My 2025 Year in Review: Liza Lentini, Executive Editor, SPIN
SPIN‘s executive editor Liza Lentini on My 2025 Year in Review: Liza Lentini, Executive Editor which includes many of my pieces. Chronologically: Songs That Made Me a Songwriter: Justin Tranter Victoria Canal is … Continue reading
SPIN Artist of the Year: Deftones
Profile of Deftones as SPIN‘s Artist of the Year 2025: Artist of the Year: Deftones With a career spanning 30 years, the alt-metal band has never been more popular Keep up … Continue reading
The Mental Health Manual Every Touring Musician Needs
Award-winning psychotherapist, music industry health consultant and founder of Music Industry Therapist Collective, Tamsin Embleton interviewed about the audiobook for her handbook, Touring and Mental Health: A Music Industry Manual … Continue reading
Roland Gift on ‘She Drives Me Crazy,’ Which is Not a Song He Would Save in a Shipwreck
Fine Young Cannibals‘ Roland Gift interviewed about “She Drives Me Crazy,” his new Christmas song, “Everybody Knows It’s Christmas,” and the commemorative FYC40 compilation for SPIN‘s “The Why & The How” series: … Continue reading
Amy Allen on the Five Songs That Changed Everything
Songwriter Amy Allen profiled for SPIN‘s “The Songs That Made Me a Songwriter” series: Amy Allen on the Five Songs That Changed EverythingFrom the Rolling Stones to Sheryl Crow, the … Continue reading
Ella Eyre Isn’t an International Superstar—And She’s OK With That
Ella Eyre interviewed for her album, everything, in time, for SPIN: Ella Eyre Isn’t an International Superstar—And She’s OK With That After years of label conflicts and a life-changing vocal surgery, … Continue reading
Luke Spiller Brings Us ‘the Christmas Song Nobody Asked for’ (But Needed)
Luke Spiller interviewed for his holiday single, a cover of Slade‘s “Merry Xmas Everybody” for SPIN: Luke Spiller Brings Us ‘the Christmas Song Nobody Asked for’ (But Needed) In a … Continue reading
For Azam Ali, Music Is Where She Goes to Tell the Truth
Azam Ali interviewed for her album, Synesthesia, for SPIN: For Azam Ali, Music Is Where She Goes to Tell the Truth The Iranian singer-musician on her new album ‘Synesthesia,’ finding sanctuary … Continue reading
SPIN’s The 40 Greatest Musicians of the Last 40 Years
For SPIN‘s “The 40 Greatest Musicians of the Last 40 Years” write ups on: Check out the whole list here.
Dizzy Reed’s Tour Entertainment Essentials
Nineteenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Dizzy Reed of Guns N’ Roses: Dizzy Reed’s Tour Entertainment Essentials … Continue reading
The Last Dinner Party’s Second Course
The Last Dinner Party‘s Abigail Morris, Lizzie Mayland, Emily Roberts and Georgia Davies interviewed about their second album, From the Pyre, for SPIN: The Last Dinner Party’s Second Course The BRIT-winning band opens up about … Continue reading
The Charlatans on Grief, Love, and Why They Keep Going
The Charlatans‘ Tim Burgess interviewed for their album, We Are Love, for SPIN: The Charlatans on Grief, Love, and Why They Keep Going After losing two beloved members and weathering 35 … Continue reading
The Good, the Bad, and the Parking Nightmares: New Coachella Book Explores It All
Katie Bain interviewed for her book, Desert Dreams: The Music, Style, and Allure of Coachella for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: The Good, the Bad, and the Parking Nightmares: New Coachella … Continue reading
Of Monsters and Men Share Their Essential Things to Do the Next Time You’re in Reykjavík, Iceland
Eighteenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Of Monsters and Men: Of Monsters and Men Share Their Essential Things to … Continue reading
Richard Ashcroft on Time, Truth, and the Battle for the Human Soul
Richard Ashcroft interviewed ahead of his album, Lovin’ You, for SPIN: Richard Ashcroft on Time, Truth, and the Battle for the Human Soul The Verve’s former frontman on his eclectic new … Continue reading
Good Neighbours Have a ‘Blue Sky Mentality’
Good Neighbours‘ Oli Fox and Scott Verrill interviewed for their debut album, Blue Sky Mentality, for SPIN: Good Neighbours Have a ‘Blue Sky Mentality’ Oli Fox and Scott Verrill on … Continue reading
50 Years of Rocky Horror
The late and legendary photographer Mick Rock‘s partner Pati Rock interviewed about his collectible book, Mick Rock Rocky Horror: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Cult Classic, for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: … Continue reading
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s Polarizing Masterpiece ‘Howl’ Turns 20
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club‘s Robert Levon Been interviewed on the 20th anniversary of their album, Howl, for SPIN: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s Polarizing Masterpiece ‘Howl’ Turns 20 Robert Levon Been reflects … Continue reading
Musical Polyamory: MIRADOR is What Happens When Guitar Gods Collide
MIRADOR‘s Jake Kiszka and Chris Turpin interviewed about their self-titled debut album for SPIN: Musical Polyamory: MIRADOR is What Happens When Guitar Gods Collide Jake Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet … Continue reading
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
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
SPIN’s The Best Albums of 1995
For SPIN “The Best Albums of 1995 (According to Us)You’re sure to be surprised by what we left out” write-up on: Oasis (What’s the Story) Morning Glory
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
30 Years Gone By, and in the Meantime, Spacehog is Back
Spacehog‘s Royston Langdon interviewed about his perennial hit, “In the Meantime,” for SPIN‘s “The Why & the How” series: 30 Years Gone By, and in the Meantime, Spacehog is Back … 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
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
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
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
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
From Notebooks to New Songs: Suzanne Vega’s Creative Compost
Suzanne Vega interviewed for her album, Flying With Angels, for SPIN: From Notebooks to New Songs: Suzanne Vega’s Creative Compost The artist talks about the evergreen, personal, political, and observational songs … Continue reading
40 Years Later, Andy Bell Is Still Lifting People Up
Andy Bell interviewed for his third solo album, , for SPIN: 40 Years Later, Andy Bell Is Still Lifting People Up The Erasure frontman on the making of his solo new … Continue reading
Justin Hawkins on What Makes Him Happy…At Least for Now
Twelfth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring The Darkness frontman and internet star, Justin Hawkins: Justin Hawkins on … Continue reading
The Many Lives of Domino Kirke
Domino Kirke interviewed for her album, The Most Familiar Star, for SPIN: The Many Lives of Domino Kirke On her new album, motherhood, marriage, and embracing the grief of transformation Watch … Continue reading
Sun’s Out, Guns Out: L.A. Guns Still Know How to Rock
L.A. Guns‘ Tracii Guns interviewed for their album, Leopard Skin, for SPIN: Sun’s Out, Guns Out: L.A. Guns Still Know How to Rock Frontman Tracii Guns on the band’s new … Continue reading
