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
She Said So Alternative Power 100 Music List 2020
I am an honoree at She Said So‘s Alternative Power 100 Music List 2020.Full list of She Said So Alternative Power 100 Music List 2020 here.
Flood Magazine’s The Best Albums Of 2020
For Flood Magazine‘s The Best Albums of 2020 write-up on:
Disclosure Interviewed For Infinity Festival x Capitol Royale
Video interview with Disclosure for Capitol Royale as part of the “story enabled by technology” Infinity Festival Hollywood about the duo’s environmental proactivity and the virtual promotion of their latest … Continue reading
Veteran Tales: George Stavro
Audio engineer George Stavro video interview and print interview for Festival Advisor about his 30+ years in the audio business: Veteran Tales: George Stavro Check out George’s company Sonic Lab … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.25: Khruangbin
In the 25th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing the three members of Khruangbin for Under the Radar Magazine. Listen … Continue reading
Damian Lazarus: Rebel Raver Re-emerges
Damian Lazarus interviewed for the cover of DJ Times Magazine DJ Expo Week 2020 Issue Damian Lazarus: Rebel Raver Re-emergesFlourishing Check out all things Damian Lazarus right here.
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.24: Liam Gallagher
In the 24th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of knowing and interviewing Liam Gallagher, with and without Oasis, for various publications over the … Continue reading
Can Music Make You Sick?
Sally Gross and George Musgrave interviewed about their research and book on mental health, Can Music Make You Sick? for Mix Magazine November 2020 Issue. Can Music Make You Sick?A … Continue reading
Composer Laura Karpman
Composer Laura Karpman interviewed for her work on HBO‘s Lovecraft Country and the Discovery limited series, Why We Hate for Mix Magazine November 2020 Issue Composer Laura Karpman Watch my … Continue reading
Laura Karpman Interviewed for Mix Sound for Film and TV Composer’s Lounge
Laura Karpman interviewed for Mix Sound for Film and TV: Composer’s Lounge, initially broadcast on September 25, 2020. Watch the introduction for the virtual conference here.
Will Bates Interviewed for Mix Sound for Film and TV Composer’s Lounge
Will Bates of Fall of Your Sword interviewed for Mix Sound for Film and TV: Composer’s Lounge, initially broadcast on September 25, 2020. Watch the introduction for the virtual conference … Continue reading
A Podcast As A Meaningful Culminating Project
Presentation for Learning Revolution‘s Home Learning Summit on “A Podcast As A Meaningful Culminating Project” with my colleague Marisa Crabtree. Make a copy of the Google Slides presentation here.Register for … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.23: Noel Gallagher
In the 23rd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of knowing and interviewing Noel Gallagher, with and without Oasis, for various publications … Continue reading
Zero 7 Discuss Returning to Form for Their New “Shadows” EP
Zero 7‘s Henry Binns interviewed for their Shadows EP for Flood Magazine: Zero 7 Discuss Returning to Form for Their New “Shadows” EPHenry Binns on long-distance collaboration, adding Lou Stone … Continue reading
Mike Hilleary on His New Music Journalism Book “On the Record”
Mike Hilleary interviewed for his book, On The Record: Music Journalists on Their Lives, Craft, and Careers for Under the Radar: Mike Hilleary on his New Music Journalism Book “On … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.22: Doves
In the 22nd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Doves‘ Jimi Goodwin for their album, The Universal Want, for Spin. … Continue reading
From Rock the Vote to Rave the Vote
Rock the Vote‘s Carolyn DeWitt, HeadCount‘s Sarah Frankel, Kevin Morby, Rave the Vote‘s Carré Orenstein, Soul Clap, The Suffers‘ Kam Franklin and Justin Martin interviewed for FLOOD Magazine Action Issue: … Continue reading
How The Pandemic Is Paying Off For Artists
Report for Festival Advisor on: How the Pandemic is Paying Off For Artists:At Least Some… Join Festival Advisor.
Tensnake’s L.A. Story
Marco Niemerski aka Tensnake interviewed for his album, L.A., for DJ Times Magazine Fall 2020 Issue: Tensnake’s L.A. Story Watch the official video for “Automatic,” Tensnake’s and Fiora’s cover of … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.21: Erasure
In the 21st episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences behind the scenes of interviewing Andy Bell and Vince Clarke of Erasure about their 18th album, The … Continue reading
What Makes A Virtual Event Worth Paying For
Report for Festival Advisor on What Makes A Virtual Event Worth Paying For? Join Festival Advisor.
Doves’ Jimi Goodwin on the Trio’s 10-Year Absence, Comeback Album and Avoidance of Social Justice
Doves‘ Jimi Goodwin interviewed for their album, The Universal Want, for Spin: Doves’ Jimi Goodwin on the Trio’s 10-Year Absence, Comeback Album and Avoidance of Social Justice:“The word ‘canceled’ makes … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.20: Suzi Quatro
In the 20th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences behind the scenes of interviewing Suzi Quatro about her documentary, Suzi Q for Under The Radar. Listen here: … Continue reading
We Are Magic: Xanadu at 40
Xanadu soundtrack reviewed on its 40th anniversary for Rock and Roll Globe: We Are Magic: Xanadu at 40Why the flawless ELO soundtrack deserves to be separated from Olivia Newton-John’s headscratching … Continue reading
Composer Piers Baron: Music Provides the Narrative for Action Sports Films
Piers Baron interviewed for his composing work on action sports films, most recently, Teton Gravity‘s Accomplice, for Mix Magazine September 2020 Issue: Composer Piers BaronMusic Provides the Narrative for Action … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.26: Damian Lazarus
In the 26th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Damian Lazarus for the cover of DJ Times Magazine DJ … Continue reading →