Lily Moayeri

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

Dirtyphonics: View From The Booth

Dirtyphonics‘ Charly and Pitchin interviewed for their album Irreverence for DJ Times Magazine February 2014 Issue: Dirtyphonics: View From The Booth Listen to Dirtyphonics’ Shambala Mix.

February 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

Rake (Fox)

Reviewed for Under The Radar: Rake (Fox) Watch the official trailer.  

January 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Crystal Method: The Crystal Method (Tiny e Records)

Reviewed for A.V. Club: The Crystal Method The Crystal Method (Tiny e Records) Watch the video for “Over It” featuring Dia Frampton.

January 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Michael Kiwanuka @ Hotel Cafe

Previewed for LA Weekly: Michael Kiwanuka at the Hotel Cafe Watch a full performance of Michael’s at the Lowlands 2013.

January 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Diane Coffee: My Friend Fish (Western Vinyl)

Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine: Diane Coffee My Friend Fish (Western Vinyl) Listen to “Tale Of A Dead Dog” via SoundCloud.

December 13, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Melodic: Effra Parade (ANTI-)

Reviewed for Electronic Musician: The Melodic: Effra Parade (ANTI-) Watch the Melodic’s video for “Ode To Victor Jara” via PureVolume.

December 5, 2013 · Leave a comment

Total Science @ Respect

Previewed for LA Weekly: Total Science at Respect Listen to a jungle/old skool/hardcore mix from Total Science via its SoundCloud.

December 4, 2013 · Leave a comment

Foxes November 19, 2013 In Los Angeles

Foxes live in Los Angeles at the Troubadour on November 19, 2013, reviewed for Boxx Magazine: Foxes November 19, 2013 In Los Angeles Watch Rudimental’s “Right Here” featuring Foxes.

December 3, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Asphodells: Cosmic Disco And More

The Asphodells‘ Andrew Weatherall interviewed for the album of remixes of their album, Ruled By Passion, Destroyed By Lust, for DJ Times Magazine December 2013 Issue: The Asphodells: Cosmic Disco And More Stream … Continue reading

December 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

Bright Light Bright Light @ Bootleg

Previewed for LA Weekly: Bright Light Bright Light at the Bootleg Bar Watch the video for “Disco Moment.”

November 28, 2013 · Leave a comment

Howe Gelb: Desert Cowboy

Howe Gelb interviewed for his album, The Coincidentalist, for Under The Radar: Howe Gelb: Desert Cowboy Watch Howe’s Red Bull session in Madrid with Steve Shelley.

November 25, 2013 · Leave a comment

Cut Copy: Spearheading The Third Summer Of Love

  Cut Copy‘s Tim Hoey interviewed for their album, Free Your Mind, for Soma Magazine‘s Fall Fashion Issue: Cut Copy: Spearheading The Third Summer Of Love Watch the official video for the … Continue reading

November 22, 2013 · Leave a comment

Staff Playlist: Apples and Oranges The Covers

Blog post on Marion Corrales‘ cover of Dirtyphonics‘ “No Stopping Us” for Under The Radar: Staff Playlist: Apples and Oranges The Covers In order to experience the full impact of … Continue reading

November 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Howe Gelb @ Hotel Cafe

Previewed for LA Weekly: Howe Gelb at the Hotel Cafe Watch Howe’s EPK for his album, The Coincidentalist.

November 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Connan Mockasin: Caramel (Mexican Summer)

Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine: Connan Mockasin Caramel (Mexican Summer) Listen to “Do I Make You Feel Shy” from the album.

November 13, 2013 · Leave a comment

Running Around Los Angeles Week of November 1, 2013

•Dirtyphonics at Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare at the Fairplex, Pomona on Friday November 1, 2013 (top). •Johnny Marr at the Fonda Theatre on Saturday November 2, 2013 (bottom left). •Diego Garcia … Continue reading

November 8, 2013 · Leave a comment

Juana Molina: Wed 21 (Crammed)

Reviewed for Under The Radar: Juana Molina Wed 21 (Crammed) Listen to “Sin Guia, No” from Wed 21 via SoundCloud.

November 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

Fool’s Gold Day Off LA @ Shrine

Previewed for LA Weekly: Fool’s Gold Day Off LA at the Shrine Auditorium Watch the recap from last year’s Day Off LA.

November 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

Rudimental: Home And Away

Rudimental‘s Amir Amor and Piers Aggett interviewed for their album, Home, for DJ Times Magazine November 2013 Issue: Rudimental: Home And Away Watch the latest video from Rudimental featuring Emeli Sande, “Free.”

November 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

M.I.A.: Matangi (Interscope)

Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine: M.I.A. Matangi (Interscope) Listen to the whole album via M.I.A.’s Vevo channel.

November 4, 2013 · Leave a comment

Running Around Los Angeles Week Of October 25, 2013

•Interview with Howe Gelb for his album, The Coincidentalist, for Under The Radar (bottom left) and dinner with Julien and Thomas Dirtyphonics at the Misfit on Sunday October 27, 2013. •Culver City … Continue reading

November 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

Hot Since 82: Little Black Book (Moda/Ultra)

Reviewed for Vibe: Hot Since 82 Little Black Book (Moda/Ultra Music) Watch the teaser video for Little Black Book.

October 31, 2013 · Leave a comment

HARD Day Of The Dead @ LA State Historic Park

Previewed for LA Weekly: HARD Day Of The Dead at Los Angeles State Historic Park Watch the official trailer for the event.

