Katherine Yeske Taylor is a longtime New Yorker, but she began her rock critic career in Atlanta in the 1990s, interviewing Georgia musical royalty such as Indigo Girls, R.E.M. and The Black Crowes while she was still a teenager. Since then, she has conducted thousands of interviews with a wide range of artists for dozens of national, regional, and local magazines and newspapers, including Billboard, Spin, American Songwriter, FLOOD, etc. She is the author of two books: She’s a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism_ (published in 2024 via Backbeat Books), and she’s currently helping Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello write his memoir, Rock the Hützpah: Undestructible Ukrainian in the Free World (out in 2025 via Matt Holt Books/BenBella). She also contributed to two prestigious music books, Rolling Stone’s Alt-Rock-A-Rama and The Trouser Press Guide to ’90s Rock. She has written album liner notes and artist bios (PR materials) for several major musical artists.
Retro-modern singer-songwriter Pearl Charles discusses her new album, Desert Queen
Blancmange frontman Neil Arthur discusses the band’s upcoming North American tour
Translator frontman Steve Barton discusses the band’s new live album, Beyond Today: Live at the Farm – San Francisco 1986
Beauty in Chaos leader Michael Ciravolo discusses the latest releases by his acclaimed dark post-punk collective
Former Moody Blues frontman Justin Hayward discusses his new single and North American tour
Benmont Tench (former keyboardist with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers) strikes out on his own with a new solo album, The Melancholy Season
The Waterboys frontman Mike Scott discusses his band’s latest album, Life, Death and Dennis Hopper
Flamin’ Groovies leader Cyril Jordan discusses his legendary band’s career, including their 1960s beginnings, “Shake Some Action,” and much more
Gino Vannelli discusses his ultra-personal new album, The Life I Got (To My Most Beloved)
Datarock frontman Fredrik Saroea discusses his latest solo release, Lucid Dream
Hyde – the alternative/hard rock superstar who’s sold 40 million albums in his native Japan alone – discusses his latest solo album, Hyde [Inside]
Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody discusses the Northern Irish band’s latest album, The Forest Is the Path
KMFDM co-vocalist Lucia Cifarelli discusses her new solo album, No God Here
Night Crickets – a group featuring David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets), Victor DeLorenzo (ex-*Violent Femmes*), and Darwin Meiners – release their second album, How It Ends (?)
Ahead of her one-woman show in New York City on November 8, the self-proclaimed “World’s Most Famous Groupie” talks about her fascinating life.
The Devlins frontman Colin Devlin discusses the beloved Irish band’s return from hiatus and new album, All the Days
Mr. Big vocalist Eric Martin discusses the hard rock band’s “big finish” with two final albums
God Is an Astronaut frontman Torsten Kinsella discusses the renowned instrumental progressive/psychedelic band’s latest album, Embers
Julian Shah-Tayler discusses putting his evocative electro-pop spin on David Bowie’s classic Diamond Dogs album (and other tracks)
lovelytheband vocalist Mitchy Collins discusses the L.A. band’s self-titled fourth album
John Doe of X discusses the legendary band’s final album and tour
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine discusses the band’s current tour, new music that’s in the works, and how he mentors up-&-coming acts
Vertical Horizon mark the 25th anniversary of their mega-hit “Everything You Want” with a new vinyl version and a North American tour
X Ambassadors frontman Sam Nelson Harris discusses the band’s latest album, Townie, and how it reflects his more introspective side
As he prepares to tour with The Alarm and Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel, Belouis Some talks about his career renaissance
Thirty years after it was made, Holly Ramos premieres the video for “Beautiful Wreck” by her former band FUR
Eurythmics mastermind Dave Stewart returns with a new tour featuring that band’s beloved songs, as well as a new rock opera and film
Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen discusses the legendary industrial band’s new album, HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES – and why he’ll soon wind down the group for good
Former Snake River Conspiracy singer Tobey Torres discusses her current band, Mojave Phone Booth
