‘It’s Always on a Fucking Knife Edge’: Inside Blur’s Latest Reunion in ‘To The End’
Blur‘s Alex James and director Toby L. interviewed about Blur‘s documentary, To the End, for SPIN: ‘It’s Always on a Fucking Knife Edge’: Inside Blur’s Latest Reunion in ‘To The End’Bassist … Continue reading
‘The Bear’ Season 4’s 10 Best Needle Drop Moments
List of the 10 best needle drops, one per episode, from The Bear (Season Four) for The Hollywood Reporter: ‘The Bear’ Season 4’s 10 Best Needle Drop Moments The show once … Continue reading
From the Vault: Moby talks music and making landmark album play in 1999
Extracts from Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.96: Moby 1999 Interview published on Audio Media International: From the Vault: Moby talks music and making landmark album play in … Continue reading
The Evolution of Luke Spiller
Fourteenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring The Struts frontperson, Luke Spiller, at the time of her first … Continue reading
HotWax Delivers A ‘Hot Shock’
HotWax‘s Lola Sam, producers Catherine Marks and Steph Marziano, and mixer Neil Comber interviewed for the album, Hot Shock, for Mix Magazine‘s June 2025 Issue: HotWax Delivers A ‘Hot Shock’ The … Continue reading
Explore the Sunset Strip with Me
Join me on my Airbnb Experience: “Uncover the Sunset Strip With a Music Journalist.” Book here. Read some articles I’ve written about Los Angeles music venues: The Roxy’s 50th Takes … Continue reading
Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy (Netflix)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy (Netflix) Watch the official trailer for Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy.
Röyksopp’s Freedom Frequency
Röyksopp‘s Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland interviewed about their rework and remix album, True Electric, for SPIN: Röyksopp’s Freedom Frequency The Norwegian electronic duo discusses their prolific creative streak, why they … Continue reading
30 Years Gone By, and in the Meantime, Spacehog is Back
Spacehog‘s Royston Langdon interviewed about his perennial hit, “In the Meantime,” for SPIN‘s “The Why & the How” series: 30 Years Gone By, and in the Meantime, Spacehog is Back … Continue reading
Belinda Gets ‘Indómita’
Belinda interviewed for her album, Indómita, for SPIN: Belinda Gets ‘Indómita’ The Mexican superstar opens up about female empowerment, breaking genre barriers, and why her fifth album is her most personal … Continue reading
Island Time: From Dance Floors to Yacht Rock, the Ting Tings Ride A New Wave
The Ting Tings‘ Katie White and Jules De Martino interviewed about their album, Home, for SPIN: Island Time: From Dance Floors to Yacht Rock, the Ting Tings Ride A New Wave … Continue reading
SCL Online Screening + Q&A: Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
Moderating a Q&A with music supervisor Stephanie Diaz-Matos about her work on Peacock‘s Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist for The Society of Composers & Lyricists on Tuesday June 3, 2025. … Continue reading
SPIN’s Best Albums of 2025 (So Far)
For SPIN‘s Best Albums of 2025 (So Far) write ups on: Domino Kirke The Most Familiar Star Garbage Let All That We Imagine Be the LightLuke Spiller Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes … Continue reading
The Sparks Effect: Ron and Russell Mael’s Enduring Magic
Sparks‘ Ron and Russell Mael interviewed for their album, MAD!, for SPIN: The Sparks Effect: Ron and Russell Mael’s Enduring Magic We spoke with the brothers about continuing their irreverent musical … Continue reading
A Brief History of House
Essay on “A Brief History of House: How disco’s revenge crawled out of the Chicago underground to become the eternal loved up soundtrack for Gen X and beyond” for Sorbet … Continue reading
The Church of BLOND:ISH
BLOND:ISH interviewed ahead of her Abracadabra Pacha residency for the digital cover of SPIN‘s May Issue: The Church of BLOND:ISH For DJ-producer Vivie-ann Bakos, there’s power in numbers
CHVRCHES Frontwoman Lauren Mayberry Shares Her Touring Essentials
Thirteenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring CHVRCHES frontwoman, Lauren Mayberry, at the time of her first solo … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.95: Siouxsie Sioux 2007 Interview
