Los Angeles Magazine Best of L.A. 2024
For Los Angeles Magazine‘s annual “Best of L.A.” 2024 Issue write-ups on: Wacko/Soap Plant, Amoeba Music, La Gondola Shoe Repair and Keys for Where to Shop Revenge Of, Griffith Observatory, Permanent … Continue reading
Homeless Encampment by Hollywood’s Sunset Sound Recording Studio Cleared
Homeless Encampment by Hollywood’s Sunset Sound Recording Studio Cleared Mayor Karen Bass’s Inside Safe program moved 30 unhoused from the streets to city-leased housing Read my original news story on … Continue reading
Fest Quest: Your Guide to SoCal’s Best Music Events
Round up of Southern California festivals for Los Angeles Magazine’s May 2024 Issue: Fest Quest: Your Guide to SoCal’s Best Music Events From Beach Life this weekend to No Values next … Continue reading
The Art of Busking: Why the Streets of L.A. Are Among the Best Places to Play
Feature on busking in Los Angeles featuring Katie Ferrara, Sunny War and Eric Burton of Black Pumas for Los Angeles Magazine: The Art of Busking: Why the Streets of L.A. Are … Continue reading
Homeless Crisis Threatens Legendary Hollywood Recording Studio Sunset Sound
Report on the homeless crisis in Los Angeles, specifically Hollywood, threatening the historic studio, Sunset Sound, with owner Paul Camarata, artist/producer Shooter Jennings and producer/mixer Tony Hoffer, for Los Angeles … Continue reading
LAUSD Education Foundation Launches $15 Million ‘Last Repair Shop Fund’ Inspired by Oscar-Nominated Doc
News item of Los Angeles Unified School District Education Foundation‘s “Last Repair Shop” Fund for Los Angeles Magazine: LAUSD Education Foundation Launches $15 Million ‘Last Repair Shop Fund’ Inspired by Oscar-Nominated … Continue reading
Love you! Give Yourself the Attention You Deserve this Valentine’s Day
Round-up of ways to practice self-love in Los Angeles for Los Angeles Magazine February 2024 Issue: Love you! Give Yourself the Attention You Deserve this Valentine’s Day There are many options … Continue reading
Kurt Cobain-Inspired ‘Last Days’ Opera Comes to L.A. for One Night Only
Interview with creators Matt Copson and Oliver Leith about their opera, “Last Days” for a preview feature for Los Angeles Magazine: Kurt Cobain-Inspired ‘Last Days’ Opera Comes to L.A. for … Continue reading
Stepping Into the Amorous World of L.A.’s Museum of Love
Feature on the Los Angeles Love Museum and Crimes of Passion including an interview with its founder, Dr. Amy Sweetman, for Los Angeles Magazine February 2024 Issue: Stepping Into the … 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
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
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
Haim, Silversun Pickups Among L.A. Bands to Headline New Venue the Bellwether
Preview of new multi-purpose venue The Bellwether for Los Angeles Magazine: Haim, Silversun Pickups Among L.A. Bands to Headline New Venue the Bellwether Founders Michael Swier and Gregg Perloff officially … Continue reading
That Dirty Feeling While Watching ‘The Idol’
Op-Ed about the HBO series, The Idol, for Los Angeles Magazine: That Dirty Feeling While Watching ‘The Idol’ Job well done, Abel Watch Mikey Gomez’s YouTube videos on The Idol.
‘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
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
The Story of the Go-Go’s Is Finally Being Told in a Way that Does It Justice
The Go-Go’s Kathy Valentine, Jane Wiedlin, Gina Schock, Charlotte Caffey and Belinda Carlisle and director Alison Ellwood interviewed about their Showtime documentary for Los Angeles Magazine: The Story of the Go-Go’s Is Finally Being Told in a … Continue reading
After Bouncing Back from Brain Surgery, TOKiMONSTA Levels Up
TOKiMONSTA interviewed for her album, Oasis Nocturno on her own Young Art Records, for Los Angeles Magazine: After Bouncing Back from Brain Surgery, TOKiMONSTA Levels Up The electronic music producer and L.A. native is … Continue reading
Estevan Oriol and Mister Cartoon, a Pair of L.A. Originals, Tell Their Story
Mister Cartoon and Estevan Oriol interviewed for their Netflix documentary, L.A. Originals for Los Angeles Magazine Estevan Oriol and Mister Cartoon, a Pair of L.A. Originals, Tell Their Story Watch the trailer for the … Continue reading
With Help From Students, Big-Name Muralists Are Transforming a South L.A. High School
Shepard Fairey, Rob Hill, Ni Santas and Warren Brand of Branded Arts interviewed for their work on The Maya Angelou Mural Festival for Los Angeles Magazine: With Help From Students, Big-Name Muralists … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.11: LA Originals
In the 11th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Mister Cartoon and Estevan Oriol about their Netflix documentary, LA … Continue reading →