Emily Tan is a freelance writer and photographer based in Jersey City, N.J. She been covering all things women, pop culture, music and tech since 2008. Emily has been published in the Seattle Times, AOL Music, Lemondop, CMJ, Spinner, PopEater. Currently, Emily contributes to a various places in the U.S. and U.K. including The Line of Best Fit, Idolator, Village Voice, Diffuser.fm and TheBoombox.com. contributes to various sites and publications in the U.S. and U.K. including TheBoomBox.com, Diffuser.fm, The Line of Best Fit, The 405 and Village Voice. Emily is usually on the hunt for the perfect cup of coffee, at a gig, or cycling around the city.
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Blur Unveil New Song, ‘There Are Too Many of Us’
Watch a video for another new track from Blur's upcoming reunion album, 'The Magic Whip.'
Sasquatch! Festival Announces 2015 Lineup, Tickets On Sale Feb. 7
Still trying to figure out what to do for Memorial Day Weekend?
Tom Petty Responds to ‘The Sam Smith Thing’
While some copyright and royalty issues seem to drag on forever, the one between Sam Smith and Tom Petty went away without a hitch.
Paramore Unveil Intimate Spring 2015 Dates
Always keeping their fans in mind, Paramore are gearing up for an intimate tour to show just how much they appreciate the support.
Noel Gallagher Says Liam Isn’t Doing Too Well These Days
Noel and Liam Gallagher might not have gotten along in the past, but things are slowly starting to change.
Watch Kongos’ Brand New Music Video for ‘I Want to Know’
Instead of going for an elaborate and dramatic music video for their song, 'I Want to Know,' Kongos went with a straightforward tour documentary.
Florence + the Machine’s Third Album May Be Ready to Drop
Could Florence + the Machine's third studio album be ready for release?
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder Hangs With President Obama In Hawaii
President Barack Obama closed out his family vacation in Hawaii the same way we all [wish we could] do -- hanging out with Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder.
Sam Smith Is Only Artist to Sell One Million Albums In Both the U.S. + U.K. In 2014
Sure, Taylor Swift may have made headlines when she went platinum in her first week with '1989,' but Sam Smith is stealing the spotlight!
The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach Auctions Off Childhood Guitar for Akron Charity
With the success the Black Keys have been gaining throughout the years, the Akron, Ohio rockers have decided to give back to the place where they first met.
Lou Reed, Sex Pistols + More to Be Inducted Into 2015 Grammy Hall of Fame
The Recording Academy has announced the new class of Grammy Hall of Fame inductees for 2015.
Noel Gallagher Says He Has Many ‘Albums Worth’ of Oasis + Solo Music
As Noel Gallagher and his band, the High Flying Birds, gear up for their new LP, he revealed that he has been keeping a "stockpile of songs since 1993."