October 31, 2013 · Leave a comment

Peace: In Love (Columbia)

  Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine: Peace In Love (Columbia) On its debut album, In Love, Birmingham U.K. quartet Peace blasts out indie pop/rock that transports the listener right back to 1993. … Continue reading

October 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

Running Around Los Angeles Week Of October 18, 2013

•MSMR at the Troubadour on Friday October 18, 2013 (top right). •Reid Speed‘s birthday brunch and surprise party on Saturday October 19, 2013 (bottom right). •Junip at the Troubadour (top left) and … Continue reading

October 25, 2013 · Leave a comment

MS MR October 18, 2013 In Los Angeles

MS MR live in Los Angeles at the Troubadour on October 18, 2013, reviewed for Boxx Magazine: MS MR October 18, 2013 In Los Angeles Watch the official video for “Hurricane.”

October 24, 2013 · Leave a comment

Empire Of The Sun @ Shrine Auditorium

Previewed for LA Weekly: Empire Of The Sun at the Shrine Auditorium Listen to Empire’s entire set at this year’s HARD Summer.

October 24, 2013 · Leave a comment

MGMT: Jamming In A Super Synth Zone

MGMT‘s Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden and producer Dave Fridmann interviewed for MGMT’s self-titled third album for the cover of Electronic Musician Magazine: MGMT: Jamming In A Super Synth Zone … Continue reading

October 23, 2013 · Leave a comment

Arctic Monkeys: More Structured

Arctic Monkeys‘ Matt Helders and Simian Mobile Disco‘s James Ford interviewed for Arctic Monkeys’ album, AM, for Electronic Musician Magazine: Arctic Monkeys: More Structured If you really love the Arctics, watch all … Continue reading

October 23, 2013 · Leave a comment

Panic! At The Disco: Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die! (Fueled By Ramen/Decaydence)

Reviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine: Panic! At The Disco Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die! (Fueled By Ramen/Decaydence) Watch Panic! perform “Miss Jackson” on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

October 23, 2013 · Leave a comment

Crookes: Hold Fast (Modern Outsider)

Reviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine: Crookes Hold Fast (Modern Outsider) Watch the official video for “Bear’s Blood.”

October 23, 2013 · Leave a comment

Running Around Los Angeles Week Of October 11, 2013

•Dinner at El Cholo with Jackson Ducasse on Friday October 11, 2013 (bottom right). •Brunch with Jackson Ducasse and Fiona Bevan (middle right), Pet Shop Boys at Shrine Auditorium (middle right) … Continue reading

October 18, 2013 · Leave a comment

Disclosure @ Fonda

Previewed for LA Weekly: Disclosure at the Fonda Theatre Watch Disclosure’s performance of “Latch” live from Central Park.

October 17, 2013 · Leave a comment

Running Around Los Angeles Week Of October 4, 2013

•Dinner at Barbrix with Fiona Bevan and friends on Sunday October 6, 2013 (top right). •Tacos Por Favor with Jackson Ducasse on Tuesday October 8, 2013 (top left). •Interview with Cut Copy‘s … Continue reading

October 11, 2013 · Leave a comment

Once Upon A Time In Wonderland (ABC)

Reviewed for Under The Radar: Once Upon A Time In Wonderland Watch the official trailer for the show.

October 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Atoms For Peace @ Hollywood Bowl

Previewed for LA Weekly: Atoms For Peace at the Hollywood Bowl Watch “Default” from Club AMOK in Los Angeles.

October 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Jon Hopkins: Getting Immunity

Jon Hopkins interviewed for his album, Immunity, for DJ Times Magazine October 2013 Issue: Jon Hopkins: Getting Immunity Watch the video for “Breathe This Air” featuring Purity Ring.

October 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

Witches Of East End (Lifetime)

Reviewed for Under The Radar: Witches Of East End Watch an extremely short trailer for the show.

October 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

Running Around Los Angeles Week Of September 27, 2013

•Depeche Mode at Staples Center with old friends on Saturday September 28, 2013. (top right, middle right, middle bottom) •Abbot Kinney Festival for AM and Shawn Lee on Sunday September 29, … Continue reading

October 4, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Millers (CBS)

Reviewed for Under The Radar: The Millers Watch the preview for the show.

October 3, 2013 · Leave a comment

Welcome To The Family (NBC)

Reviewed for Under The Radar: Welcome To The Family Watch the trailer for the show.

October 3, 2013 · Leave a comment

Travis @ Wiltern

Previewed for LA Weekly: Travis at the Wiltern Watch the video for “Moving.”

October 3, 2013 · Leave a comment

Ironside (NBC)

Reviewed for Under The Radar: Ironside Watch the trailer for the show.  

October 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

Super Fun Night (ABC)

Reviewed for Under The Radar: Super Fun Night Watch the trailer for the show.

October 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

Moby: Innocents (Mute)

Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine: Moby Innocents (Mute) Over the course of 11 albums, Moby has donned many different music personas, from techno button-pusher to punk rocker to sound designer and a … Continue reading

October 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

We Are Men (CBS)

Reviewed for Under The Radar: We Are Men Watch a preview/behind the scenes of the show.

September 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

Holy Ghost! Perfect Recording Techniques On Dynamics

Holy Ghost!‘s Nick Millhiser and Alex Frankel interviewed for their album, Dynamics, for Electronic Musician Magazine: Holy Ghost! Perfect Recording Techniques On Dynamics Watch the video for “Okay.”

September 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

Johnathan Rice: Good Graces (SQE Music)

Reviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine: Johnathan Rice Good Graces (SQE Music) Watch the video for “Nowhere At The Speed Of Light.”

September 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

Glasvegas: Later…When The TV Turns To Static (Go Wow/BMG)

Reviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine: Glasvegas Later…When The TV Turns To Static (Go Wow/BMG) Watch the video for “If” featuring William Shatner.

September 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

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