In the 97th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition), where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 33-year archive, I revisit my second interview with Blur‘s Damon Albarn on March 14, 1999, at the time of the release of their album 13. Subscribe to the Pictures of Lily newsletter here for the print version of this…

In the 96th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition), where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 33-year archive, I revisit my first interview with Moby, which took place on April 21, 1999, at the time of the release of his massive album, Play, before all his astronomical success. I have interviewed Moby many ti…

In the 95th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition) where I share my experience about a specific interview from my almost 33-year archive, I revisit my only interview with Siouxsie Sioux, which took place on September 14, 2007, at the time of the release of her solo album, Mantaray. You can support the Pictures of Lily Podcast thr…

In the 94th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition) where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive, I revisit my only interview with Ian Brown best known as the frontperson for the Stone Roses, which took place on August 17, 1998, at the time of the release of his debut solo album, Unfinished Monkey…

In the 93rd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition) where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive, I revisit my only interview with John Squire best known as the guitar player for the Stone Roses, which took place on May 5, 1997, at the time of the release of his post-Roses group, The Seahorses’ de…

In the 92nd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we are in the second year of the Vintage Edition where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this episode I revisit my only interview with Radiohead‘s Colin Greenwood on April 4, 1995 at the time of the US release of their second album, The Bends. You can su…

In the 91st episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we kick off the second year of the Vintage Edition where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this episode I revisit my interview with Electrafixion that is, Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant better known as the central figures of Echo and the Bunnymen on Aug…

In the 90th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this episode I revisit my interview with Massive Attack‘s 3D, Daddy G and Mushroom on February 9, 1995 at the time of the US release of their album, Protection. Subscribe to the Pictures …

In the 89th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this episode I revisit my interview with Pulp‘s Mark Webber, Jarvis Cocker and Steve Mackey on April 19, 1996 and May 20, 1996, respectively, at the time of the US release of their album,…

In the 88th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this episode I revisit my interview with Suede‘s Brett Anderson on February 20, 1997, ahead of the release of their third album, Coming Up, in the US, for Surface Magazine. Subscribe to t…

In the 87th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this episode I revisit my first interview with Coldplay‘s Chris Martin on June 17, 2001, at the time of their debut album, Parachutes. Subscribe to the Pictures of Lily newsletter here fo…

In the 86th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this episode I revisit my second interview with The Verve‘s Richard Ashcroft on May 20, 1995, at the time of their second album, A Northern Soul. To listen to the original Pictures of Lil…

In the 85th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this episode I revisit my first interview with Beth Gibbons of Portishead on February 22, 1995, at the time of the group touring North American is support of their debut album, Dummy. Sub…

In the 84th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this episode I revisit my first interview with Damon Albarn of Blur on March 18, 1997, at the time of the release of their self-titled album, Blur. Subscribe to the Pictures of Lily newsl…

In the 83rd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this episode I revisit the one and only interview I conducted with Robert Smith of The Cure on September 25, 1997, at the time of the release of their second singles collection, Galore. S…

In the 82nd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this episode I revisit interviews I conducted with Johnny Marr and Bernard Sumner at the time of their third Electronic album, Twisted Tenderness being released in the US. The interviews …

In the 81st episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this episode I revisit a 1997 interview I conducted with Daft Punk. It took place at Shelborne Hotel in South Beach, FL during the Winter Music Conference on March 24, 1997. Subscribe to …

In the 80th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this episode I revisit a 1995 interview I conducted with the Noel Gallagher. It look place at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, CA on December 5, 1995. To read the full interview, su…

image from Urb Magazine January 1995 Issue In the 79th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we introduce a new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. The kickoff episode in this new format features a 1994 interview I conducted with the Chemical Brothers, who, at the time, were called the Dust Brot…

image: The Arts Desk In the 78the episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my brief experiences with Pulp. To subscribe to the free Pictures of Lily newsletter, click here. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/POLP-EP-78-PULP.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on …

In the 77the episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 40 years of experiences with Wham! culminating with my interview with the duo’s Andrew Ridgeley for SPIN. To subscribe to the free Pictures of Lily newsletter, click here. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/POLP_EP_77_ANDREW-RIDGELEY.mp3 Or on yo…

In the 76th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I am joined by Taylor Hanson who reads the “as told to” portion of the most recent article I wrote about him for SPIN Magazine about his activist efforts for the people of Iran, specifically his The Voices Project and the reimagining of the Iranian protest anthem, “Baraye – For Women Life Freedom…

image from Berlinale In the 75th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 20 years of experiences with Angela McCluskey. To subscribe to the free Pictures of Lily newsletter, click here. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/POLP_EP_75_ANGELA_MCCLUSKEY.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on S…

image from RadioX In the 74th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my multiple experiences with The Verve and later, Richard Ashcroft. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/POLP-EP-74-THE-VERVE.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon: The post Pictures of …

