Lily Moayeri

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

There’s Now an Electronic Remix Package of Iranian Protest Anthem ‘Baraye’

News story on the release of “Baraye” remix package spearheaded by DJ/producer Human Rias for Billboard: There’s Now an Electronic Remix Package of Iranian Protest Anthem ‘Baraye’ The lead remix … Continue reading

January 27, 2023 · Leave a comment

A DJ’s Guide to Finance: How Some Are Turning Their ‘Rent Money’ Into Retirement Money

Electronic music artists TOKiMONSTA, Richie Hawtin, Dimitri Vegas, Nicole Moudaber, 12th Planet, TEED, and Dub Pistols, agent Saleem Amode, manager Steve Braines interviewed on the topic of what DJ/producers do with their … Continue reading

January 27, 2023 · Leave a comment

‘Woman, Life, Freedom’: Hear a New Electronic Compilation From 12 Iranian Female Producers

News item on the release of Woman, Life, Freedom, a compilation of all original electronic music from Iranian female musicians for Billboard: ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’: Hear a New Electronic Compilation From … Continue reading

January 20, 2023 · Leave a comment

‘It Breaks My Heart’: Iranian Electronic Artists Dubfire, Lady Faith & Starfari on the Country’s Ongoing Protests & The Beauty of Their Culture

Dubfire, Lady Faith and Starfari interviewed about their experiences in Iran and what it means to be Iranian at the time of the current uprising in that country for Billboard: … Continue reading

January 11, 2023 · Leave a comment

Guest on Don’t Kill the Vibe Podcast Speaking About Music and Politics in the Context of the Iran Revolution

Guested on an episode of Don’t Kill the Vibe Podcast speaking about music and politics, particularly in the context of the 2022 Iran Revolution with hosts Katie Bain and Zel McCarthy … Continue reading

November 15, 2022 · Leave a comment

20 Questions With Jean-Michel Jarre

Jean-Michel Jarre interviewed for his album, Oxymore, for Billboard: 20 Questions With Jean-Michel Jarre: ‘Electronic Music Has Really Been the Perfect Opportunity to Lead My Rebellion’ Watch the album trailer for Oxymore.

October 21, 2022 · Leave a comment

20 Questions With Kerri Chandler

Kerri Chandler interviewed for his album, Space and Places, for Billboard: 20 Questions With Kerri Chandler: How An Obsession With the Club World’s Best Sound Systems Forged the Icon’s Latest Album … Continue reading

October 13, 2022 · Leave a comment

20 Questions With Maxim of The Prodigy

Maxim of The Prodigy aka Double M interviewed about his “Lepidopterror” NFT collection in collaboration with Snowcrash and dropping on Crypto.com for Billboard/Billboard Dance: 20 Questions With Maxim of The … Continue reading

July 26, 2022 · Leave a comment

20 Questions With Richie Hawtin

Richie Hawtin interviewed for his album with Chilly Gonzales, Consumed in Key, for Billboard: 20 Questions With Richie Hawtin: Talks Unconventional Collaboration With Chilly Gonzales & Why ‘In a Way, It’s Always Been … Continue reading

April 1, 2022 · Leave a comment

The Women of Dance Music Celebrated In New Book ‘Lady of the House’

Lady of the House compilers, Laila Mckenzie and Ian Snowball, as well as DJ Lisa Loud and editor/writer Sarah Polonsky interviewed ahead of the book’s release for Billboard/Billboard Dance: The Women of Dance Music Celebrated … Continue reading

November 11, 2021 · Leave a comment

20 Questions With Paul van Dyk: The Trance Icon on Growing Up in East Berlin & Why Social Distancing ‘Is Incorrect’ as a Term

Paul van Dyk interviewed for his album, Escape Reality, for Billboard/Billboard Dance: 20 Questions With Paul van Dyk: The Trance Icon on Growing Up in East Berlin & Why Social Distancing ‘Is … Continue reading

April 21, 2020 · Leave a comment

Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.8: The Women of Strictly Rhythm

  In the eighth episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Gladys Pizarro and Bari Gossman, the women behind legendary … Continue reading

March 25, 2020 · Leave a comment

Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.6: Underworld

  In the sixth episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Underworld‘s Karl Hyde and Rick Smith about their year-long project, DRIFT … Continue reading

February 26, 2020 · Leave a comment

20 Questions With Underworld: The Dance Icon on ’90s Raves, EDM & Their Upcoming Tour

Underworld‘s Karl Hyde and Rick Smith interviewed ahead of their upcoming North America tour for Billboard Dance: 20 Questions with Underworld: The Dance Icons on ’90s Raves, EDM & Their Upcoming Tour The … Continue reading

February 10, 2020 · Leave a comment

I Is For Idris, J Is For Justice, P Is For Porta Potties: The ABCs of All My Friends Music Festival 2019

All My Friends DTLA 2019 reviewed for Billboard/Billboard Dance: I Is For Idris, J Is For Justice, P Is For Porta Potties: The ABCs of All My Friends Music Festival 2019 Listen … Continue reading

October 21, 2019 · Leave a comment

MEETSSS Is the Dance-Centric Music Industry Conference For and By Women — And Everyone’s Invited

shesaid.so founder, Andreea Magdalina interviewed about the organization’s inaugural MEETSSS conference for Billboard: MEETSSS is the Dance-Centric Music Industry Conference For and By Women–And Everyone’s Invited Find out more information about MEETSSS here.

September 25, 2019 · Leave a comment

ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO

ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO at Loews Hollywood Hotel on May 2-4, 2019 covered for Mix Magazine July 2019 Issue: ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO Watch some videos from the EXPO via ASCAP’s … Continue reading

July 10, 2019 · Leave a comment

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