Netflix’s “We Are the World” Documentary Brings Us Back to That Night
Director Bao Nguyen interviewed about The Greatest Night in Pop the documentary on the making of “We Are the World” for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” series: Netflix’s “We Are the World” Documentary … Continue reading
Lil Nas X Documentary: An Intimate Portrait of a Cultural Pioneer
Interview with directors Carlos López Estrada and Zac Manuel about their documentary Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” series: Lil Nas X Documentary: An Intimate Portrait … Continue reading
Artists and Content Creators’ Impact & Social Responsibilities in a World of AI and Information
Panelist on “Artists and Content Creators’ Impact & Social Responsibilities in a World of AI and Information” featuring Antonio Teoli of Andromeda Sound, Mika Abadie aka Born Dirty and Paul … Continue reading
Aoife O’Donovan Releases Powerful New Anthem Inspired by the 19th Amendment
Aoife O’Donovan interviewed about her song “All My Friends” inspired by the 19th Amendment for SPIN‘s “Singles” series: Aoife O’Donovan Releases Powerful New Anthem Inspired by the 19th Amendment ‘All … Continue reading
Modern English’s Robbie Grey on “I Melt With You” and ‘Making Love as the Bomb Drops’
Modern English‘s Robbie Grey interviewed about their perennial hit, “I Melt With You” for SPIN‘s “The Why & The How” series: Robbie Grey on “I Melt With You” and ‘Making … Continue reading
Author event! Piper Ferguson with Lily Moayeri
Join me and photographer Piper Ferguson for an in-person author event speaking about her book, Indie/Seen at Zibby’s Bookshop in Santa Monica on January 17, 2024 at 6PM Pacific, or you … Continue reading
The Birth of Music Book Club
Writer and DJ Tamara Palmer interviewed about her new venture, Music Book Club, for Book and Film Globe: The Birth of Music Book Club Writer Tamara Palmer got a really … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 5.79: The Chemical Brothers 1994 Interview
In the 79th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we introduce a new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. The kickoff … Continue reading
Rob Bisel on Songs and SZA
Producer/engineer/songwriter Rob Bisel interviewed for his work on SZA‘s SOS for Mix Magazine January 2024 Issue: Capturing SZA’s Vocals with Rob Bisel, Part 1 Producer/engineer Rob Bisel (Kendrick Lamar, Doja Cat, SZA) … Continue reading
Under the Radar’s Top 100 Albums of 2023
For Under the Radar Magazine‘s Top 100 Albums of 2023, write-up on: Shame Food for Worms
The Best Concerts Of 2023
For SPIN‘s Best Concerts of 2023, write-up on Metallica at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on August 27, 2023: The Best Concerts Of 2023 Taylor Swift and Beyoncé led the … Continue reading
EDM Star Kaskade Is Ready to Ruffle More Feathers with Another Christmas Album
Kaskade interviewed ahead of his Christmas shows in Los Angeles and his New Year’s weekend appearances on the West Coast for Los Angeles Magazine: EDM Star Kaskade Is Ready to … Continue reading
The Best Music Books of 2023
Listicle of the 20 best music books of 2023 for FLOOD Magazine: The Best Music Books of 2023 From intimate memoirs, to photo-heavy coffee table books, to graphic novel biographies, we … Continue reading
New Book Unravels the Nick Drake Enigma
Writer Richard Morton Jack interviewed about his new biography on Nick Drake, Nick Drake: A Life for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: New Book Unravels the Nick Drake Enigma We interviewed author … Continue reading
That Rebel Sneer: Billy Idol is ‘Still Killer’
Billy Idol interviewed for the DVD/Blu-ray release of his concert film/documentary, Billy Idol: State Line: Live at the Hoover Dam for SPIN: That Rebel Sneer: Billy Idol is ‘Still Killer’ We … Continue reading
Flood Magazine’s The Best Albums of 2023
For Flood Magazine‘s The Best Albums of 2023 write-ups on: Blur The Ballad of Darren Christine and the Queens Paranoïa, Angels, True Love
You Set the Scene: LA’s Most Influential Music Venues
Feature on Los Angeles music venues over the decades for FLOOD 12: The Los Angeles Issue: You Set the Scene: LA’s Most Influential Music Venues Love’s Johnny Echols, Redd Kross, Surf … Continue reading