Japanese superstar Yoshiki discusses his October classical world tour, his debut as a film director, the emotional and physical strength he’s shown throughout his life, and his intense desire to help himself – and his beloved fans – with his music
Singer-songwriter Diane Gentile discusses her latest album, The Bad and the Beautiful
“Discovering Japan” and “Local Girls” singer-songwriter Graham Parker discusses his latest studio album, Last Chance to Learn the Twist
Former R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills discusses his current band, the supergroup The Baseball Project
Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament discusses Deaf Charlie, his new band with Fitz and the Tantrums drummer John Wicks
Nothing But Thieves guitarist/lyricist Joe Langridge-Brown discusses the band’s ambitious fourth album, Dead Club City
Sparks vocalist Russell Mael discusses his band’s legendary career, including their latest album, The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte
As she’s honored with a She Rocks “Icon” award, legendary performer Judy Collins discusses her seven-decade career
Ville Valo, former H.I.M. frontman, discusses his newly-released debut solo album, Neon Noir
Bill Berry (ex-*R.E.M.* drummer) and Mike Mantione (Five Eight frontman) discuss their new band, The Bad Ends
Steve Conte discusses his remarkable career as a guitarist for New York Dolls and many others, as well as his thriving solo career
World Party frontman Karl Wallinger discusses reissuing early albums – and previews the band’s upcoming release
Kid Congo Powers (member of The Cramps, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, The Gun Club, etc.) discusses releasing his memoir and two new albums
Former Savage Garden frontman Darren Hayes discusses his latest solo album, Homosexual
Travis frontman Fran Healy discusses touring, new music on the way – and laundry
Robyn Hitchcock discusses his surreal, witty new album, Shufflemania!
Amy Ray (Indigo Girls) discusses her tenth solo album, If It All Goes South
The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess discusses his ambitious latest solo album, Typical Music
Trapper Schoepp discusses his single “I Am a Rider” (and its video co-starring Leroy, the Boston Terrier)
Freedy Johnston discusses Back on the Road to You, his tenth studio album (and his first in seven years)
Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik discusses the band’s 13th album, Chaos in Bloom
ABC frontman Martin Fry discusses COVID’s effects, and what comes next for the band
JB Dunckel – half of the celebrated electronic band Air – discusses his new solo album, Carbon
Slowdive frontman Neil Halstead talks about working on the soundtrack for indie film The Unknown Country
Jackson Phillips, the mastermind behind acclaimed dream pop act Day Wave, discusses the band’s latest single, upcoming album, and his career overall
Christopher Hall of Stabbing Westward discusses Chasing Ghosts, the band’s first album in 21 years, as well as their career overall
Wolf Alice frontwoman Ellie Rowsell discusses the band’s current North American tour, their distinctive sound, and why their fans are so fervent
Quinquis (f/k/a Tiny Feet) discusses Seim, the album inspired by her home on the isolated island of Ushant
In his first interview in more than two years, Peter Hook candidly discusses his career with Joy Division, New Order, and Peter Hook & the Light
As he releases Artifacts, a compilation double album of early releases, Beirut mastermind Zach Condon discusses how he’s always taken an esoteric and world-minded musical path
Eli Young Band bassist Jon Jones discusses the band’s unique, uplifting sound, their latest music – and why everyone should give country music a chance
Jesse Malin and a slew of other stars talk about their upcoming holiday shows in New York and L.A. to benefit musician and DJ Howie Pyro
Enuff Z’Nuff bassist/vocalist Chip Z’Nuff discusses the band’s latest release, Enuff Z’Nuff’s Hardrock Nite, covering songs by *The Beatles and their related projects
Hanson singer/keyboardist Taylor Hanson discusses the band’s seventh studio album, Against the World, and the importance of determination and a positive attitude
Aaron Lee Tasjan discusses his fall solo acoustic tour, his remarkably eclectic and wide-ranging approach to songwriting, and connecting with listeners through positivity
Royston Langdon discusses his new six-song EP, Chains, as well as his career overall
The Verve Pipe frontman *Brian Vander Ark” discusses the band’s new studio album, Threads, and looks back on their hit “The Freshman” and other career highlights
