SiriusXM’s Artist Channel Programming Is an Exercise in Male Privilege
Op-ed for Variety: SiriusXM’s Artist Channel Programming Is an Exercise in Male Privilege Check out SiriusXM here.
‘Pam and Tommy’s’ Best Music Moments So Far: From Dusty Springfield to Nine Inch Nails
Listicle of the best needle drops on Hulu‘s original series Pam and Tommy for Variety: Pam and Tommy’s Best Music Moments So Far: From Dusty Springfield to Nine Inch Nails … Continue reading
In-Studio With Harry Styles’ Grammy-Nominated Immersive Audio Engineer, Greg Penny
Producer Greg Penny interviewed at his studio in Ojai, California for his Sony 360 Reality Audio Grammy-nominated immersive mix of Harry Styles‘ Fine Line for Variety: In-Studio With Harry Styles’ … Continue reading
From ‘BoJack Horseman’ to ‘WandaVision,’ 10 Standout Theme Songs of the Streaming Era
Listicle of the best theme songs for the streaming age for Variety: From ‘BoJack Horseman’ to ‘WandaVision,’ 10 Standout Theme Songs of the Streaming Era
Variety Hitmakers 2021: Yeti Beats
Yeti Beats interviewed for his production on Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2021
Variety Hitmakers 2021: Serban Ghenea
Serban Ghenea interviewed for his mixing on The Weeknd’s “Save Your Tears” and “Blinding Lights”; Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA; Lil Nas X’s “Montero (Call Me by Your … Continue reading
Variety Hitmakers 2021: Rogét Chahayed
Rogét Chahayed interviewed for his production on Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2021
Producer William Orbit on Coming Back as a Recording Artist: ‘I Have Always Gone Down the Rabbit Hole’
William Orbit interviewed for his Starbeam EP for Variety: Producer William Orbit on Coming Back as a Recording Artist: ‘I Have Always Gone Down the Rabbit Hole’ Listen to the Starbeam EP on … Continue reading
Ross Golan’s ‘And the Writer Is’ Podcast Marks 150th Show With Clear-Eyed View on Songwriters’ Challenges, Diversity
Ross Golan interviewed on the occasion of the 150th episode of his podcast “And the Writer Is…” for Variety Hitmakers Issue December 1, 2021: Ross Golan’s ‘And the Writer Is’ Podcast Marks 150th … Continue reading
Splice Awards for Producers Go to Jenna Andrews, Hit-Boy and Quincy Jones
News items on the second Splice Awards for Variety: Splice Awards for Producers Go to Jenna Andrews, Hit-Boy and Quincy Jones Check out all the winners here.
Hitmaker of the Month: Master Mixer Serban Ghenea Keeps the Weeknd, Doja Cat and Ariana Grande in His Own Mix
Mix engineer Serban Ghenea interviewed as “Hitmaker of the Month” for Variety: Hitmaker of the Month: Master Mixer Serban Ghenea Keeps the Weeknd, Doja Cat and Ariana Grande in His Own Mix … Continue reading
Netflix’s In-House Music Maven Is a Former Pop Star
Colleen Fitzpatrick FKA Vitamin C interviewed about her career trajectory from pop star to senior executive at Netflix for Variety: Netflix’s In-House Music Maven Is a Former Pop Star How Colleen Fitzpatrick parlayed … Continue reading
Nick Rhodes: Facetime
Duran Duran‘s Nick Rhodes interviewed for their new album, Future Past for Variety October 14, 2021 Issue for the “Facetime” page: Slightly longer online version here: Duran Duran at 40: Nick … Continue reading
Power of Women 2021: The L.A.-Based Female Music Executives Making an Impact
Write ups on Biz 3‘s Kathryn Frazier, Universal Music Publishing Group‘s Jody Gerson, Universal Music Group‘s Celine Joshua, LaPolt Law‘s Dina LaPolt and Warner Chappell Music‘s Carianne Marshall for Variety Power of Women 2021 Issue September 29, 2021 as … Continue reading
Stevie Wonder and H.E.R. Bring the House Down at Los Angeles Edition of Global Citizen Fest
Global Citizen Live Los Angeles edition reviewed for Variety: Stevie Wonder and H.E.R. Bring the House Down at Los Angeles Edition of Global Citizen Fest Watch some of the performances … Continue reading
As ‘Drive’ Turns 10, Its Composer and Key Songwriter Recall the Film’s Innovative Soundtrack
Songwriter Johnny Jewel and composer Cliff Martinez interviewed for the 10-year anniversary of the Drive soundtrack for Variety: As ‘Drive’ Turns 10, Its Composer and Key Songwriter Recall the Film’s Innovative Soundtrack Check out the … Continue reading
‘Card Counter’ Composer Robert Levon Been Followed Father’s Footsteps in Working With Paul Schrader
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club‘s Robert Levon Been interviewed about his work on the soundtrack for Paul Schrader‘s film, The Card Counter for Variety: Card Counter’ Composer Robert Levon Been Followed Father’s Footsteps in Working With … Continue reading
Trailers Use Slower and Moodier New Versions of Classic Songs to Lure Viewers
Song Stew Entertainment and Guild of Music Supervisors‘ Jonathan McHugh and Sony Music Publishing‘s Brian Monaco interviewed about the use of slow songs in trailers for Variety: Trailers Use Slower … Continue reading