Beth Orton on “Weather Alive”
Beth Orton interviewed for her album, Weather Alive, Under the Radar Magazine Issue 71 Beth Orton on “Weather Alive” Best of All Worlds Listen to the Beth Orton episode of the … Continue reading
Here Are Dove Cameron’s Studio Session Essentials
Seventh installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring multi-talented artist, Dove Cameron: Here Are Dove Cameron’s Studio Session Essentials … Continue reading
New INXS Book is a Love Letter to the Fans
INXS‘ Tim Farriss interviewed about the group’s fan-curated book, Calling All Nations: A Fan History of INXS for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: New INXS Book is a Love Letter to the Fans We spoke with … Continue reading
Inside Grammy Nominated Songwriter of the Year Justin Tranter’s Hancock Park Mansion
Songwriter Justin Tranter interviewed for “LA Spaces” in Los Angeles Magazine November 2023 Issue: Read the extended version of the article online: Inside Grammy Nominated Songwriter of the Year Justin … Continue reading
Bush’s Gavin Rossdale Revisits 1995’s Hit Single “Glycerine”
Bush‘s Gavin Rossdale interviewed about the group’s hit, “Glycerine” ahead of the release of its compilation Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994 – 2023 for SPIN‘s “The Why The How” series: Bush’s … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.77: Wham! and Andrew Ridgeley
In the 77the episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 40 years of experiences with Wham! culminating with my interview with the duo’s Andrew Ridgeley for … Continue reading
In New Graphic Novel, Miles Davis Becomes ‘Music You Can See’
Musician and visual artist Dave Chisholm interviewed for his graphic novel Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: In New Graphic Novel, Miles Davis Becomes … Continue reading
Photographer Piper Ferguson’s ‘Moments’ Define the History of Alt Rock
Photographer Piper Ferguson interviewed about her book, Indie/Seen: The Indie Rock Photography of Piper Ferguson, for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: Photographer Piper Ferguson’s ‘Moments’ Define the History of Alt Rock … Continue reading
Hollywood’s New Leaders of 2023
Profiled new leaders Maxime Cottray, Dane Joseph, Sherry Liu, Nick Bral, Marta Planells, Gabrielle Blitz Rosen, Shelby Shaftel, Warda Baig, Layne Cooperstein, Andie Cox and Kailey Marsh in music, film, … Continue reading
Classic Tracks: Culture Club’s “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me”
Producer Steve Levine interviewed for his work on Culture Club‘s “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” for the “Classic Tracks” series of Mix Magazine November 2023 Issue: Classic Tracks: … Continue reading
In New Book, Johnny Marr Lets His Guitars Tell His Story
Johnny Marr interviewed for his book, Marr’s Guitars, for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: In New Book, Johnny Marr Lets His Guitars Tell His Story ‘Marr’s Guitars’ was released on October 17 … Continue reading
‘I’m a Single-Minded Voyeur’: Grace Potter’s Road Trip Essentials
Sixth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring powerhouse musician, Grace Potter: ‘I’m a Single-Minded Voyeur’: Grace Potter’s Road … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.76: Taylor Hanson on the Iranian Protest Anthem “Baraye”
In the 76th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I am joined by Taylor Hanson who reads the “as told to” portion of the most recent article I wrote … Continue reading
The Ultimate History of Island Records Has Finally Arrived (Vol. 1, Anyway…)
Neil Storey interviewed about his multi-volume chronology of Island Records, The Island Book of Records Volume I: 1959-1968 for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: The Ultimate History of Island Records Has Finally … Continue reading
Joan Baez On Dylan, Activism & Living An ‘Extraordinary Life’
Joan Baez interviewed for the documentary of her life, Joan Baez: I Am a Noise for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” series: Joan Baez On Dylan, Activism & Living An ‘Extraordinary Life’ … Continue reading
Glam the Justin Tranter Way
Fifth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring songwriter extraordinaire, Justin Tranter: Glam the Justin Tranter Way Whether it’s attire, accessories, makeup, … Continue reading
