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David Chiu

@newbeats.bsky.social

Staff writer at PEOPLE; ex-Axios, NBC News, CBS News, ABC News; also freelanced for Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Forbes, Newsweek, Pitchfork and many more.

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Chicago Rolls Out The Hits And More During N.Y.C. Tour Stop The horn-powered rock group played all the hits and more during their sold-out show at the Beacon Theatre.

My recap of Chicago’s recent show www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...

09.08.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yeah Yeah Yeahs Concludes Tour With 3-Night Residency In N.Y.C. The indie rock trio of Karen O, Nick Zinner and Brian Chase made some glorious noise and more in their hometown

My recap of Yeah Yeah Yeahs' last show of their Hidden in Pieces tour www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...

01.08.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Musician Greta Morgan’s Poignant Memoir Details The Loss Of Her Voice In 'The Lost Voice' Greta Morgan looks back at the period when she lost her singing voice after contracting COVID in 2020.

My interview with @gretamorgan.bsky.social about her new book www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #gretamorgan

24.07.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac: 2025’s Notable Reissues So Far A rundown of the noteworthy archival music releases from the first half of this year, including by the Grateful Dead and Sting.

I wrote a recap of music reissues that came out in the first half of this year www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #reissues #brucespringsteen #fleetwoodmac #pinkfloyd

22.07.2025 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Billy Joel Documentary Filmmakers on Exploring the Life and Music of the Piano Man Directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin spoke about their two-part documentary β€˜Billy Joel: And So It Goes,’ which premieres Friday on HBO.

My latest www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #billyjoel

18.07.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Flock Of Seagulls’ Mike Score Talks Playing On β€˜Lost 80s Live!’ RetroTour The New Wave band will be playing the long-running '80s music tour this summer.

My new chat with A Flock of Seagulls' Mike Score: www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #aflockofseagulls #lost80slive

14.07.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Queen at Live Aid 1985! (Live for 24 Hours Only) | Live Aid 40th Anniversary
YouTube video by Queen Official Queen at Live Aid 1985! (Live for 24 Hours Only) | Live Aid 40th Anniversary

Forty years ago today www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgdH... #queen #liveaid40

13.07.2025 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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YouTube video by TOTO - Topic Endless

After some repeated listenings, I have to say Toto's 1984 album Isolation is both pretty darn good and underrated youtu.be/cAzBCmvNy4M?... #toto

12.07.2025 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Prefab Sprout’s Martin McAloon On β€˜Steve McQueen’ Turning 40 And Going Solo The Prefab Sprout bassist is performing the band's music in the U.K. with his voice and guitar.

My new conversation with Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #prefabsprout #martinmcaloon

08.07.2025 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carvin Winans on His New Gospel Album, Family's Legacy and Working with Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston (Exclusive) His first release since his 2019 solo debut 'In the Softest Way,' 'Cool Gospel' is a mixture of old school R&B and modern hip-hop grooves and beats with a strong spiritual and optimistic message. The ...

My PEOPLE interview with gospel legend @carvinwinanssr.bsky.social about his new album people.com/carvin-winan...

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Paul Simon Concludes N.Y.C. Residency For His β€˜A Quiet Celebration’ Tour The legendary singer-songwriter recently performed five nights at the Beacon Theatre.

My recap of Paul Simon’s most recent show www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #paulsimon

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Seeking help for an upcoming story: iimmigration/civil rights groups/attorneys who are representing people -- especially children --- who were seeking medical care in the U.S. but face deportation or have already been deported. Email me at: david.chiu@peoplemag.com Thanks!

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Beatie Wolfe Talks About Working With Brian Eno On Their Two Collaborative Albums The two artists recently unveiled the LPs β€˜Luminal’ and β€˜Lateral.'

My new conversation with Beatie Wolfe on her 2 LPs with Brian Eno www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #beatiewolfe #brianeno

19.06.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Motels’ Martha Davis On Performing Again After Losing Her Voice And The Band’s Upcoming LP The California New Wave band will be playing at the U.K.'s Forever Now festival on June 22.

My new interview with Martha Davis of the Motels www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...

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Ringo Starr Rocks N.Y.C.’s Radio City With A Little Help From His Friends The former Beatle and his All Starr Band made a stop in the Big Apple on June 13

My recap of Ringo Starr's show from last night www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #ringostarr

14.06.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Simple Minds Almost Passed on 'Don't You (Forget About Me),' Thought Iconic Hit Would Be a Mistake (Exclusive) The story behind β€œDon’t You (Forget About Me)” is one of the major highlights of the new documentary 'Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible.'

My new interview with @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social on their latest documentary people.com/simple-minds...

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Metallica at the Tribeca Film Festival red carpet

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Steve Hackett On Genesis’ β€˜The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway’ Ahead Of New 50th Anniversary Box The progressive rock band's classic 1974 double album is seeing a special reissue.

My new interview with @stevehacketthq.bsky.social about Genesis' The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway' www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #stevehackett #genesis

09.06.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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John Densmore Talks 60 Years Of The Doors As Told In β€˜Night Divides The Day’ Book The legendary drummer looks back at the band amid a new book published by Genesis Publications.

My new chat with the Doors' John Densmore www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...

02.06.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wang Chung On β€˜Everybody Have Fun Tonight’ Amid New Compilation Set The British duo of Nick Feldman and Jack Hues recently released their latest retropsective 'Clear Light/Dark Matter.'

My latest conversation with Wang Chung: www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #wangchung

30.05.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you don't already own a copy of THE BIG REWIND or NEGATIVE GIRL (or haven't left a glowing review!) now would be a really, really good time to do so.

I could use the boost, financially and mentally.

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Report: Police killings rose in the five years after George Floyd's murder An analysis shows how little has changed for Black victims of police violence in America.

A new report shows how little has changed for Black victims of police killings five years after George Floyd's murder www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

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Peter Murphy Finds β€˜Clarity in Chaos’ on New Solo Album Silver Shade The British singer, best known for his work in Bauhaus, talks about his first studio LP in 11 years.

A new interview I did with Peter Murphy www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #petermurphy #bauhaus

24.05.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Molly Ringwald Recalls Wild First Reaction to Simple Minds' Iconic The Breakfast Club Hit: 'Like an Obscene Phone Call' Molly Ringwald, star of the 1985 teen-movie classic 'The Breakfast Club', recalls her surprising first impression of the film's hit anthem, "Don't You Forget About Me," in the documentary 'Simple Mind...

This was fun to write up people.com/molly-ringwa...

21.05.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sparks On Their New Album β€˜MAD!’ And 5 Decades Of Brotherly Musical Harmony The duo of Russell and Ron Mael will be releasing their 28th studio album on Friday

My new interview with Russell and Ron Mael of Sparks www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #sparks

21.05.2025 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don Felder’s Decades-Old Demos Inspire His Latest Solo Album β€˜The Vault’ The former Eagles guitarist revisits his unreleased recordings going back to the 1970s.

My new interview with former Eagles guitarist @donfeldermusic.bsky.social: www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #donfelder

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Pearl Charles Channels Her Love For The β€˜70s On New LP β€˜Desert Queen’ The cosmic country singer's new record incorporates such influences as yacht rock and disco.

My new interview with Pear Charles www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...

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