Columbia Records Ups Kerry Hickey to SVP, Film and Television Licensing
Kerry Hickey interviewed about her work and promotion to Senior Vice President, Film & Television Licensing at Columbia Records, exclusive to Variety: Columbia Records Ups Kerry Hickey to SVP, Film … Continue reading
Dance Music Market Lost Half Its Revenue in 2020, Says Study
News feature on International Music Summit‘s annual business report 2021 for Variety: Dance Music Market Lost Half Its Revenue in 2020, Says Study Download the full report here.
‘Cruel Summer’ Composers Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman on Creating the ’90s-Set Thriller’s ‘Avant-Garde’ Score
Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman interviewed for their scoring work on the Freeform‘s series, Cruel Summer, for Variety: ‘Cruel Summer’ Composers Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman on Creating the ’90s-Set … Continue reading
DJ-Actor Dimitri ‘Vegas’ Thivaios Lands First Lead Role in a Feature Film
Write-up on Dimitri “Vegas” Thivaios first lead role in a feature film for Variety: DJ-Actor Dimitri “Vegas” Thivaios Lands First Lead Role In A Feature Film Watch Dimi get his … Continue reading
Who Can Play Boy George in ‘Karma Chameleon’ Movie? Adam Lambert, Olly Alexander and 3 More Worth Considering
Op-ed on who should play Boy George in his upcoming biopic, Karma Chameleon for Variety: Who Can Play Boy George in ‘Karma Chameleon’ Movie? Adam Lambert, Olly Alexander and 3 … Continue reading
Power of Women: The New York-Based Music Executives Making an Impact
Write-ups on Warner Music Group‘s Oana Ruxandra, RCA Records‘ Sam Selolwane and The Davis Firm‘s Kim Youngberg for Variety Power of Women in Comedy Issue May 5, 2021 as part of … Continue reading
Deadmau5 Launches Dance Music Label Targeting Placements in Film, TV, Advertising
News feature on the launch of deadmau5‘s new label, beathau5, exclusive to Variety: deadmau5 Launches Dance Music Label Targeting Placements in Film, TV, Advertising
10 Music Supervisors To Watch In 2021
Profiled 10 music supervisors to watch for Variety 8 April 2020 Issue: 10 Music Supervisors To Watch In 2021
Dimitri Vegas to Debut Solo Single, ‘Pull Me Closer’
Write-up on Dimiti Vegas‘s debut solo single, “Pull Me Closer,” for Variety: Dimitri Vegas to Debut Solo Single, “Pull Me Closer” Listen to a teaser of the song on his … Continue reading
From Outkast to Dionne Warwick, the Music of ‘Malcolm & Marie’ Spans Genres and Generations
Malcolm & Marie‘s editor, Julio Perez IV, interviewed about the music for the Netflix film for Variety: From Outkast to Dionne Warwick, the Music of Malcolm & Marie Spans Generations … 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
Variety Music for Screens: Music Supervisors Elite Round Table
Music Supervisors Elite Round Table panel moderated for Variety Music for Screens Week 2020 featuring Joel C. High, Jen Malone, Madonna Wade-Reed, Amanda Krieg-Thomas and Robin Urdang. Videos from all … Continue reading
Chainsmokers Draw Heat for Hamptons Drive-In Concert That NY Health Commissioner Calls ‘Public Health Threat’
Contributed to this new story on The Chainsmokers‘ fundraiser this past weekend for Variety: Chainsmokers Draw Heat for Hamptons Drive-In Concert That NY Health Commissioner Calls ‘Public Health Threat’ Following social media … Continue reading
Composer Paul Cantelon Leans on Greek Music Knowledge to Score Olympia Dukakis Doc
Composer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Cantelon interviewed for his work scoring the documentary, Olympia, for Variety: Composer Paul Cantelon Leans on Greek Music Knowledge to Score Olympia Dukakis Doc Listen to, or download … Continue reading
Soundtracking Skater Girls: How HBO’s ‘Betty’ Found Its Beat
Co-writer/director Crystal Moselle and composer Aska Matsumiya interviewed for their work on the HBO series Betty for Variety: Soundtracking Skater Girls: How HBO’s Betty Found Its Beat Listen to the amazing soundtrack for the series on … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 1.13: Moby
In the 13th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experience behind the scenes of interviewing Moby about his album, All Visible Objects, for Variety. Listen here: Or … Continue reading
In the Time of ‘Safer at Home,’ Are Raves an Essential Business? Insomniac Says So
Report for Variety on In the Time of ‘Safer at Home,’ Are Raves an Essential Business? Insomniac Says So The Beverly Hills-based company is hosting DJ livestream sets from its offices. … Continue reading
Electric Daisy Carnival Rescheduled For Fall
News items for Variety: Electric Daisy Carnival Rescheduled for Fall Keep up with all Insomniac events virtually via their Instagram.