Image from The Guardian In the 73rd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my one-time experience with Christine and the Queens when I interviewed him for the cover of FLOOD Magazine. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POLP-EP-73-CHRISTINE-AND-THE-QUEENS.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or …

In the 72nd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my brief but unforgettable experiences with Robert Smith and The Cure. If you’d like to access my 1997 print-only interview with Robert for HITS Magazine, please click here to become a paid subscriber to the Pictures of Lily newsletter. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-co…

In the 71st episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 20 years of friendship with Dan Stein aka DJ Fresh. Here is Fresh’s Facebook post I reference in the episode. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/POLP-EP-71-DJ-FRESH.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Ama…

image from EDM.com In the 70th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my two experiences interviewing Madeon for DJ Mag North America cover stories and one experience with him in the real world. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/POLP-EP-70-MADEON.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouT…

photo @TaylorHanson on Instagram In the 69th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my recent experiences with Taylor Hanson in connection with his activism for the people, particularly the women, of Iran. Here is “Autopanic,” the Spag Ruckus song Regal Standard was featured on that received a lot of love from the dance music press, i…

image: Far Out Magazine In the 68th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my myriad of experiences with Blur, in the first decade of their career. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/POLP_EP_68_BLUR.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon: The post Picture…

In the 67th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my two unusual encounters with Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode, whom I interviewed last year for Variety. Also, here is Laurence’s Regal Standard EP0000001 I talk about in the episode. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/POLP_EP-_67_DAVE-GAHAN.mp3 Or on you…

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 in Iran, particularly in connection with music. Here is all the media I reference in the episode: the Googoosh SPIN article, the list of Iranian protest songs for Variety, the Lo…

In the 65th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my many years of many difference experiences with Beth Orton. Also, here is The Zitts song I talk about in the episode. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/POLP-EP-65-BETH-ORTON.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: O…

In the 64th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 30 years of friendship and unique experiences with the man like Sasha. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/POLP-EP-64-SASHA.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on SoundCloud: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon: The post Pictures of…

In the 63rd episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with the only one of their kind, Massive Attack. Here is the Regal Standard single “Understanding” that I refer to at the end of the episode. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/POLP-EP-63-MASSIVE-ATTACK.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast …

image from Soundgirls.org In the 62nd episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with producer, engineer and musician, Suzy Shinn. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/POLP-EP-62-SUZY-SHINN.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on SoundCloud: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon…

image from Rhys Langston’s Instagram In the 61st episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with Rhys Langston from his being my geometry student to becoming and formidable and prolific rapper. Check out Rhys’ sit Langstonia site where you can support his many artistic endeavors. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp…

In the 60th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my almost 30 years of friendship and experiences with DiY Sound System. Check out Harry Harrison of DiY guesting on the Rave to the Grave podcast and his newly penned book, Dreaming in Yellow: The Story of the DIY Sound System. I have also done a book talk on Dreaming in Yellow, which…

In the 59th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 24 years of friendship with Michelle Gayle. Check out Michelle speaking on some other podcasts, her article for Grazia, her books and The World Reimagined. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/POLP-EP-59-MICHELLE-GAYLE.mp3 Or on your preferred podcas…

image taken from New York Times In the 58th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with IDLES. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/POLP-EP-58-IDLES.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on SoundCloud: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon: The post Pictures of Lily Podcast: …

image taken from Insomniac In the 57th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 24 years of friendship with Optical. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/POLP-EP-57-OPTICAL.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on SoundCloud: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon: The post Pictures of Lily…

image taken from Amazon Media In the 56th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 25 years of experiences, and counting, with the band Suede. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/POLP-EP-56-SUEDE.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon: The post Pictures o…

image taken from Esquire In the 55th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my recent experience interview Justin Bieber‘s DJ Tay James for the cover of DJ Life Magazine.. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/POLP-EP-55-TAY-JAMES.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: O…

In the 54th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, co-producer, director and editor Laurence Schroeder compiles the flubs and frustrations from the episodes in the second half of 2021 for a laugh at host/producer Lily Moayeri‘s expense. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/POLP-EP-54-BLOOPERS-4.mp3 Or on your prefer…

image taken from MNM Presents In the 53rd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 21-and-a-half years of experiences with Reid Speed. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/POLP-EP-53-REID-SPEED.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon: The post Pictures of …

In the 52nd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with Mansun over the last 25 years. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/POLP-EP-52-MANSUN.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon: The post Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.52: Mansun app…

In the 51st episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with Duran Duran, specifically Nick Rhodes and John Taylor. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/POLP-EP-51-DURAN-DURAN.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon: The post Pictures of Lily Podc…

In the 50th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my lifetime of experiences with Boy George. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/POLP-EP-50-BOY-GEORGE.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon: The post Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 2.50: Boy George ap…

In the 49th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my very personal and honest experiences with The Charlatans over the last 30 years. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/POLP-EP-49-THE-CHARLATANS.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon: The post Pictures …

In the 48th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club over the last 10 or so years. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/POLP-EP-48-BMRC.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon: The post Pictures of Lily Podcast:…