Lily Moayeri

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

Rhye @ Disney Concert Hall

Previewed for LA Weekly: Rhye at Disney Concert Hall Watch the video for “3 Days” via Pitchfork.

April 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

Moby Slides Almost Home In His Live DVD

Reviewed for Vibe.com: Moby Slides Almost Home In His Live DVD Watch a trailer for the DVD.

April 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

Thievery Corporation: Music & Melancholia

Thievery Corporation‘s Eric Hilton and Rob Garza interviewed for their album, Saudade, for DJ Mag USA April 2014 Issue: Thievery Corporation: Music & Melancholia Watch the official video for “Depth Of My … Continue reading

April 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Kelis: Shake It Up

Kelis interviewed for her album, Food, for Nylon Magazine April 2014 Issue: Kelis: Shake It Up Stream Kelis’ entire album Food via The Guardian.

April 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Kaiser Chiefs: Education, Education, Education & War (ATO)

Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine: Kaiser Chiefs Education, Education, Education & War (ATO) Listen to a three-song sampler from the album via the Kaiser Chiefs’ SoundCloud.

April 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Track-By-Track: Jimi Goodwin On Odludek

  Jimi Goodwin breaks down his debut solo album, Odludek, for me for Under The Radar: Track-By-Track: Jimi Goodwin On Odludek Watch Jimi perform “Terracotta Warrior” live at The Guardian‘s studio.

March 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Maximo Park: Too Much Information (PIAS)

Reviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine: Maximo Park Too Much Information (Daylighting/Co-Op/PIAS) Watch the video for “Brain Cells.”

March 27, 2014 · Leave a comment

Lo-Fang @ Troubadour

Previewed for LA Weekly: Lo-Fang at the Troubadour Watch the official video for “Look Away.”

March 27, 2014 · Leave a comment

Milagres: Imagination Is Stronger Than Reality

Milagres‘ Kyle Wilson interviewed for their album, Violent Light, for Under The Radar: Milagres: Imagination Is Stronger Than Reality Watch the video for “Jeweled Cave.”

March 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Roman Remains: Zeal (H.O.T. Records Ltd.)

Reviewed for Under The Radar: Roman Remains Zeal (H.O.T. Records Ltd.) Watch the video for “This Stone is Starting To Bleed.”

March 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Temples: Here Come The Suns

Temples’ James Bagshaw interviewed for their debut album, Sun Structures, for Under The Radar: Temples: Here Come The Suns Watch Temples perform “Keep In The Dark” live for Vevo Dscvr.

March 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Ana Tijoux @ Echoplex

Previewed for LA Weekly: Red Bull Music Academy Panamerika Presentan Ana Tijoux at the Echoplex Listen to the album trailer for Vengo.

March 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

Nina Persson: Animal Heart (The End Records)

Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine: Nina Persson Animal Heart (The End Records) Watch a performance of Nina’s on Mixmegapol.

March 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

Foster The People: Supermodel (Columbia)

Reviewed for A.V. Club: Foster The People Supermodel (Columbia Records) Watch “Pseudologica Fantastica” from Foster The People’s free concert in downtown Los Angeles at the Supermodel mural.

March 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Nina Persson: Solo, But Nobody’s “Lovefool”

Nina Persson interviewed for her debut solo album, Animal Heart, for Boxx Magazine: Nina Persson: Solo, But Nobody’s “Lovefool” Watch Nina perform an acoustic version of the title track.

March 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

Sam Roberts Band @ Church On York

Previewed for LA Weekly: Sam Roberts Band at Church On York Listen to Andrew Weatherall’s remix of “We’re All In This Together” with the bonus video interview.

March 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

Gardens & Villa: Just Say No To Gateway Gadgets

Gardens & Villa‘s Chris Lynch interviewed for their album, Dunes, for Under The Radar: Gardens & Villa: Just Say No To Gateway Gadgets Watch part of the performance that captivated Tim Goldsworthy … Continue reading

March 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

DConstructed Press Release

DCONSTRUCTED is a comprehensive compilation of classic and current music from the longstanding Disney catalog remixed by today’s hottest DJs/producers from across the globe. The 14-track high-end digipak features reworks … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Gardens & Villa @ El Rey

Previewed for LA Weekly: Gardens & Villa at the El Rey Theatre Watch the video for “Colony Glen” via Stereogum.

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Global Green Oscar Party Flashbacks With Crystal Method And Moby

Report for Vibe: Global Green Oscar Party Flashbacks With Crystal Method And Moby Watch Moby’s arrival on the Green Carpet. Watch the Crystal Method’s arrival on the Green Carpet.

March 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

Painted Palms @ Bootleg Bar

Previewed for LA Weekly: Painted Palms at the Bootleg Theater Watch the official video for the title track of the album “Forever.”

February 27, 2014 · Leave a comment

Mixology (ABC)

Reviewed for Under The Radar: Mixology (ABC) Watch a trailer for the show here.  

February 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Brandt Brauer Frick: DJ Kicks (K7)

Reviewed for Vibe.com: Brandt Brauer Frick DJ Kicks (K7) Watch the video for “Hugo.”

February 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Growing Up Fisher (NBC)

Reviewed for Under The Radar: Growing Up Fisher (NBC) Watch a sneak preview of the show.

February 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

About A Boy (NBC)

Reviewed for Under The Radar: About A Boy (NBC) Watch the trailer for the show.

February 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Cheatahs: Resident Aliens

Cheatahs‘ Nathan Hewitt interviewed for their self-titled debut album for Under The Radar: Cheatahs: Resident Aliens Watch a video of Cheatahs performing “Kenworth” live at Dropout Studios.

February 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Star-Crossed (CW)

Reviewed for Under The Radar: Star-Crossed (CW) Watch the first trailer for the show.

February 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Marissa Nadler: July (Sacred Bones)

Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine: Marissa Nadler July (Sacred Bones) Watch the video for “Was It All A Dream” via Spin.com.

February 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

St. Lucia @ El Rey Theatre

Previewed for LA Weekly: St. Lucia at the El Rey Theatre Watch St. Lucia perform “Elevate” on a Buzzsession at Wild Honey Pie.

February 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Painted Palms: Forever (Polyvinyl)

Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine: Painted Palms Forever (Polyvinyl) Watch the official video for the title track.

February 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

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

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