Chris Hess of dream rock band SWIMM discusses making it through pandemic isolation and getting back to shows, their upcoming new album, and the group’s origin story
Singer-songwriter Jude Cole discusses the two albums he’s released this year – his first new releases in more than twenty years – as well as his successful career managing Lifehouse and others
Mike Connell and Doug MacMillan of The Connells discuss their career – and Steadman’s Wake, their first new studio album in 20 years
Celebrated avant-garde musician and composer Yann Tiersen discusses Kerber, his latest (and most daring) studio album
Colin Hay discusses his new covers album, I Just Don’t Know What to Do with Myself, and the vinyl release of his 2001 album Going Somewhere
On The Ghost and the Wall, gold-selling Americana singer-songwriter Joshua Radin explores his fear of intimacy
Longtime New York City alternative rock band Ursa Minor discuss their latest studio album, Sian Ka’an
Linda Perry’s protégé Willa Amai discusses her debut album, I Can Go to Bed Whenever
Spearhead frontman Michael Franti discusses his life in Indonesia during the pandemic, and how he uses his music and shows to help others get through hard times
Lou Barlow talks about his latest solo album, and reflects on playing with Dinosaur Jr. and Sebadoh
Acclaimed electronic artist and DJ Daniel Avery discusses the unique origin story behind his fourth album, Together in Static
Australian indie dream rock artist Tim Ayre creates a sunny musical vibe with his new EP, Modern Life
Musician and filmmaker Brutus VIII (Jackson Katz) discusses his new album, Beyond, and short film, Sylvain’s Hunt
Trapper Schoepp discusses the challenging (and cathartic) process that led to his latest album, May Day
Portugal. The Man bassist Zach Carothers discusses the band’s latest release, Oregon City Sessions, as well as the band’s career overall
Linda Perry reflects on her career as a performer (fronting 4 Non Blondes), hit songwriter, and film composer
Emily Kinney is best known for her role on The Walking Dead – but she’s also a talented singer-songwriter, as she proves on her latest album, The Supporting Character
Legendary producer Daniel Lanois has worked with U2, Peter Gabriel, and Bob Dylan, among many others – but now he’s releasing another album of his own, Heavy Sun
Steven Wilson discusses his new album, The Future Bites, on which he explores dystopian themes of technology-triggered isolation and needless consumerism
Paul Banks (Interpol), Josh Kaufman (Bonny Light Horseman), and Matt Barrick (The Walkmen) talk about the new Covers EP from their group Muzz
Legendary guitarist Mike Campbell discusses his band The Dirty Knobs and his time with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Zero 7 co-frontman Henry Binns discusses the band’s new EP, Shadows, as well as their celebrated career overall
The Cadillac Three frontman Jaren Johnston discusses the band’s new album, Tabasco & Sweet Tea (their second release this year), Southern pride, and making sure they – and their fans – always have a good time
Travis frontman Fran Healy discusses the band’s new album (10 Songs), fatherhood, and how his poverty-stricken childhood has driven him throughout his life
Throwing Muses frontwoman Kristin Hersh discusses the band’s latest album (Sun Racket), her unconventional songwriting style, and her belief in music as prayer.
Erasure singer Andy Bell discusses the band’s new album, The Neon, and looks back on how he and bandmate Vince Clarke first met.
Modern English frontman Robbie Grey discusses “I Melt With You,” and why the New Wave classic as relevant today as ever
Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon of The Bacon Brothers discuss their new album, The Way We Love, why their childhood in Philadelphia stoked their creativity, and how they continue to stay inspired
Josh Radnor (of How I Met Your Mother fame) also has a band, Radnor & Lee, with Australian singer-songwriter Ben Lee, and they’ve just released their second album, Golden State
Suzi Quatro – the first true female rock star – talks about Suzi Q, the documentary about her extraordinary life that premiered on July 1
Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson and his longtime songwriting partner Leslie Mandoki discuss their new single, “We Say Thank You,” that gives thanks to frontline workers during the pandemic
Sparks keyboardist and songwriter Ron Mael discusses the band’s new album – their 24th one! – as well as his unique songwriting sensibilities, and why this band endures
London Plane leader David Mosey explains how his darkwave band is emerging as one of the more esoteric and exciting bands in the New York City music scene.
