Tahereh Mafi: An Emotion of Great Delight
Reviewed for Book and Film Globe: Tahereh Mafi: An Emotion of Great Delight
Grouplove, SOFI TUKKER, Portugal. The Man, and More Talk Best Live Stream Practices for a Post-Pandemic World
Report for FLOOD Magazine on: Grouplove, SOFI TUKKER, Portugal. The Man, and More Talk Best Live Stream Practice for a Post-Pandemic World:The artists, along with live stream platform founders, weigh … Continue reading
Who Can Play Boy George in ‘Karma Chameleon’ Movie? Adam Lambert, Olly Alexander and 3 More Worth Considering
Op-ed on who should play Boy George in his upcoming biopic, Karma Chameleon for Variety: Who Can Play Boy George in ‘Karma Chameleon’ Movie? Adam Lambert, Olly Alexander and 3 … Continue reading
Second Appearance on The Book and Film Globe Week in Review Podcast
Second appearance on the Book and Film Globe‘s The Week in Review podcast recorded live on Clubhouse, I’m at 51 minutes and 15 seconds:
Shrill (Season Three) Hulu
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Shrill: Season Three (Hulu) Watch the official trailer for Season Three of Shrill.
Power of Women: The New York-Based Music Executives Making an Impact
Write-ups on Warner Music Group‘s Oana Ruxandra, RCA Records‘ Sam Selolwane and The Davis Firm‘s Kim Youngberg for Variety Power of Women in Comedy Issue May 5, 2021 as part of … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.37: Manic Street Preachers
In the 37th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with the Manic Street Preachers on the 25th anniversary of their album, Everything Must Go. Image … Continue reading
Deadmau5 Launches Dance Music Label Targeting Placements in Film, TV, Advertising
News feature on the launch of deadmau5‘s new label, beathau5, exclusive to Variety: deadmau5 Launches Dance Music Label Targeting Placements in Film, TV, Advertising
Chad Is Very Bad
Essay on the TBS sitcom, Chad, for Book and Film Globe: Chad Is Very Bad Watch an official trailer for the show.
First Appearance on The Book and Film Globe Week in Review Podcast
First appearance on the Book and Film Globe‘s The Week in Review podcast recorded live on Clubhouse: The Book and Film Globe Week in Review PodcastThe second edition of our … Continue reading
A Beginner’s Guide to NFTs
Primer for Festival Advisor on NFTs, cryptocurrencies and blockchains: A Beginner’s Guide to NFTs Join Festival Advisor.
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.36: Giorgio Moroder
In the 36th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences interviewing and having my life soundtracked by Giorgio Moroder. Listen here: Or on your preferred podcast … Continue reading
Ali Araghi: The Immortals of Tehran
Reviewed for Book and Film Globe: Ali Araghi: The Immortals of Tehran Watch a two-minute book talk on The Immortals of Tehran from me.
