Here Are Dove Cameron’s Studio Session Essentials
Seventh installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring multi-talented artist, Dove Cameron: Here Are Dove Cameron’s Studio Session Essentials … Continue reading
New INXS Book is a Love Letter to the Fans
INXS‘ Tim Farriss interviewed about the group’s fan-curated book, Calling All Nations: A Fan History of INXS for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: New INXS Book is a Love Letter to the Fans We spoke with … Continue reading
Bush’s Gavin Rossdale Revisits 1995’s Hit Single “Glycerine”
Bush‘s Gavin Rossdale interviewed about the group’s hit, “Glycerine” ahead of the release of its compilation Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994 – 2023 for SPIN‘s “The Why The How” series: Bush’s … Continue reading
In New Graphic Novel, Miles Davis Becomes ‘Music You Can See’
Musician and visual artist Dave Chisholm interviewed for his graphic novel Miles Davis and the Search for the Sound for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: In New Graphic Novel, Miles Davis Becomes … Continue reading
Photographer Piper Ferguson’s ‘Moments’ Define the History of Alt Rock
Photographer Piper Ferguson interviewed about her book, Indie/Seen: The Indie Rock Photography of Piper Ferguson, for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: Photographer Piper Ferguson’s ‘Moments’ Define the History of Alt Rock … Continue reading
In New Book, Johnny Marr Lets His Guitars Tell His Story
Johnny Marr interviewed for his book, Marr’s Guitars, for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: In New Book, Johnny Marr Lets His Guitars Tell His Story ‘Marr’s Guitars’ was released on October 17 … Continue reading
‘I’m a Single-Minded Voyeur’: Grace Potter’s Road Trip Essentials
Sixth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring powerhouse musician, Grace Potter: ‘I’m a Single-Minded Voyeur’: Grace Potter’s Road … Continue reading
The Ultimate History of Island Records Has Finally Arrived (Vol. 1, Anyway…)
Neil Storey interviewed about his multi-volume chronology of Island Records, The Island Book of Records Volume I: 1959-1968 for SPIN‘s “Read Me” series: The Ultimate History of Island Records Has Finally … Continue reading
Glam the Justin Tranter Way
Fifth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring songwriter extraordinaire, Justin Tranter: Glam the Justin Tranter Way Whether it’s attire, accessories, makeup, … Continue reading
Bebel Gilberto Wrestles With Love, Loss & Bossa Nova Legacy On Beautiful New Album
Bebel Gilberto interviewed for her album, João, for SPIN‘s “On the Record” series: Bebel Gilberto Wrestles With Love, Loss & Bossa Nova Legacy On Beautiful New Album On ‘João,’ the four-time … Continue reading
Taylor Hanson on the Iranian Protest Anthem “Baraye” and Telling ‘A Human Story Through Music’
Taylor Hanson interviewed for the release of “Baraye – For Women Life Freedom” for SPIN: Taylor Hanson on the Iranian Protest Anthem “Baraye” and Telling ‘A Human Story Through Music’ Taylor, … Continue reading
Want To Live Like Duran Duran’s John Taylor? Here’s How
Fourth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Duran Duran‘s John Taylor: Want To Live Like Duran Duran’s John Taylor? Here’s … Continue reading
Andrew Ridgeley Tells Us All About the Summer of Wham!
Andrew Ridgeley interviewed for the WHAM! Netflix documentary and the release of the 40th anniversary singles collection, The Singles: Echoes From the Edge of Heaven for SPIN: Andrew Ridgeley Tells Us All … Continue reading
LA Story: A Tribute to the Park Plaza Hotel’s Underground Music Scene
Feature on the Park Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles as the birthplace for music and culture movements in the city for SPIN: LA Story: A Tribute to the Park Plaza … Continue reading
Tom Tom Club’s Chris Frantz On Paris, Pizza & Other Alt Essentials
Third installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club‘s Chris Frantz: Tom Tom Club’s … Continue reading
‘We Did The Booze, The Drugs, The Fun’: Belinda Carlisle Recalls Touring With The Go-Go’s
Belinda Carlisle interviewed ahead of her tour for SPIN‘s “One Crazy Tour” series: ‘We Did The Booze, The Drugs, The Fun’: Belinda Carlisle Recalls Touring With The Go-Go’s Groupies, being … Continue reading
Three Years After Her Stroke, Lucinda Williams Is Back With A Powerful New Album
Lucinda Williams interviewed for her album, Stories From a Rock n Roll Heart for SPIN‘s “On the Record” series: Three Years After Her Stroke, Lucinda Williams Is Back With A … Continue reading
New Syd Barrett Doc Creates A Personal, Technicolor Portrait
Roddy Bogawa, co-director of Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd, interviewed about the documentary for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” seris: New Syd Barrett Doc … Continue reading
Berlin’s Terri Nunn On 1986’S “Take My Breath Away”: ‘Everything Changed When That Song Came Out’
Berlin‘s Terri Nunn interviewed about the group’s stratospheric smash “Take My Breath Away” ahead of their “Letting it Go Show” tour with Culture Club for SPIN‘s “The Why The How” … Continue reading
New Documentary On Peter Case Highlights The Plight Of The Everyman Musician
Peter Case interviewed about the documentary of his life as a musician, Peter Case: A Million Miles Away for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” series: New Documentary On Peter Case Highlights The … Continue reading
World Traveler Belinda Carlisle Picks Her 10 Essential Cities Across The Globe