Hodor Hits the Road
Kristian Nairn aka “Hodor” of Game of Thrones tour announcement for Variety: Hodor Hits the Road: Game of Thrones Grad and DJ Kristian Nairn Reveals Tour Dates Watch Kristian’s “Rave of … Continue reading
Tribeca-Bound ‘Underplayed’ Puts Spotlight on Gender Inequality in Electronic Music
Stacey Lee interviewed about her documentary feature film, Underplayed, for Variety: Tribeca-Bound ‘Underplayed’ Puts Spotlight on Gender Inequality in Electronic Music Watch Lee’s 2015 documentary short, Live Fast, Draw Yung.
Concert Review: On Holiday From Queen, Adam Lambert Is Still a Killer
Adam Lambert at El Rey Theatre reviewed for Variety: Concert Review: On Holiday From Queen, Adam Lambert Is Still a Killer Watch some videos from the show via YouTube.
Variety Hitmakers: Angie Pagano, GM
Artist Publishing Group‘s Angie Pagano interviewed for the recognition for her GM duties for Ava Max’s “Sweet but Psycho” for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2019:
Variety Hitmakers: Edgar “Edd Grand” Machuca: A&R
Artist Publishing Group and Atlantic Records‘ Edgar “Edd Grand” Muchaca interviewed for the recognition for his A&R work on Halsey’s “Without Me” for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2019:
Variety Hitmakers: Ali Tamposi: Songwriter
Ali Tamposi interviewed for her recognition as songwriter of Shawn Mendes’ and Camila Cabello’s “Señorita” for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2019:
Variety Hitmakers: Madison Love: Songwriter
Madison Love interviewed for her recognition as songwriter of Ava Max’s “Sweet but Psycho” for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2019:
Variety Hitmakers: Cook Classics: Songwriter, Producer
Cook Classics interviewed for his recognition as songwriter and producer of Panic! at the Disco‘s “High Hopes” and Ava Max’s “Sweet but Psycho” for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2019:
Variety Hitmakers: Cirkut: Songwriter, Producer
Cirkut interviewed for his recognition as songwriter and producer of Ava Max’s “Sweet but Psycho” for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2019:
Five Years In, How Hitmakers’ Top Executive Jody Gerson Remade UMPG In Her Image
Universal Music Publishing Group‘s global chairman and CEO, Jody Gerson, interviewed for her recognition as “Executive of the Year” for Variety Hitmakers Issue 2019: Five Years In, How Hitmakers’ Top Executive Jody … Continue reading
10 Hollywood Women of the Moment in 2019: Deborah Dugan
Write-up on the Recording Academy‘s Deborah Dugan for Variety‘s 10 Hollywood Women of the Moment
Jason Bentley on His Past at KCRW and Future With ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Jason Bentley interviewed about his next move upon departing KCRW for Variety: Jason Bentley on His Past at KCRW and Future With Top Gun: Maverick Listen to Jason’s final “Morning Becomes Eclectic” … Continue reading
Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.42: Wendy & Lisa
In the 42nd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences interviewing musicians and composers Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman, forever remembered as Prince‘s right and left … Continue reading →