London Grammar’s Hannah Reid Discusses Baring Her Soul on “Californian Soil”
London Grammar‘s Hannah Reid interviewed for their album, Californian Soil for FLOOD Magazine: London Grammar’s Hannah Reid Discusses Baring Her Soul On Californian SoilThe UK trio’s vocalist shares the backstory … Continue reading
Veteran Tales: Darren Traub
Entertainment attorney Darren Traub of WWE interviewed about the trajectory of his career in music, gaming, esports, technology and wrestling for Festival Advisor: Veteran Tales: Darren Traub Keep up with … Continue reading
10 Music Supervisors To Watch In 2021
Profiled 10 music supervisors to watch for Variety 8 April 2020 Issue: 10 Music Supervisors To Watch In 2021
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.35: Daft Punk
In the 35th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences interviewing and bumping into Daft Punk from 1997 to 2017. Listen here: Or on your preferred podcast … Continue reading
Ranked: Oasis’ Discography Inclusive of Studio, Live and Compilation Albums
All Oasis’ albums: studio, live and compilation, ranked for Under the Radar: Ranked: Oasis’ Discography Inclusive of Studio, Live and Compilation Albums
Los Angeles Art Galleries Turn to Technology and Beyond
Feature on how four independent Los Angeles art galleries: Art Angels, Thinkspace Projects, Corey Helford Gallery and Eastern Projects have pivoted their exhibitions during the pandemic and moving forward for … Continue reading
Guest On Kaveh J.’s Screening Room Podcast Speaking About HBO’s “Betty”
Guested on an episode of Kaveh J.’s Screening Room podcast speaking about HBO’s Betty: Discussing 2020’s Most Underrated TV Series, “Betty” Follow Kaveh J.’s Screening Room on Anchor, or your … Continue reading
Tayla Parx Shares Industry Advice During Her GRAMMY U Masterclass
Recap of Tayla Parx Masterclass for Grammy U for Recording Academy/Grammys: Tayla Parx Shares Industry Advice During Her Grammy U MasterclassLeading up to the 2021 GRAMMY Awards show, Tayla Parx … Continue reading
How MusiCares’ Music On A Mission Honored The Resilience Of The Music Community
Recap of MusiCares‘ Music on a Mission virtual concert and fundraiser for Recording Academy/Grammys: How MusiCares’ Music on a Mission Honored the Resilience of the Music Community Listen to a … Continue reading
A Year in Lockdown Here Are the Series That Got Television Editor, Lily Moayeri Through Pandemic
Listicle for Under the Radar: A Year in Lockdown, Here Are The Series That Got Television Editor, Lily Moayeri, Through Pandemic
Why I Like Frank Zappa
Essay for Rock and Roll Globe: Why I Like Frank ZappaGetting into the iconic American composer in the age of “cancel culture”
The Things That Got Us Through the Pandemic Year
Contributed my experience watching Liam Gallagher‘s livestream “Down by the River” to a collection of “things that got us through the pandemic year” for Book and Film Globe: Things That … Continue reading
Michael Kiwanuka Finally Relaxed Enough to Make His Best Album
Michael Kiwanuka interviewed for his third album, KIWANUKA, which is nominated for Best Rock Album ahead of Grammys for Spin: Michael Kiwanuka Finally Relaxed Enough to Make His Best AlbumThe … Continue reading
Veteran Tales: Rida Naser
SiriusXM‘s Rida Naser interviewed about her ride in radio for Festival Advisor: Veteran Tales: Rida Naser Listen to Rida every weekday on SiriusXM’s BPM Channel.
Terence Blanchard Interviewed for Mix Sound for Film and TV Awards Season
Terence Blanchard interviewed for Mix Presents Sound for Film and TV Awards Season Composer Profile: Da 5 Bloods – Presented by Netflix Watch the introduction for the virtual festival here.
50 Women of the Disco
I am one of the women featured in Disco Donnie Presents “50 Women of the Disco” a list of women who the longstanding promotor highlights as “powerhouses who are trailblazing … Continue reading
Cyndi Lauper Is Still The Feminist Pop Star We Need
Essay on how Cyndi Lauper became a feminist pop icon for The Recording Academy/Grammy: Cyndi Lauper Is Still The Feminist Pop Star We NeedFrom her impactful 1983 debut album ‘She’s … Continue reading
The Best Young Adult Nonfiction for Women’s History Month
Listicle of young adult nonfiction titles for Women’s History Month for Book and Film Globe: The Best Young Adult Nonfiction for Women’s History MonthFrom scientists to activists to singers, these … Continue reading
Sculptor Gabriel Muñoz Ramirez Turns Demolition Debris Into Art
Sculptor Gabriel Muñoz Ramirez interviewed about his piece, Chilling Giant, in Monteverde, Costa Rica for Fine Art Globe: Sculptor Gabriel Muñoz Ramirez Turns Demolition Debris Into ArtThe Costa Rican artist’s … Continue reading