Second installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring The Go-Go’s Belinda Carlisle: World Traveler Belinda Carlisle Picks … Continue reading
‘Her Life Had So Much Impact’: Donna Summer’s Daughter Brooklyn Sudano On Her Mother’s Life & Legacy
Donna Summer‘s daughter Brooklyn Sudano interviewed about her (co-)directorial debut, the HBO original documentary, Love to Love You, Donna Summer, out on MAX, for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” series: ‘Her Life … Continue reading
‘Liberty Had Turned [Elton] Down After Recording Demos With Him’
Former music executive Andrew Lauder interviewed about his autobiography (co-written with Mick Houghton) , Happy Trails: Andrew Lauder’s Charmed Life and High Times in the Record Business for SPIN‘s “Read … Continue reading
The Essentials: Greta Van Fleet’s Sam Kiszka Talks Trees, Tequila & Tofu
Premiere installment of my new column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, kicking off with Greta Van Fleet‘s Sam Kiszka: The … Continue reading
The Damned’s Captain Sensible On Creating New Music: ‘It’s What We Do’
The Damned‘s Captain Sensible interviewed for their album Darkadelic for SPIN: The Damned’s Captain Sensible On Creating New Music: ‘It’s What We Do’ Captain Sensible talks starting him own political … Continue reading
Susanna Hoffs: ‘Music Is The Beginning, Middle And End Of Every Day For Me’
Susanna Hoffs interviewed for her album of covers, The Deep End, and her debut novel, This Bird Has Flown, for SPIN‘s On the Record series: Susanna Hoffs: ‘Music Is The … Continue reading
Graham Coxon: ‘I Wish Somebody Had Told Me, Had Warned Me, In 1991…’
Graham Coxon interviewed about his memoir, Verse, Chorus, Monster! for SPIN‘s Read Me series: Graham Coxon: ‘I Wish Somebody Had Told Me, Had Warned Me, In 1991…’ The sometime Blur … Continue reading
Ani Di Franco Calls Writing A Children’s Book ‘A Different Bag Of Doughnuts’
Ani Di Franco interviewed for her first children’s picture book, The Knowing, for SPIN‘s Read Me series: Ani Di Franco Calls Writing A Children’s Book ‘A Different Bag Of Doughnuts’
New Book Is The Ultimate Tome On Early Electronic Pop
Author Richard Evans interviewed about his book, Listening to the Music the Machines Make: Inventing Electronic Pop 1978 – 1983 for SPIN: New Book Is The Ultimate Tome On Early … Continue reading
SPIN Managing Editor Liza Lentini on Pretty Good Year: My Top Stories Of 2022
SPIN‘s managing editor Liza Lentini on Pretty Good Year: My Top Stories of 2022 which includes my piece on “Googoosh and the Daughters of the Revolution.” Check out Liza’s whole list: Pretty … Continue reading
Classless Act Is More Than Just Swagger And Snarl
Classless Act‘s Derek Day and Franco Gravante interviewed for the release of the acoustic versions of songs from their debut album, Welcome to the Show, for SPIN: Classless Act Is More … Continue reading
Googoosh And The Daughters Of The Revolution
Personal essay about Iranian singer Googoosh, her lasting legacy and how she represents Iranian women, especially in the wake of Mahsa Amini‘s death and the protests in Iran for SPIN: … Continue reading
Olivia Harrison: “I Wanted People To Know About George”
Olivia Harrison interviewed for her new book of poetry, Came the Lightening: Twenty Poems for George, for SPIN‘s Read Me series: Olivia Harrison: “I Wanted People To Know About George” Olivia … Continue reading
Ann Wilson Is Still The Biggest Badass We Know
Ann Wilson (of Heart) interviewed about her album, Fierce Bliss, for SPIN On The Record series: Ann Wilson Is Still The Biggest Badass We Know We spoke with Ann about her … Continue reading
Elderbrook Sets A Dance Floor-Focused Tone With Innerlight EP
Elderbrook interviewed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado for his EP, Innerlight for SPIN Magazine: Elderbrook Sets A Dance Floor-Focused Tone With Innerlight EP Check out Elderbrook’s music and … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.40: Nancy Wilson
In the 40th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience with my recent interview with Nancy Wilson of Heart and the impact of her band on my … Continue reading
Nancy Wilson Puts Her Heart Into You and Me
Nancy Wilson of Heart interviewed about her solo album, You and Me, for Spin: Nancy Puts Her Heart Into You and MeThe singer/guitarist’s first solo album has tributes to Eddie … 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
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
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
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
Erasure on New LP The Neon, Why They’re Not Planning Virtual Concerts
Erasure‘s Andy Bell and Vince Clarke interviewed for their album, The Neon, for Spin: Erasure on New LP, The Neon, Why They’re Not Planning Virtual ConcertsAndy Bell and Vince Clarke … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.18: The Streets
In the 18th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences behind the scenes of interviewing Mike Skinner aka The Streets, for his mixtape, None Of Us Is Getting … Continue reading
Mike Skinner Resurrects the Streets After Nearly a Decade on the Sidelines
Mike Skinner interviewed for the return of The Streets with the mixtape, None Of Us Are Getting Out Of This Live Alive, for Spin: Mike Skinner Resurrects the Streets After Nearly a Decade … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 3.66: Googoosh
In the 66th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my lifetime of connections with iconic Iranian signer Googoosh and how the effect of the current uprisings … Continue reading →