Dogs, Dildos, and Double Neck Guitars: 10 Items Margaret Cho Can’t Live Without
Seventeenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Margaret Cho: Dogs, Dildos, and Double Neck Guitars: 10 Items Margaret … Continue reading
The Aces Find Their Groove on ‘Gold Star Baby’
The Aces interviewed for their album, Gold Star Baby for SPIN: The Aces Find Their Groove on Gold Star Baby The Mormon-raised Utah quartet trades the heavy emotions of their … Continue reading
At Home With Sebastian Bach
Sebastian Bach interviewed for SPIN‘s A Special 40th Anniversary Issue: At Home With Sebastian Bach The former Skid Row wild man is less wild now, but still a force of … Continue reading
Oasis Bring Hits — And Tears — At First L.A. Show Since 2008
Oasis at Rose Bowl Stadium reviewed for The Hollywood Reporter: Oasis Bring Hits — And Tears — At First L.A. Show Since 2008 The britpop legends continued their lauded reunion … Continue reading
Tune Into FLOOD FM This Weekend for 48 Hours of Oasis Ahead of Rose Bowl Shows
From FLOOD Magazine: Tune Into FLOOD FM This Weekend for 48 Hours of Oasis Ahead of Rose Bowl Shows September 6 and 7 are gonna be the days that we’re gonna throw it … Continue reading
Suede Are Having the Best Decade of Their Lives
Suede‘s Mat Osman interviewed for their album, Antidepressants, for SPIN: Suede Are Having the Best Decade of Their Lives ‘I have a guaranteed way of knowing how well a song is … Continue reading
The Shirley Manson Manifesto
Garbage‘s Shirley Manson interviewed for their album, Let All That We Imagine Be the Light, ahead of their North American tour for SPIN: The Shirley Manson Manifesto The Garbage frontwoman discusses … Continue reading
Suzy Shinn is Dialed In
Producer/engineer/songwriter Suzy Shinn interviewed for the cover of Mix Magazine September 2025 Issue: Suzy Shinn is Dialed In Rising proucer/engineer, a self-described “imperfect perfectionist” has turned her L.A. home into a … Continue reading
From “Hogwarts” to “Hacks” With Music Supervisor Matt Biffa
Hacks‘ Emmy-winning music supervisor Matt Biffa interviewed for his work on the award-winning series for which he is nominated for an Emmy for outstanding music supervision, for Under the Radar … Continue reading
Finding Light in the Darkness of Grief
Lili Haydn and Paul Cantelon interviewed about their album, Lullabies for the Brokenhearted, inspired by the loss of Angela McCluskey for SPIN: Finding Light in the Darkness of Grief Pianist Paul … Continue reading
Sports Team’s Alex Rice Shares His 11 Essential Bars Around the World
Sixteenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Alex Rice of Sports Team, ahead of the U.S. tour with Supergrass … Continue reading
John Power Explains How Cast Landed the Most Coveted Support Slot in Music
Cast‘s John Power interviewed about his group supporting Oasis on the Live ’25 Tour for SPIN: John Power Explains How Cast Landed the Most Coveted Support Slot in Music The … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.98: Oasis Noel Gallagher 1999 Interview
In the 98th 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 second interview … Continue reading
‘AngelHeaded Hipster’ Finally Brings Marc Bolan’s Legacy to American Screens
Ethan Silverman, director of the documentary, AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, interviewed for SPIN: ‘AngelHeaded Hipster’ Finally Brings Marc Bolan’s Legacy to American Screens The new documentary … Continue reading
Guild of Music Supervisors’ The State of Music in Media Conference 2025
Moderating the 2025 Emmy Nominees for Outstanding Music Supervision panel at the Guild of Music Supervisors State of Music in Media Conference on Saturday August 16, 2025. Get tickets … Continue reading
Michael ‘Fitz’ Fitzpatrick of Fitz and the Tantrums Shares His 10 Essential Vacation Destinations
Fifteenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Fitz frontperson of Fitz and the Tantrums, at the time of … Continue reading
FLOOD’s The Best Albums of 2025 (So Far)
For FLOOD‘s Best Albums of 2025 (So Far) write up on: Pulp More
Natalie Bergman Is Finding Respite Again in the Joyfulness of Life
Natalie Bergman interviewed for her album, My Home is Not in This World, for FLOOD Magazine: Natalie Bergman Is Finding Respite Again in the Joyfulness of Life The former Wild … Continue reading
Built to Last: How Modern Shelving® Has Stood the Test of Time in Lily Moayeri’s Home
Interviewed by Modern Shelving® about our extensive collection of their wonderful custom shelves in our home: Built to Last: How Modern Shelving® Has Stood the Test of Time in Lily … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.97: Blur Damon Albarn 1999 Interview
In the 97th 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 second interview … Continue reading
Why Music Documentaries Keep Getting It Wrong
Op-ed for SPIN: Why Music Documentaries Keep Getting It Wrong As music documentaries go mainstream, they are becoming sanitized. The best stories aren’t curated—they’re cracked open Check out some music … Continue reading
Appearances in the Daily Mail at the Time of Oasis’ Reunion
Unexpected appearance in Daily Mail‘s nostalgic Oasis photo essay: Oasis mania Lives Forever! A look back at nostalgic photos from the band’s glory days as the Gallagher brothers finally reunite … Continue reading
SPIN’s 25 Songs That Still Believe in Peace
For SPIN “25 Songs That Still Believe in Peace: Our writers picked the first songs that came to mind when talking about peace. The result: a playlist that proves … Continue reading
Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson Channels Sister’s Death Into His Darkest Music Yet
Unknown Mortal Orchestra‘s Ruban Nielson interviewed for his Curse EP for SPIN: Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson Channels Sister’s Death Into His Darkest Music Yet The six-song release stands as Nielson’s … Continue reading
‘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
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
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
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
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
Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 6.99: Supergrass Danny Goffey 1995 Interview
In the 99th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition), where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 33-year archive, I go back to my … Continue reading →