In the 95th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition) where I share my experience about a specific interview from my almost 33-year archive, I revisit my only … Continue reading
Simple Minds is Alive and Kicking
Simple Minds‘ Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill interviewed about their live album, Live in the City of Diamonds, Ruby Anniversary Edition of their album Once Upon a Time, “Alive and … Continue reading
‘Forever’ Gets An Update
Essay on the recent revival of Judy Blume books in movies and television for Book and Film Globe: ‘Forever’ Gets An Update But Judy Blume adaptations belong in the 70s … Continue reading
Duran Duran’s John Taylor Launches Athleisure Collection Designed With Fans in Mind
Duran Duran‘s John Taylor and Punkmasters‘ Patty Palazzo interviewed about their collaborative fashion venture, JT x PM for The Hollywood Reporter: Duran Duran’s John Taylor Launches Athleisure Collection Designed With … Continue reading
The Songs That Made Me a Songwriter: Dan Wilson’s Sunday Night Ritual
Songwriter Dan Wilson interviewed for SPIN‘s “Songs That Made Me a Songwriter” series: The Songs That Made Me a Songwriter: Dan Wilson’s Sunday Night Ritual From “Closing Time” to the Oscars, the Grammy-winning songwriter … Continue reading
Music Made to Order
Entrepreneur Jordan Passman interviewed about his music licensing company, Score a Score, for The Hollywood Reporter May 7, 2025 Issue: Score a Score Marks 15 Years of Music Made to … Continue reading
SASAMI: A New Kind of Pop Star
Sasami interviewed for her Blood on the Silver Screen album and tour for the digital cover of FLOOD Magazine: Sasami: A New Kind of Pop Star In our latest digital cover … Continue reading
The Song That Connected: Stereo MC’s Reflect on Their ‘92 Global Hit
Stereo MC’s Rob Birch and Nick Hallam interviewed about their song “Connected” for SPIN‘s “The Why & The How” series: The Song That Connected: Stereo MC’s Reflect on Their ‘92 Global … Continue reading
From Notebooks to New Songs: Suzanne Vega’s Creative Compost
Suzanne Vega interviewed for her album, Flying With Angels, for SPIN: From Notebooks to New Songs: Suzanne Vega’s Creative Compost The artist talks about the evergreen, personal, political, and observational songs … Continue reading
‘Thunderbolts*’ Composers Son Lux On the “Leap of Faith” Marvel Took On The Film’s Experimental Score
Son Lux interviewed for their score for Marvel‘s Thunderbolts* for The Hollywood Reporter: ‘Thunderbolts*’ Composers Son Lux On the “Leap of Faith” Marvel Took On The Film’s Experimental Score “We could … Continue reading
40 Years Later, Andy Bell Is Still Lifting People Up
Andy Bell interviewed for his third solo album, , for SPIN: 40 Years Later, Andy Bell Is Still Lifting People Up The Erasure frontman on the making of his solo new … Continue reading
Guest on Litter on the Breeze Podcast
Guest on Litter on the Breeze podcast, “An unofficial and non-afilliated podcast about the music, the stories and most importantly the fans of the band Suede. A non-chronological look at – … Continue reading
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Says ‘Heck Yeah’ At Thought of Performing At the Sphere
Metallica‘s Kirk Hammett interviewed for his coffee table guitar book with Gibson, The Collection, for the Hollywood Reporter: Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Says ‘Heck Yeah’ At Thought of Performing At the … Continue reading
Justin Hawkins on What Makes Him Happy…At Least for Now
Twelfth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring The Darkness frontman and internet star, Justin Hawkins: Justin Hawkins on … Continue reading
The Many Lives of Domino Kirke
Domino Kirke interviewed for her album, The Most Familiar Star, for SPIN: The Many Lives of Domino Kirke On her new album, motherhood, marriage, and embracing the grief of transformation Watch … Continue reading
‘The Evin Prison Bakers’ Club’: Surviving Islamic Repression, One Recipe At a Time
Review of Evin Prison Bakers’ Club by Sepideh Gholian for Book and Film Globe: ‘The Evin Prison Bakers’ Club’: Surviving Islamic Repression, One Recipe At a Time Human rights activist Sepideh … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.94: Ian Brown 1998 Interview
