: Empire of the Sun’s Precious, Illogical Universe Listen to the Luke Steele episode … Continue reading
Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam (Netflix)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam (Netflix) Watch the official trailer for the series.
Lady in the Lake (Apple TV+)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Lady in the Lake (Apple TV+) Watch the official trailer for the series.
Air’s JB Dunckel Breathes Life Into Remy Bond’s Dreamy ‘Summer Song’
Remy Bond interviewed about her song “Summer Song” in collaboration with Air‘s JB Dunckel for SPIN‘s “Singles” series: Air’s JB Dunckel Breathes Life Into Remy Bond’s Dreamy ‘Summer Song’ We … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 5.85: Portishead Beth Gibbons 1995 Interview
In the 85th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this … 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
Madeleine Peyroux Takes Us Into Her ‘Paper Moon’ World
Madeleine Peyroux interviewed for her album, Let’s Walk, for SPIN: Madeleine Peyroux Takes Us Into Her ‘Paper Moon’ World Releasing on June 28, her new album, ‘Let’s Walk,’ is an observation … Continue reading
Can Rap save Iran?
Filmmaker Omid Mirnour interviewed about his documentary Rap and Revolution Iran for Book and Film Globe: Can Rap save Iran? A new documentary highlights the constant oppression that brave Iranian rappers face … Continue reading
Phantogram Unveils the ‘Mystery’ of Their Newest Single
Phantogram‘s Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter interviewed about their song, “All a Mystery” for SPIN‘s “Singles” series: Phantogram Unveils the ‘Mystery’ of Their Newest Single Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter … Continue reading
We Are Lady Parts Season Two (Peacock)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: We Are Lady Parts Season Two (Peacock) Watch the trailer for Season One and Season Two.
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 5.90: Massive Attack 1995 Interview
In the 90th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this … Continue reading →