Donita Sparks of L7 discusses the band’s new single, her livestream show, and why some people are terrified to talk to her.
Heart frontwoman Ann Wilson talks about how the resilience she’s gained during her legendary career is helping her navigate the current COVID-19 crisis.
Love Fame Tragedy, the one-man band from The Wombats frontman Matthew “Murph” Murphy, releases a second EP with notable collaborators Dan Smith (Bastille), Eleanor Fletcher (Crystal Fighters) and Jack River.
Celebrated guitarist James Stevenson talks about his remarkable career playing with The Alarm, Generation X, Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel, Holy Holy, The Cult, Chelsea, and many more.
Michael Giblin talks about fronting The Split Squad, a supergroup featuring Clem Burke (Blondie), Keith Streng (The Fleshtones), Eddie Munoz (The Plimsouls), and Josh Kantor (The Baseball Project).
The Ocean Blue frontman David Schelzel discusses becoming famous as a teenager, then becoming a lawyer, and how he balances his two careers now.
Lisset Diaz of Sweet Lizzy Project talks about moving from her native Havana, Cuba to Nashville, her band’s new album, and being discovered by Raul Malo of The Mavericks.
John Moen and Chris Slusarenko of indie supergroup Eyelids discuss collaborating with Larry Beckett and Peter Buck on their new album.
Robert Vincent discusses why it makes sense to be an Americana artist from Liverpool, his new album, and a how a teacher’s encouragement changed his life.
Eli Musser talks about standing out from the crowd in New York City, working with legendary studio veteran Bryce Goggin, and self-discovery.
Ian McNabb discusses fronting The Icicle Works and his solo career, his upcoming one-off show in Atlanta on January 11, and surviving the music business.
Alexander Hacke (Einstürzende Neubauten) and Danielle de Picciotto (Crime & The City Solution) discuss hackedepicciotto, their experimental duo, and how it fits into their nomadic life.
Beach Fossils frontman Dustin Payseur discusses the importance of writing emotionally vulnerable lyrics, and touring for the pure love of it.
The Innocence Mission members Karen Peris and Don Peris discuss their new album, life in Pennsylvania, and using their music to connect with people.
Pete Yorn talks about how he found inspiration again, fatherhood, and how music saved him from becoming a tax lawyer.
Reignwolf frontman Jordan Cook discusses his band’s unusual history, how he keeps up his energy for their high-powered shows, and why it’s important to go with the flow.
Black Swan Lane frontman Jack Sobel and contributing guitarist *Dave Fielding (of The Chameleons) discuss their entwined musical careers, BSL’s changing lineup, and the band’s new album, Vita Eterna.
Chris Lee explains why he formed The Chris Lee Band instead of doing another Supagroup album this time, and why he won’t let anyone else’s expectations rule him.
Tim Bowness discusses No-Man, his longtime musical partnership with Steven Wilson, as they prepare to release their 7th studio album.
Jack Tatum, mastermind behind dream pop band Wild Nothing, looks back on his evolution from one-man-band to leading one of the most acclaimed groups in the genre.
Juliana Hatfield discusses how making albums devoted to covering Olivia Newton-John and The Police help her revive her creative spark.
Up-and-coming indie pop-punk singer-songwriter Sarah Gargano discusses her EPs, wanderlust, and humanity’s “incessant need to find meaning.”
Elbow frontman Guy Garvey discusses the politics, grief, and inequality that fueled the writing for the band’s new album, Giants of All Sizes.
On his 14th studio album, Joseph Arthur sounds stronger and more “downtown NYC cool” than ever.
Mark Burgess, singer and bassist for The Chameleons and ChameleonsVox, talks about his Fall 2019 American tour with Theatre of Hate and Jay Aston.
Supagroup leader Chris Lee and veteran musicians from Rock City Morgue, Mojo Nixon, and The Neptunes release a strong debut that is politically pointed but still a raucous good time.