Lily Moayeri

music journalist since 1992 | educator since 2004 | podcaster since 2020 | Iranian American since birth

Moby Takes Us On a Summer Stroll Through His 10 Most Essential Modern Architecture Buildings

Eleventh installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring movie star turned rock star, Kate Hudson: Moby Takes Us On a Summer … Continue reading

July 2, 2024 · Leave a comment

From Dylan to Radiohead, Kate Hudson Lists Her 10 Essential Songs

Tenth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring movie star turned rock star, Kate Hudson: From Dylan to Radiohead, … Continue reading

May 20, 2024 · Leave a comment

K-Pop Superstars IVE Tell Us How They Tour in Style

Ninth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring K-pop superstars, IVE: K-Pop Superstars IVE Tell Us How They Tour … Continue reading

March 26, 2024 · Leave a comment

Here’s How Este Haim and Christopher Stracey Create the Perfect Studio “Vibe”

Eighth installment of my column for SPIN called “The Essentials” where artists provide an annotated non-music list of essential items, featuring the multi-hyphenate Este Haim and multi-talented Christopher Stracey: Here’s How Este … Continue reading

February 15, 2024 · Leave a comment

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

November 14, 2023 · Leave a comment

‘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

October 18, 2023 · Leave a comment

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

September 26, 2023 · Leave a comment

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

August 23, 2023 · Leave a comment

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

July 24, 2023 · Leave a comment

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

June 21, 2023 · Leave a comment

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

May 22, 2023 · Leave a comment

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