‘The Raw Materials Were Her Life’: The New Billie Eilish Documentary Shoots for Storytelling with No Filter
Writer and director R.J. Cutler interviewed about his work on the Billie Eilish documentary, The World’s A Little Blurry for Los Angeles Magazine: ‘The Raw Materials Were Her Life’: The … Continue reading
An Exciting Year For Black Young Adult Authors
Listicle of returning Black young adult authors for Book and Film Globe: An Exciting Year For Black Young Adult AuthorsGreat new narratives from returning favorites
Surrealism Meets Art Nouveau In Godie Arboleda’s Murals
Colombian visual artist Godie Arboleda interviewed for Fine Art Globe: Surrealism meets Art Nouveau in Godie Arboleda’s muralsColombian artist brings together humans, animals, and plants in a magical realism setting … Continue reading
Premiere: South Returns With Video for “Breaking Away” and Announces Debut Album Reissue
South‘s Joel Cadbury interviewed for the re-release of the band’s debut album, From Here On In on its 20th anniversary plus the premiere of their video for “Breaking Away” for … Continue reading
The Andrew Watt Touch
Andrew Watt interviewed for the cover of Mix Magazine February 2021 Issue: The Andrew Watt Touch:Producer of the Year Nominee Just Loves to Rock Listen to a playlist of songs … Continue reading
Sci-Fi Skye: Morcheeba Singer Is the Voice of ‘You and I’ From Amazon Prime’s ‘Bliss’
Write-up on the exclusive premiere of Will Bates‘ “You and I” featuring Skye Edwards from the Amazon Prime Video original film, Bliss, for Variety: Sci-Fi Skye: Morcheeba Singer Is The … Continue reading
Duran Duran Debuts Video for David Bowie ‘Five Years’ Cover
Write-up on the video premiere of Duran Duran‘s cover of David Bowie’s “Five Years” for Variety: Duran Duran Debuts Video for David Bowie’s “Five Years” Cover Watch the video here … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.30: Johnny Marr
In the 30th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my various experiences with Johnny Marr over the last 20+ years. Listen here: Or on your preferred podcast … Continue reading
In Conversation: Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore on the Primate Themes of His New Instrumental EP
Martin Gore interviewed for his The Third Chimpanzee EP for FLOOD Magazine: In Conversation: Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore on the Primate Themes of his New Instrumental EP Listen to Martin … Continue reading
Hear Us Out: ‘Cobra Kai’ Has a Music Problem
Joint op-ed on the needle drops of Cobra Kai with my editor, Shirley Halperin, for Variety: Hear Us Out: Cobra Kai Has A Music Problem Listen to the series soundtrack … Continue reading
Khruangbin on Mordechai: Texas Trifold
Khruangbin‘s Laura Lee Ochoa, Mark Speer and Donald “DJ” Johnson interviewed for their album, Mordechai for Under the Radar Magazine Issue 67: Khruangbin on MordechaiTexas Trifold Listen the Pictures of … Continue reading
Cobra Kai: Season Three (Netflix)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Cobra Kai: Season Three (Netflix) Watch the official trailer for Season Three.
New Year x New Music x New Normal: How Artists, Creatives And The Music Industry Learned To Pivot And Adapt During The Pandemic
Recap of The Recording Academy‘s Los Angeles Chapter Summit: New Year x New Music x New Normal for Grammy.com: New Year x New Music x New Normal: How Artists, Creatives … Continue reading
Former KCRW Music Director Jason Bentley Is Back with a Podcast Packed with Stars
Jason Bentley interviewed for his new podcast, The Backstory, for Los Angeles Magazine: Former KCRW Music Director Jason Bentley Is Back with a Podcast Packed with StarsOn his new Soho … Continue reading
Andrew Watt Primed for Grammy Walk
Preview of feature on Grammy-nominated producer/songwriter/guitar player Andrew Watt for Mix Magazine February 2021 Issue: Andrew Watt Primed For Grammy WalkHe’s on fire and he’s up for Producer of the … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.27: The Avalanches
In the 27th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences behind the scenes of interviewing The Avalanches most recently for Under the Radar Magazine. Listen here: Or on … Continue reading
The 2020 FLOOD Holiday Gifts That Give Back Guide
Compiled a list of organizations, non-profits and charities who are by supporting and aiding music workers, either through product sales ranging from books, magazines, prints, apparel and more, or direct … Continue reading