In the 94th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition) where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive, I revisit my only interview … Continue reading
DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2025
Write ups on Avant Gardner and Brooklyn Mirage (#17), Boomerang (#40), LIV (#75), Marquee (#54), Omnia (#48), Papaya (#21), Republic (#90), Soundcheck (#57), Zouk Las Vegas (#59)and Zouk Singapore (#30) … Continue reading
Billy Idol On The Rock Hall and “Telling The Story Of My Life” On Upcoming Album ‘Dream Into It’
Billy Idol interviewed about his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination and his new album, Dream Into It, for The Hollywood Reporter: Billy Idol On The Rock Hall and “Telling … Continue reading
Sun’s Out, Guns Out: L.A. Guns Still Know How to Rock
L.A. Guns‘ Tracii Guns interviewed for their album, Leopard Skin, for SPIN: Sun’s Out, Guns Out: L.A. Guns Still Know How to Rock Frontman Tracii Guns on the band’s new … Continue reading
Q+A: Lily Moayeri on Her Favorite Music Books and Writing from a Personal Place
Interviewed by Tamara Palmer for Music Book Club about The Life, Death, and Afterlife of the Record Store: A Global History: Q+A: Lily Moayeri on Her Favorite Music Books and Writing … Continue reading
75 Years of Atlantic Records
Contributed the dance music essay to: Taschen and Atlantic Records Present: 75 Years of Atlantic Records Published on March 30, 2025 Order the book directly from Taschen here. Or join … Continue reading
The 100 Best Dance Songs of All Time (100-1): Staff List
For Billboard‘s “The 100 Best Dance Songs of All Time (100-10): Staff List“ write-ups on: The Orb “Little Fluffy Clouds,“ Future Sound of London “Papua New Guinea,” Donna Summer “MacArthur Park Suite,” … Continue reading
Bryan Ferry’s New Album is ‘The Kind of Record I Always Wanted to Make’
Bryan Ferry interviewed for Loose Talk, his collaborative album with multidisciplinary artist, Amelia Barratt, for SPIN: Bryan Ferry’s New Album is ‘The Kind of Record I Always Wanted to Make’ The … Continue reading
How The GRAMMY Museum Is Expanding Its Mission In 2025
Five highlights from the GRAMMY Museum‘s 2025 plans for GRAMMY.com: How The GRAMMY Museum Is Expanding Its Mission In 2025 From free admission for visitors under 17 to expanded GRAMMY … Continue reading
Before Tracy Chapman, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift, There Was Janis Ian
Janis Ian interviewed for her documentary, Janis Ian: Breaking Silence, for SPIN: Before Tracy Chapman, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift, There Was Janis Ian The Grammy-winning musician on her new documentary, … Continue reading
Smoke Signals: The Intimate Universe of Cigarettes After Sex
Cigarettes After Sex‘s Greg Gonzalez interviewed for SPIN‘s March 2025 digital cover story: Smoke Signals: The Intimate Universe of Cigarettes After Sex Frontman Greg Gonzalez on new love, metal influences, … Continue reading
Neal Francis Returns to Zero
Neal Francis interviewed for his album, Return to Zero, for SPIN: Neal Francis Returns to Zero The singer-songwriter on his new album, recovery, and thoughts on life and death Listen to Return … Continue reading
The Top 5 Afrobeat Songs, According to Yannis Philippakis
Yannis Philippakis interviewed about his Top 5 afrobeat songs for SPIN 2024 Year End Issue: The Top 5 Afrobeat Songs, According to Yannis Philippakis Yannis Philippakis was force-fed Fela Kuti and … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.93: John Squire 1997 Interview
In the 93rd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition) where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive, I revisit my only interview … Continue reading
‘Death is All About Perspective’: How TOKiMONSTA is Learning to Push Forward
TOKiMONSTA interviewed for her album, Eternal Reverie, for SPIN: ‘Death is All About Perspective’: How TOKiMONSTA is Learning to Push Forward The Grammy-nominated electronic music producer on how her new … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.96: Moby 1999 Interview
In the 96th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition), where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 33-year archive, I revisit my first interview … Continue reading →