The Roxy’s 50th Takes Center Stage With Grammy Museum Exhibit
The GRAMMY Museum‘s Chief Curator and VP of Curatorial Affairs, Jasen Emmons interviewed for The Roxy: 50 Years on the Sunset Strip exhibition for Los Angeles Magazine: The Roxy’s 50th … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.75: Angela McCluskey
In the 75th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 20 years of experiences with Angela McCluskey. To subscribe to the free Pictures of Lily newsletter, … Continue reading
Bebel Gilberto Wrestles With Love, Loss & Bossa Nova Legacy On Beautiful New Album
Bebel Gilberto interviewed for her album, João, for SPIN‘s “On the Record” series: Bebel Gilberto Wrestles With Love, Loss & Bossa Nova Legacy On Beautiful New Album On ‘João,’ the four-time … Continue reading
Taylor Hanson on the Iranian Protest Anthem “Baraye” and Telling ‘A Human Story Through Music’
Taylor Hanson interviewed for the release of “Baraye – For Women Life Freedom” for SPIN: Taylor Hanson on the Iranian Protest Anthem “Baraye” and Telling ‘A Human Story Through Music’ Taylor, … Continue reading
Want To Live Like Duran Duran’s John Taylor? Here’s How
Fourth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Duran Duran‘s John Taylor: Want To Live Like Duran Duran’s John Taylor? Here’s … Continue reading
Dreamin’ Wild’s Donnie Emerson’s Real Life Fairy Tale
Donnie and Nancy Sophia Emerson interviewed for the biopic of Donnie’s life, Dreamin’ Wild, starring Casey Affleck and Zooey Deschanel for SPIN: Dreamin’ Wild’s Donnie Emerson’s Real Life Fairy Tale The … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.74: The Verve
In the 74th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my multiple experiences with The Verve and later, Richard Ashcroft. Listen here: Or on your preferred podcast … Continue reading
Andrew Ridgeley Tells Us All About the Summer of Wham!
Andrew Ridgeley interviewed for the WHAM! Netflix documentary and the release of the 40th anniversary singles collection, The Singles: Echoes From the Edge of Heaven for SPIN: Andrew Ridgeley Tells Us All … Continue reading
LA Story: A Tribute to the Park Plaza Hotel’s Underground Music Scene
Feature on the Park Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles as the birthplace for music and culture movements in the city for SPIN: LA Story: A Tribute to the Park Plaza … Continue reading
Scoring Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Composers Gordy Haab and Stephen Barton itnerviewed for their work on the video game STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor for Mix Magazine August 2023 Issue: Scoring STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor Co-composers … Continue reading
Tom Tom Club’s Chris Frantz On Paris, Pizza & Other Alt Essentials
Third installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club‘s Chris Frantz: Tom Tom Club’s … Continue reading
The Revolution Will Be Taped
Excerpt from The Life, Death, and Afterlife of the Record Store: A Global History, the book in which I have a chapter, accompanied by a little background on the book on … Continue reading
‘We Did The Booze, The Drugs, The Fun’: Belinda Carlisle Recalls Touring With The Go-Go’s
Belinda Carlisle interviewed ahead of her tour for SPIN‘s “One Crazy Tour” series: ‘We Did The Booze, The Drugs, The Fun’: Belinda Carlisle Recalls Touring With The Go-Go’s Groupies, being … Continue reading
Three Years After Her Stroke, Lucinda Williams Is Back With A Powerful New Album
Lucinda Williams interviewed for her album, Stories From a Rock n Roll Heart for SPIN‘s “On the Record” series: Three Years After Her Stroke, Lucinda Williams Is Back With A … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.73: Christine and the Queens
In the 73rd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my one-time experience with Christine and the Queens when I interviewed him for the cover of FLOOD … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.78: Pulp
In the 78the episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my brief experiences with Pulp. To subscribe to the free Pictures of Lily newsletter, click here. Listen here: … Continue reading →